http://www.bookjetty.com/people/latestarter/books
Signing up on bookjetty was straight enough. It did take a while to figure out what to do. This site very handy for people who want to buy books. It is very handy that you can see a review of the book by other readers, where you can buy the book and the price.
You can also check out where you can borrow the book from. More time for reading if everything is just a click away.
I did feel that the site was encouraging people to buy books rather than boorrow. Not so good for libraries trying to entice more readers .
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
Litlovers
My first impression of the site was that it had information overload. Once you navigate around, it is interesting and does serve a purpose. The site would be very useful for someone running or starting a book club. The recipe's section felt as if it was an afterthought. I looked two countries, in both instance the comment was why bother making the dish when you can buy the item.
Some reviews gave too away too much I felt.
The general discussion questions is a handy tool. I like talking about a book I have enjoyed but not in a very structured manner suggested.
The book I would select for a discussion in a book club would be 'The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency'. The site gives all background information you could possibly want. e g the background of the author etc.
Some reviews gave too away too much I felt.
The general discussion questions is a handy tool. I like talking about a book I have enjoyed but not in a very structured manner suggested.
The book I would select for a discussion in a book club would be 'The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency'. The site gives all background information you could possibly want. e g the background of the author etc.
@uthors on line
http://www.authoryellowpages.com/
@uthorson the web just proves that there is more getting a book published than just writing it.
It is very good tool for someone writing a first book. Marketing plays a very big part I think.
For readers it is a good way of keeping track of what your favorite author is up to. Most of the authors have their own blogs, newsletters etc.
Just launched is very handy link for all.
Authoryellowpages.com is good if you want to read all the books of any one author. At the moment it is very American. Hopefully, in the near future we will see New Zealand authors on these sites.
@uthorson the web just proves that there is more getting a book published than just writing it.
It is very good tool for someone writing a first book. Marketing plays a very big part I think.
For readers it is a good way of keeping track of what your favorite author is up to. Most of the authors have their own blogs, newsletters etc.
Just launched is very handy link for all.
Authoryellowpages.com is good if you want to read all the books of any one author. At the moment it is very American. Hopefully, in the near future we will see New Zealand authors on these sites.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Heritage week
Signing in was easy enough to do. Very easily could become a hobby. the Myheritage site is very useful for people working on their family tree.
Second time uploading pictures took a while.I was unsuccessful in adding an event under the calender category. On this day in history would be useful if one knew what criteria they use in adding or not mentioning people and events.
Language options are brilliant. Now if only I could read other languages.The one thing I missed was the save button.
Religious holidays does not include Hindu religious dates which was a bit disappointing.
Geni is also easy to use, and more visual. Starting up the family tree was also very straight forward. At the moment I have family trees on both accounts and I cannot decide which is the better one. Both have their points. I can recommend both of them. Once I done a little bit more on each of the sites, I may decide to keep just one of them. And yes I can show customers how to sign up etc. In the end it is matter of personal choice.
Second time uploading pictures took a while.I was unsuccessful in adding an event under the calender category. On this day in history would be useful if one knew what criteria they use in adding or not mentioning people and events.
Language options are brilliant. Now if only I could read other languages.The one thing I missed was the save button.
Religious holidays does not include Hindu religious dates which was a bit disappointing.
Geni is also easy to use, and more visual. Starting up the family tree was also very straight forward. At the moment I have family trees on both accounts and I cannot decide which is the better one. Both have their points. I can recommend both of them. Once I done a little bit more on each of the sites, I may decide to keep just one of them. And yes I can show customers how to sign up etc. In the end it is matter of personal choice.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
bloging again
After a very long gap I am back again. This time I have promised myself there will not be such a long gap.
The first step was the one took the most time. After that it was fun doing it. Why did stay away for so long? Practise makes thing easier. Now I will be comfortable teaching other people. The journey of a thosand steps begins with a single step and I have done that.
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