Book Tracker

Step 2: Search Three Sources

Amazon Search

Search for: [Title] by [Author] Kindle

Extract:

• Amazon product URL (Kindle edition preferred, physical as backup)
• Kindle price (e.g., "$9.99", "Kindle Unlimited", "Free")
• Amazon rating (out of 5 stars, e.g., 4.4)
• Publication year if not already known

Notes:

• Prioritize Kindle/ebook editions per user preference
• If Kindle not available, note physical price
• Look for "Look Inside" feature for ebook confirmation

Goodreads Search

Search for: [Title] [Author] site:goodreads.com

Extract:

• Goodreads book page URL
• Community rating (out of 5 stars, e.g., 4.23)
• Number of ratings (for context on reliability)

Notes:

• Goodreads ratings are often more critical than Amazon
• Useful for seeing similar reader recommendations

Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System (AFPLS)

Search for: [Title] [Author] site:afpls.org or [Title] [Author] Atlanta Fulton Public Library

Extract:

• AFPLS catalog URL
• Availability status:
  • Available: Book is available for checkout
  • Checked Out: All copies currently checked out
  • Not Available: Not in AFPLS collection
  • Not Checked: Unable to verify (set as default if search unclear)

Notes:

• AFPLS has physical books, ebooks (OverDrive/Libby), and audiobooks
• Check for "Available" status in search results
• Ebook availability through Libby is a great free option

Step 3: Create Notion Entry

Use the Notion Books database: 22678cdb-45a3-4758-bc71-a100487944de Data Source ID: b48a7ace-f3b6-4e20-b9a7-99c87fafc462

Required fields:

• Title (from user or search)
• Author (from user or search)
• Status: Default to "Want to Read"

Enriched fields to populate:

• Amazon Link: Full product URL
• Amazon Rating: Number (e.g., 4.4)
• Goodreads Link: Full book page URL
• Goodreads Rating: Number (e.g., 4.23)
• AFPLS Link: Catalog URL
• AFPLS Available: Select appropriate status
• Kindle Price: Text with price
• Year Published: Extract from Amazon/Goodreads if found
• Format: Set "Kindle" if Kindle available, "Library" if AFPLS has it

Optional fields (if user specifies):

• Genre: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Historical, Biography, Memoir, Self-Help
• My Rating: Only if user has read it and rates it
• Notes: Any user comments

Step 4: Confirm with User

After creating the entry, provide a summary:

✅ Added "[Book Title]" by [Author] to your reading list!

📚 Quick Info:
- Kindle: $X.XX (Amazon rating: 4.4⭐)
- Goodreads: 4.2⭐ (from X ratings)
- AFPLS: Available / Checked Out / Not Available
- [Link to Notion entry]

Recommendation: [Kindle if affordable / Library if free / etc.]

Special Cases

Multiple Editions

• Prioritize Kindle/ebook per user preference
• Note if physical copy significantly cheaper
• Mention if available at library

Series Books

• Note series name and book number in Notes field
• Ask if user wants to add entire series

Unavailable Books

• Still create entry with available information
• Note what's missing in Notes field
• Suggest alternative sources

Pre-orders / Upcoming Releases

• Note release date in Notes
• Show pre-order price if available
• Set Status to "Want to Read"

Cost Awareness

Always mention cost considerations:

• Free: Available at AFPLS library
• Kindle Unlimited: Note if included
• Price comparison: "Kindle $9.99 vs. Free at library"
• Sales: Note if book is on sale

Rules

Always:

• Search all three sources (Amazon, Goodreads, AFPLS)
• Populate as many fields as possible
• Provide cost-aware recommendations
• Include direct Notion link in confirmation

Never:

• Assume book details without searching
• Skip any of the three sources
• Create entry without enrichment data
• Forget to check library availability