Blog Update: Changes to Book Rating System and Reading Plan Reset
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12 Jun Written By Dammy Pinheiro
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Summary
The author discusses changing their book rating system (star ratings) on their blog, moving away from the GoodReads 5-star model. They mention their reading plans haven't worked out as intended and they're hoping for a reset. The post also includes general blog housekeeping updates.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledI am changing the way I give my star ratings, or at least how I visualise them.
Another week of my reading plans not quite working out as intended, which is somewhat disappointing but it is what it is.
I am hoping this unexpected break will count as a reset and refresh for a better week next week.
I began reviewing by way of GoodReads - which may or may not be controversial depending on how you feel about GoodReads
I thought I would take the opportunity to update general housekeeping for the blog
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