Create new goodreads account
Here's a step-by-step guide to creating a new Goodreads account:
Step 1: Go to Goodreads.com
Open a web browser and navigate to www.goodreads.com.
Step 2: Click on "Sign Up"
In the top right corner of the page, you'll see a "Sign Up" button. Click on it.
Step 3: Choose Your Account Type
You'll be asked to choose whether you want to create a personal account or a library account. For a personal account, select "Personal" and click "Continue".
Step 4: Enter Your Information
Fill out the registration form with the following information:
- First name
- Last name
- Email address
- Password (choose a strong and unique password)
- Birthday (optional)
- Gender (optional)
Step 5: Add Your Profile Information
You can add more information to your profile, such as:
- Location
- Bio (a short description of yourself)
- Profile picture (optional)
- Cover photo (optional)
Step 6: Verify Your Email Address
Goodreads will send a verification email to the email address you provided. Click on the verification link in the email to activate your account.
Step 7: Complete Your Profile
Once your account is verified, you can complete your profile by adding more information, such as:
- Your reading preferences (e.g. genres, authors, etc.)
- Your favorite books and authors
- Your reading challenges (e.g. number of books you want to read in a year)
Step 8: Start Exploring Goodreads!
You're now ready to start exploring Goodreads! You can:
- Browse book recommendations
- Search for books and authors
- Add books to your "to-read" list
- Join groups and discussions
- Follow friends and authors
That's it! You've successfully created a new Goodreads account.