books finding profiles taste enjoy reading.
A web-based public library software solution for advice on books to read, by comparing your list of excellent books against similar lists (Profiles). Your list, in turn, becomes part of the knowledge base so Advisor can serve the next user even better. Virtually all the "labour" is provided by users.
Negotiations are progressing with two regional libraries to trial the system. The goal is to increase the value readers get from the books they choose, leading to more rewarding reading, and a cumulative benefit for humanity.
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