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'''Litsy''' is an [[iOS]] and [[Android (operating system)|Android]] social media application and website that is based around reading books. It was launched in April 2016. Some book releasers have used it for their marketing.
==History==
Litsy was founded by Todd Lawton and Jeff LeBlanc who are the founders of the apparel and gift company Out of Print. They thought of the idea for fans of Out of Print to connect with each other.<ref name="Tech"></ref> It was launched in April 2016 and was designed similarly to [[Instagram]] and [[Twitter]], but it is only meant for books. The title information comes from [[Google]] and [[Ingram]]. Lawton stated, "I think we may be the first apparel company that has transitioned into becoming a tech startup".<ref name="Weekly"></ref> It is not considered to be an extension of the earlier company. The book [[Social cataloging application|cataloging social network]] [[LibraryThing]] acquired Litsy in 2018..<ref name="Tech"/> The acquisition allows Litsy to access LibraryThing's book database and for users to sync the services.<ref name="Riot"></ref> It received 20,000 users from spring 2016 to June 10, 2016.<ref name="Tech"/> A version for Android was later released as well as a website.<ref name="Riot"/>
==Features==
Users can make three types of posts which are a quick blurb, a quote, or a review and all posts can have a maximum of 300 characters. Posts can be marked as having spoilers when they are submitted.<ref name="Tech"/> They can also "like" books, upload photos, use emojis, and create virtual stacks of books.<ref name="Weekly"/> Every user has a "Litfluence" score which shows how influential each one of them is on Litsy.<ref name="Tech"/>
Some publishers, bookstores, and authors have used the application for promotion of their books. [[Joe Hill (writer)|Joe Hill]] promoted his novel ''The Fireman'' before it was published which gained user attention.<ref name="Weekly"/> [[Penguin Random House]] and [[Harper Perennial]] use Litsy to promote their books.<ref name="Tech"/>
==Reception==
Neilie Johnson of [[Common Sense Media]] wrote, "This app is an interesting mashup of social media and books, but its glitches and emphasis on status hamper it" and that "it's simpler than [[Goodreads]]".<ref></ref>
==References==
[[Category:Book websites]]
[[Category:Book review websites]]
[[Category:Internet properties established in 2016]]
[[Category:Social cataloging applications]]
==History==
Litsy was founded by Todd Lawton and Jeff LeBlanc who are the founders of the apparel and gift company Out of Print. They thought of the idea for fans of Out of Print to connect with each other.<ref name="Tech"></ref> It was launched in April 2016 and was designed similarly to [[Instagram]] and [[Twitter]], but it is only meant for books. The title information comes from [[Google]] and [[Ingram]]. Lawton stated, "I think we may be the first apparel company that has transitioned into becoming a tech startup".<ref name="Weekly"></ref> It is not considered to be an extension of the earlier company. The book [[Social cataloging application|cataloging social network]] [[LibraryThing]] acquired Litsy in 2018..<ref name="Tech"/> The acquisition allows Litsy to access LibraryThing's book database and for users to sync the services.<ref name="Riot"></ref> It received 20,000 users from spring 2016 to June 10, 2016.<ref name="Tech"/> A version for Android was later released as well as a website.<ref name="Riot"/>
==Features==
Users can make three types of posts which are a quick blurb, a quote, or a review and all posts can have a maximum of 300 characters. Posts can be marked as having spoilers when they are submitted.<ref name="Tech"/> They can also "like" books, upload photos, use emojis, and create virtual stacks of books.<ref name="Weekly"/> Every user has a "Litfluence" score which shows how influential each one of them is on Litsy.<ref name="Tech"/>
Some publishers, bookstores, and authors have used the application for promotion of their books. [[Joe Hill (writer)|Joe Hill]] promoted his novel ''The Fireman'' before it was published which gained user attention.<ref name="Weekly"/> [[Penguin Random House]] and [[Harper Perennial]] use Litsy to promote their books.<ref name="Tech"/>
==Reception==
Neilie Johnson of [[Common Sense Media]] wrote, "This app is an interesting mashup of social media and books, but its glitches and emphasis on status hamper it" and that "it's simpler than [[Goodreads]]".<ref></ref>
==References==
[[Category:Book websites]]
[[Category:Book review websites]]
[[Category:Internet properties established in 2016]]
[[Category:Social cataloging applications]]
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