Some websites to check out.

I generally spend a lot of time on book websites and thought I would share some of them here with you.  If there is a cool one I've missed, please comment below.

 The one I spend the most time on is Goodreads.  I think it's probably the best site out there for finding books, tracking your reading, making goals, and writing reviews. They also have a ton of book giveaways every day.  This is the link to my profile. Definitely send me a friend request there if you have an account. https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/23975663-kristi

 Netgalley is a site I joined a year and a half ago and have already received over 100 digital copies of books from them.  You do have to review books to get more approved.  
https://www.netgalley.com/member/profile

 Edelweiss is one I just joined to request arcs from.  I haven't been approved yet and I believe most publishers want you to have an active blog.  
https://www.edelweiss.plus/#dashboard

 Epic Reads always has fun content.  You can join their insiders and take surveys and earn free books.  
https://insiders.epicreads.com/Portal/EPICREADS/members/default.aspx

 YABC has a lot of giveaways and author posts.  They also do a lot of cover reveals.
http://www.yabookscentral.com/community2

 First to Read is great, but they don't have books that are kindle format.  I believe nook is supported though.
http://www.firsttoread.com/

 Underlined is another site that has giveaways and other content.
http://www.getunderlined.com/

I will do another blog post in the future with links to different online book stores that I've purchased from.  I'll also include monthly book clubs I've tried out. 

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