GoodReads is the largest social network for book lovers. The site is intended to serve as an easy way to review books and get recommendations from friends, based on founder Otis Chandler’s belief that recommendations from friends are more valuable than referrals from algorithms or bestseller lists.
Financials
| Date | Type | Amount | Investors | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/01/07 | Seed | Unknown | Granite Global Ventures, JLA Ventures, Venture Farm, Individual investors, Van de Wijgerd BV, IntoBeta BV | Unknown |
People
Otis Chandler (Founder)
Elizabeth Khuri (Chief Librarian)
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News
Amazon acquires books-recommendations service Goodreads
March 28, 2013 8:31 pm
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