Firstly, I am interested to know your pain points in using GoodReads. What are the features you would add or change? For me it is simply user book reviews and s

Firstly, I am interested to know your pain points in using GoodReads. What are the features you would add or change? For me it is simply user book reviews and summaries. My expectations are limited, so I don't see what you see. I believe that Amazon owns GoodReads. There's a natural conflict of interest, but at the end of the day sales are sales. Last I heard, commissions for Amazon affiliates were not only for the linked item. For example, if you link them to the book, but they go on to buy a toaster oven, you'll receive a commission for the entire purchase. If you think more user engagement is necessary, that's fine. Strategies could be developed to drive more engagement. If the problems you see in the site are shared by others, I think you could have something viable. Please don't let a can't-do attitude stop you from experimenting. Web development is an open landscape for adventurers.