I don't think recommendation algorithms have ever been good. They don't know me and I don't feel anything when a recommendation is made. My friends are the best recommendation algorithm I have. What about you #booksky

Still looking for a few more folks to try out the closed beta of bookpals.app and give feedback. Come and help me shape the experience. If anyone is keen, let me know and I'll set you up with an account.

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GoodReads users, are the public features of the platform (public visibility, ratings etc) important to you or would you still use it if it was a more personal space to share with your friends? What are its essential features that you love? #booksky

I'm excited about the future of online spaces that don't try to maximise engagement. What are some of your favourites so far?

I am curious, how do you currently track your reading? Have read, currently reading and want to read. If you have a sec, let me know. #booksky

I often forget what I have read, even in the same year that I read it. This is one of the reasons I built BookPals.app It feels very convenient to have a dedicated place for this.

I used to keep a text note on my phone with book recommendations from my friends. Each row was [Title - Author (Friend)] I kept thinking this could be better and I would love to see the same text note on my friends phones. That's why I built bookpals.app #booksky

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What do you prefer, an automated book recommendation that hits perfectly or a human one that hits but not dead centre? #booksky

I am building a quiet and non-obtrusive place to share good reads with friends. No AI, no public feed, no distractions, just you and your pals and the books you love. Remember, share, recommend and lend. BookPals.app If you want to try it out message me for an account.

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