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Book Popularity & Engagement on Reddit
Social Media and Networking
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About
This dataset provides a detailed exploration into the conversations and activities occurring within the Books Subreddit on Reddit. It encompasses key information such as book titles, their associated scores, post URLs, the number of comments each post received, creation dates, and timestamps. This resource allows researchers to gain valuable insights into how books are perceived and discussed by a diverse range of individuals, from professional reviewers to casual readers. It facilitates the understanding of popular topics within the community, helps uncover trends in user engagement over time, and reveals the types of suggestions users make regarding their favourite books. Ultimately, this information can be highly beneficial for publishers aiming to identify their next bestseller.
Columns
- title: The title of the book being discussed (String).
- score: The score of the post, which is determined by the number of upvotes and downvotes (Integer).
- url: The URL of the post (String).
- comms_num: The number of comments on the post (Integer).
- created: The date the post was created (Date).
- body: The body of the post (String).
- timestamp: The timestamp of the post (Timestamp).
- id: A unique identifier for the post.
Distribution
The data files are typically provided in CSV format. While specific total numbers for rows or records are not detailed, insights into data ranges are available. Post scores range from approximately -7.00 to 35,240.00, and comment counts vary from 0.00 to 7,359.00. The creation dates for the posts span from 15th November 2022 to 17th December 2022, with corresponding timestamp values in the range of approximately 1.67 billion (Unix timestamp format).
Usage
This dataset is ideal for various applications:
- Measure book popularity by analysing the 'score' column, where higher scores indicate greater views or votes.
- Gauge user engagement using 'comms_num', which shows the number of comments a post has received.
- Gain insights into different perspectives on books by examining the 'url' to understand their originating subreddits.
- Track events and changes over time related to popular books on Reddit, identifying seasonal trends, by utilising 'created' or 'timestamp' columns.
- Identify potential cross-promotion opportunities by focusing on posts with high scores and widespread engagement.
- Measure the impact of books on Reddit through the analysis of comments, scores, and creation dates.
- Analyse trends in book genres by tracking changes in topics over time to identify what is gaining or losing interest.
- Determine user preferences by reviewing comments to understand what readers appreciate or dislike about specific titles, authors, genres, or topics. This can inform targeted marketing campaigns or refine an author's writing approach.
- Inform publishers' strategies by identifying what might become a bestseller.
Coverage
- Geographic: The dataset offers global coverage, reflecting the worldwide reach of Reddit users.
- Time Range: The data specifically covers posts made between 15th November 2022 and 17th December 2022.
- Demographic Scope: It captures discussions and perceptions from a broad demographic of Reddit users, described as "people from all walks of life".
License
CC0
Who Can Use It
This dataset is suited for a variety of users, including:
- Researchers looking to study online discussions, community behaviour, and trends in literature.
- Publishers seeking to understand reader preferences, identify emerging book trends, and strategise for future bestsellers and promotions.
- Marketers aiming to develop more effective and targeted campaigns for books and literary content.
- Authors interested in gaining direct feedback on reader sentiment and preferences to inform their creative process.
- Data Analysts and Social Media Strategists keen on exploring user engagement and popularity dynamics within online communities.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Reddit Books Subreddit Insights
- Book Popularity & Engagement on Reddit
- Social Media Book Discussion Data
- Reddit Literature Trends
- Books Subreddit Activity Analysis
Attributes
Original Data Source: Uncovering Popularity and Sentiment around Books
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