> On behalf of the Google Reader Team, I'm happy to announce that we've
> just added some exciting new features to Google Reader that will help
> you better share what you're interested in on the web! Among them are:

> "Share items with a note"

> Ever wish you could explain to your friends why you're sharing a
> particular item? Now you can post a note to accompany any item you
> share! Just click the "Share with note" button, located conveniently
> next to your old friend, the regular "Share" button. :)

> "Share anything with a bookmarklet"

> Ever found something on the web you wished you could share through
> Reader only to find that the site in question doesn't offer a relevant
> RSS feed? Fear not! Click on the "Notes" section in your sidebar.
> Next, drag the "Note in Reader" link to your browser's toolbar. The
> link will magically transform into a bookmarklet. From now on,
> whenever you'd like to share anything you come across on the web,
> whether it has an RSS feed or not, just click the "Note in Reader"
> bookmarklet and a pop-up window will appear with sharing options. Try
> it out!

> "Add a note"

> By clicking on the new "Notes" link in your sidebar, you'll be able to
> write a standalone item either for your own reference or to appear in
> your Shared items!

> There's a few other new improvements, too! Head over to the Official
> Google Reader Blog for more information!

> I'd also like to thank you, the passionate users of Google Reader who
> make up this discussion group, for helping make these features
> possible. You have been diligently suggesting many of these features
> for some time and your keen insight into what makes Reader great and
> what could make it better plays no small role in determining the
> present and future direction of Google Reader.

> Please feel free to post your thoughts, findings, concerns and
> (hopefully) praise regarding these new features to this thread. The
> Reader Team is eager to hear what you think!

> Sincerely,
> Roger