What is ChapterRed?
ChapterRed is a digital community for Readers who have Reactions they wish to share. It drives discourse and engagement through user-led content and unlike GoodReads or Reddit, Reactions to specific chapters and events are the primary focus. Through Reactions, ChapterRed creates a visual representation of the reactivity of our favorite books.
Without burring the lead, you can visit ChapterRed, browse, and sign up for an account TODAY!
Why ChapterRed?
I go through boughs of reading and even though I have several WhatsApp chats with friends, and family, I often find myself excited about a book NO ONE wants to read at the same time as me. I will also read things well after the fact they were popular and a particular event may occur where I look to the internet to see what other people think about that specific event. I have found that the internet is not a great place to find reactions to specific happenings in books. ChapterRed is a place where you can share your reactions to specific happenings in books and see what other people think about those happenings.
The Topographical Map of Reactions
An interesting feature of ChapterRed is the Topographical Map of Reactions. This map shows the reactions of users to specific happenings in books. The more reactions there are to a specific happening, the higher the peak on the map. This allows users to see which happenings in books are generating the most reactions and engagement.
The Soft Launch
Due to the latest PHP vulnerabilities; my near-complete work on ChapterRed needed a patch and a change in hosting provider. With the app near completion, I decided to soft launch ChapterRed meaning it is out there and registration is now open. There are still some minor bugs and I really want to publish the road map for the most exciting features I have planned but for now, I am happy users can begin reacting to their favorite books and sharing their thoughts with the community. I am also looking for feedback from users on how to improve and support the community. If you are interested in joining the ChapterRed community, please visit ChapterRed and sign up for an account. I look forward to seeing your reactions and engaging with you in the community!
Final Notes
The first natural step for a ChapterRed user is to look up a book. The books on ChapterRed are all added by users. This means that if a book is not found using our search, you are given the option to search an external catalog and add the book, all through the same flow! So, if you do not see your book, it is only because the community is young. Reveal in the joy of being the first to add the book and share your reactions with the community! I am excited to see what books are added and what reactions are shared.
There is a “book club” feature that is “serviceable” at the moment. It is important to understand ChapterRed is not a place for private book clubs however, we can help you organize your book club. You can invite your friends on ChapterRed to join your book club and you can administer what you are actively reading and manage the progress of your club. Your club can enjoy a private thread for open discussion and a group form for sharing your reactions to the book you are reading. These reactions are shown just for your group on your group page, making it a great way to organize the club conversations on a meetup. These reactions are also shown on the book’s detail page where everyone can see them.
Expect this project to grow and evolve and I will continue to publish updates on the progress of ChapterRed. Especially on this blog, I will be happy to share the technical aspects of the project and the challenges I face as a solo developer. I am excited to see what the community will create and share on ChapterRed and I look forward to engaging with you all in the community!
