The site has an attractive interface, just as goodreads does. The LibraryThing has an easier-to-find tour and instructions.

“LibraryThing is a cataloging and social networking site for book lovers.” “LibraryThing connects people based on the books they share.” Many claims.

I’m bemused. Do you find this form of social networking of interest? Do you read the reviews of others? Do you read reviews in the New York Times online? Or does your library offer an online community? Do tell!

Daily email 1,000-word installments arrive at a time a reader determines. And one can read that portion of the novel or non-fiction book or short story on a desktop, laptop, or cell phone. Danziger, a former staffer at Random House, says users have begun embracing new ways of reading.

A reader only needs to pick a book (browse the collection or use the search box), select how often and when you want to receive messages, and provide an email address. Click on the big Subscribe button. DailyLit does the rest. By registering, readers can join in forum discussions by author or subject, post questoins, list books they read, and request books.

And it’s all free. DailyLit works with sponsors and publishers to make books available for free.