I think Goodreads fills some of this gap (which Amazon has bought if I remember correctly). It shows highlights from other people as you read, lets you share sn

I think Goodreads fills some of this gap (which Amazon has bought if I remember correctly). It shows highlights from other people as you read, lets you share snippets and notes to your own Goodreads profile, etc. One thing I personally miss though is the social aspect of connecting over a book in random places. This hasn't happened to me often, but sometimes when I would read physical books on a train or at a cafe someone would approach me to comment on the book. Having your book cover visible, and observing what other people are reading in public, just adds another possibility of connecting with a stranger. Carrying around a Kindle completely removes this part of the experience. I've actually considered making (or finding) a case that lets you switch out custom printed covers, so I can replace them with whatever I'm reading. It's not like I expect a barrage of new friends based on my reading choices, but it would be nice to get that _possibility_ and dimension back into the experience.