I thought I’d write a short blog post today to raise awareness of this Goodreads group so that hopefully the group will have a more active and vibrant voice.
Almost two years ago, I started a GoodReads group for Edelweiss reviewers so that bloggers/reviewers could discuss various topics pertaining to Edelweiss. You can praise or vent your frustrations – either way you will find others who share your opinions.
The only condition for joining is that you must have reviewed at least one title for Edelweiss.
As of September 28, 2017 we are 92 members strong!
Edelweiss users should be aware that Edelweiss+ is now the only interface available as they have retired their old Edelweiss legacy format.
There is a new Edelweiss DRC Request Interface!
The next time you request a Digital Review Copy in Edelweiss, you’ll see a slightly different interface, including a Request Profile and a means to gauge the strength of that profile. This is intended to help you present yourself as thoroughly and professionally as possible to publishers, as well as to help the publishers more easily wade through their many, many requests.
As moderator, I am taking this opportunity to invite Edelweiss users to join our group.
Hope to hear from you!
And… did you know that, like Goodreads, you can also have FRIENDS on Edelweiss? Anyone who wants to find me just go to your profile, then on the left hand side click on ‘Friend Search’ and enter Lynne LeGrow
If you are a book blogger or book reviewer and have never heard of Edelweiss, you can find out some information here:
“Edelweiss” is an online interactive digital frontlist catalog platform. In other words, for reviewers, it is a place where you can obtain digital ARCs of upcoming and current titles.
As of today, there are over 2.200 digital review copies available for request on Edelweiss!
Currently Edelweiss is used by booksellers, librarians, wholesalers, bloggers, reviewers, media folk. It’s free for you to use; publishers pay to post their catalogs. Edelweiss as a book discovery tool. Publishers post their frontlist catalogs here (frontlist is just industry slang for “upcoming). This happens pretty far in advance of when the books actually come out.
I found this great Edelweiss tutorial from Stacked
To sign up /join Edelweiss click here!
Having trouble with Edelweiss? Contact: support@abovethetreeline.com
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While I don’t get approved as often through Edelweiss as through NetGalley, there are several things that I really like about it. Being able to beg for…er, explain why I feel I should get early access to the book. Less pressure because there aren’t badges and ratios (though those can be motivating as well). And access to the catalogs to see what is coming up way in advance by publisher. And from there, being able to mark those you are anticipating. Then being able to sort by month, so when you are looking for things to request (on any platform, even for an advance hold at the library!), you can get yourself a ready made list in no time. I’d love to see more membership in the Edelweiss group. Great post!
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I’m sure I looked at Edelweiss a few years ago and thought it was only open to US members. Because of that I’ve always stayed with Netgalley. Dare I look again…..*oh the temptation*……….!!
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Karen I think that they have broadened their scope. Just last night I asked and their reply was “All are welcome”. I sense some temptation in your future.
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I joined the group! I just recently started using Edelweiss and I am pleased with the titles I was able to get, but I still get confused with the format. I didn’t realize you could have “friends” on EW! I’ll check out the tutorial!
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Welcome to the group Holly!
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Thank you!
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This week I’ve been denied two books so I’m not that happy with Edelweiss lol
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Sorry Annie. Though they don’t give out badges, I still have a suspicion that they use some kind of algorithm to track everyone’s feedback ratio. Hope you can get those two titles elsewhere.
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🙂 Yeah I guess, Ive only requested like 4 books there though
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I have such trouble using Edelweiss. I will sign up.
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Great Martie!
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Is it the same as NetGalley? I’ve heard of Edelweiss through other bloggers, but haven’t joined as I don’t want to ‘tempted’ by a similar site. 😀
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Same in some ways: you get to choose from a vast collection of publisher’s catalogs, you have a profile which should be updated frequently, etc.
Different in that they don’t give out badges, their interface is not as user friendly or as esthetically pleasing, the site takes a bit of practice to navigate. That being said, they seem to be constantly working on improving their site.
Nicki I’m certain that Edelweiss will have many more titles that you’ll find tempting.
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This is just what I need…I need to check out the tutorial! I’ve gone onto Edelweiss and poked around, but found it a bit confusing. Grest post! Maybe someday I can join your Goodreads group 😊
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You are welcome Tina. I hope you have a successful and satisfactory experience with Edelweiss. I’d be only to happy to have you join our little group.
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Is Edelweiss available to UK reviewers?
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I’ve been assured by Edelweiss that ALL reviewers are welcome.
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I didn’t realize you have an Edelweiss group on Goodreads 😊 I love getting books via Edelweiss 😊
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Great Jasmine. I guess my blog post achieved its aim. Welcome to the Edelweiss Reviewers Group on Goodreads!
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Thanks 😊 I have just learned that I can request again after getting a declined. I haven’t tried before but just tried it now 😊
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Let us know on the group how you made out!
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