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The Gamification of Reading Is Changing How We Approach Books

The Gamification of Reading Is Changing How We Approach Books.
Since its inception in 2007, Goodreads has been a place where people can come together and rate their favorite books, find new authors, and more. This writer juggles the greater implications of the site with our current reading culture.

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