Are you interested in diving into the world of literary analytics or recommendation systems? The Goodreads datasets are a treasure trove for academics and researchers alike. In this guide, we will walk you through how to access, download, and utilize these datasets effectively for your projects.

Step 1: Accessing the Datasets

The first thing you need to do is visit the new webpage dedicated to downloading the Goodreads datasets. Please remember that these datasets were collected in late 2017 and are available strictly for academic use.

Step 2: Downloading the Datasets

To download the datasets, you can utilize one of several Python notebooks we’ve prepared. Here’s a brief overview of each:

• download.ipynb: Perfect for those who prefer command-line interactions; this notebook helps you download datasets using bash commands.
• samples.ipynb: This explores how to read .json.gz files line-by-line and displays sample records.
• statistics.ipynb: This notebook computes basic statistics on the datasets (except the largest interaction file).
• distributions.ipynb: If you have a substantial memory (32GB or more), this will help you explore the distribution of interactions.
• reviews.ipynb: This notebook offers statistical analysis of the review datasets.

Step 3: Inspecting the Data

Once you’ve successfully downloaded the datasets, it’s time to dive into the details. Picture this: exploring the datasets is like searching for gems in a sandcastle. You need to sift through granular data (like reviews and ratings) to uncover insightful patterns that can help you recommend the right book to the right reader. Use the provided notebooks to inspect the data and generate statistics that meet your project’s requirements.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you encounter any issues during your access or exploration of the datasets, consider the following troubleshooting ideas:

• Ensure you have the right Python version installed (Python 3.7 is recommended).
• Check your internet connection if downloads are interrupted.
• For those running memory-intensive notebooks, close other applications to free up RAM.

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Citations for Academic Use

If you intend to use this dataset in your academic work, please cite the relevant papers:

• Item Recommendation on Monotonic Behavior Chains, in RecSys18. [bibtex]
• Fine-Grained Spoiler Detection from Large-Scale Review Corpora, in ACL19. [bibtex]

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