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Life & fun · July 24, 2012

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A RottenTomatoes for Books

A RottenTomatoes for Books launched on July 24, 2012 with 146 votes, #14 of 375 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches.

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iDreamBooks is a book discovery and rating platform launched in 2012. It allows readers to find and review books, similar to how Rotten Tomatoes functions for movies. The service is designed for book enthusiasts looking to discover new titles, read reviews, and see ratings from other readers. It aggregates opinions to help users make informed decisions about which books to read next.

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