I’ve updated the home page with some interesting facts about the loggers here on MyBookLog and the books they read. Who owns the most books? What book has the most 3 star ratings? Those questions are now answered on the home page. Check it out and see if your picture is featured!

You haven’t uploaded a picture to your profile yet? Why not? Log in and click on the Settings link in the upper right corner of the screen and upload one today!

MyBookLog gives you a simple way to pay homage to the books you’ve read. It’s called a book log. Consider it a digital monument to the knowledge and stories that fill your mind.

I began my personal book log in the 8th grade on a Brother word processor. Not because it was an assignment, but because I was inspired. And in January of every year thereafter, I would print the pages, hole-punch them, and store them in a skinny half inch binder with flexible plastic covers. I still use the same binder to this day.

Believe it or not, I’ve recorded every single book I’ve read since I started my project. And I’m so glad I did. As I skim the pages of my personal book log, I’m reminded of what trustworthy companions my books have been to me.

Now YOU have the opportunity to start your own book log. It will be simple because I planned it that way. You’ll be able to:

• Easily record the details of every book you ever read through a simple online interface.

• Share the books you read with others by inviting friends and family to your book log. (You’ll get to select a unique name for your book log when you register.)

• Print out a permanent record of your book log to save in a binder or folder.

If you’re an adult, this a great way to “keep score” of the books you read. Whether you are 20 or 30 or 50 years old, it doesn’t matter. Starting your book log today can be one of the best decisions you ever make.

And if you are a child or teenager, you’re in an excellent position to make your life’s book log as complete as possible. Start yours today and you will thank yourself when you’re older. Trust me — I’m a testament to that!

As the saying goes, the best things in life are free. Just like this web site is. You’ll be able to create your own account and start your book log today without paying a dime. So go ahead. Register today to get started. I look forward to hearing about all the books you’ve read.

-Ryan M. Healy

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I’ve just updated MyBookLog.com to do two new things: First, if you’ve got a book with a valid ISBN but it’s not listed in Amazon you can now add it yourself manually. Second, if you notice missing or bad data on any book you can edit the book information. And Third….THREE!…Three new things!…you can upload your own cover images. So if the copy you have has a different image than the default image, or there is no default image, you can upload yours.

I know you didn’t expect this since a lot of other sites don’t have these particular features. But you are a book lover and we trust you with the data about your books.

In the not too distant future, maybe next Sunday A.D.?, I’ll try to add a way for you to add books that don’t have an ISBN.