Shelfari Acquired By Amazon.com

Based in Seattle, Shelfari introduces readers to global community of book lovers and encourages them to share their literary inclinations and passions with peers, friends, and total strangers (for now).
Shelfari was the first social media site focused on books, and will continue to innovate as it brings together the world’s readers. Their mission is to enhance the experience of reading by connecting readers in meaningful conversations about the published word.

Josh Hug, CEO & Co-Founder of Shelfari quoted on their blog on August 25th:

It’s an exciting day here at Shelfari. The rain has stopped, the birds are chirping and the biggest news of all – we are being acquired by Amazon.com.

You can check my profile http://www.shelfari.com/krikor