Amazon's Goodreads builds community but breeds division. Rival StoryGraph is playing it safe—and gaining ground
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Amazon's Goodreads, a pioneer in book-centered social media, faces competition from StoryGraph. While Goodreads has built a large community, it also faces criticism for fostering division. StoryGraph is gaining traction by taking a more cautious approach.

February 27, 2025 | 4:45 pm
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Amazon's Goodreads, a major player in book-centered social media, is facing competition from StoryGraph. While Goodreads has a large user base, it is criticized for fostering division, which may impact Amazon's stock as StoryGraph gains traction.
Goodreads, owned by Amazon, is a significant part of Amazon's digital ecosystem. The rise of StoryGraph as a competitor could impact Goodreads' user engagement and growth, potentially affecting Amazon's stock price negatively in the short term.
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