Your Books Are In Danger Of Being Removed From Goodreads. Rescue Them Before It’s Too Late!
Posted by Jessica on January 23, 2012
So glad I stumbled across this.
Goodreads have announced they’re no longer going to import book data from Amazon. They say they’re doing this to make sure they have the most accurate data possible, although I’m not sure why the details on Amazon wouldn’t be accurate. It is the largest online store for books, after all.
Currently, Since Amazon is the default method of adding books to Goodreads, this policy change represents a potential nightmare for readers, authors and publishers. If your book(s) were placed on Goodreads by either you or your publisher importing the data from the Amazon listings, the book(s) might be removed if Goodreads doesn’t find another valid online source of data.
To check your book’s status, look at its Goodreads listing. If you see a message at the top of the screen that says the book is in danger of being removed, you have until January 30th to rescue it. Click on the button available next to the message and enter the book’s data and cover art either from a valid (non-seller) URL or by checking a box that states you have a copy of the book yourself.
It’s fairly simple to do, and fortunately for me, only one of my two published novels was in need of rescuing so it was sorted in a couple of minutes. If you have numerous books listed on Goodreads though, I have a horrible feeling it will be a time consuming process and you have my utmost sympathy.
I’m just so thankful I found out about this before it was too late!
Scott Bury said,
Thanks for warning us of this, Jessica! I’ll look at my books.
Jessica said,
You’re welcome, Scott. Didn’t want any of my fellow authors getting caught out!
Jack said,
I find it interesting Goodreads should choose to do such a thing since, as you mentioned, Amazon is after all the biggest bookstore online. So, to me, there must be some politics going on in the background. I think though that eventually Goodreads will backtrack and reinstate the Amazon data import if publishers decide to ban Goodreads as a preferred online review site.
Jessica said,
You may well be right, Jack. I certainly can’t think of any logical reason why Goodreads should be doing this, especially as it’s going to prove so much of a headache for publishers. Thanks so much for stopping by!
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