Goodreads Evolution: Amazon's Game-Changing Integration

22 Aug 2025 • 38 min • EN
38 min
00:00
38:53
No file found

Amazon has finally unleashed the full potential of its Goodreads acquisition, and savvy authors should be paying close attention. After years of minimal integration, Amazon has introduced a game-changing feature that transforms the Goodreads "Want-to-Read" shelf from a simple bookmarking tool into a powerful sales catalyst. When readers browse Amazon, they"ll now receive reminders about books they"ve added to their Goodreads Want-to-Read shelves—creating the perfect impulse buy opportunity exactly when they"re already in shopping mode. For authors, this single change dramatically increases the value of Goodreads engagement, especially giveaways. With successful Goodreads giveaways averaging between 2,000-4,000 entries (each adding your book to a different Want-to-Read shelf), the $119 investment suddenly offers exponentially more marketing reach. Ready to leverage this new connection? Tune into this informative show as Amy and Penny unpack this new feature! Don"t miss this opportunity to transform casual interest into actual sales through Amazon"s newest author-friendly feature. Send us your feedback! Buy Penny"s book The Amazon Author Formula Please leave a review! Locate Ratings & Reviews: Scroll down on our podcast page until you find the "Ratings & Reviews" section. Rate the Podcast: Click on the stars to give the podcast a rating. Write Your Review: Under the star rating there will be the most recent review and just below that click "Write a Review" and compose your review in the text box that appears. Save: Once you"ve written your review, click "Save" to submit it. Be sure you"re following or subscribed to the show first. Can"t leave one on your preferred podcast platform? Email us your review and we"ll put it on our website: info@amarketingexpert.com. Check out our full-service publishing consulting here: https://amarketingexpert.com/publishing-consulting/

From "Book Marketing Tips and Author Success Podcast"

Listen on your iPhone

Download our iOS app and listen to interviews anywhere. Enjoy all of the listener functions in one slick package. Why not give it a try?

App Store Logo
application screenshot

Popular categories