Goodreads

Goodreads is a great venue for readers and writers.  For readers, they can share what books they've read and Goodreads will come up with recommendations on what to read.  For writers, there are tons of groups that they can join and get insights from.  

Just this morning, I thought of being active in one of the groups that I signed up with.  It's about a fantasy and sci-fi book reading club.  The members are all keen on knowing what to read next, so that discussions could follow.  But what I like about the group is that it does not tolerate sharing of posts that are directed to pirated copies of books.  To writers like me, this is of great value, and kudos to the moderator/ creator of the group.

Reading is a great way to pass the time, and aside from that, it is the medium that allows people to go to places without having to spend for a lot.  And to go to places that only exist in their minds.  Reading alone is enjoyable already to begin with, but to find other people who share the same interests, to be able to talk about the favorite scenes, and the great quotable lines, and how relatable a particular scene is--these are the additional value that Goodreads bring to voracious readers.