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Four book logging apps to keep you reading

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A lot of us are feeling tense these days, to say the least. So when you’re being bombarded by disturbing news flashes or angry videos online, it might be a good idea to turn to an old-fashioned method of escape — like a book.

If you’re a dedicated reader, though, it may not be enough to simply read. You might want to track each book you’ve read and make notes of what you thought of it or what it said to you. You might want to recommend it to others (or warn them against it). You might like a way to find other interesting volumes to read. And if your life is crowded with other activities, you might want to set reminders to take time to read. Book logging apps can help.

For a long time, the most popular app for readers has been Goodreads. On this well-known site, people log their reading habits, give their opinions on what they’ve read, and hold discussions on their favorite genres. But while Goodreads is still a powerhouse, there are alternatives. Here are four apps that can help you track the books that you’ve read and find new ones. While the first two, Goodreads and The StoryGraph, emphasize reviews and community, Bookly and Bookmory concentrate more on helping you …

Read the full story at The Verge.