New book starts after ToC?

MrGammaRay · 09-20-2010, 06:01 PM

Hi all,

Why is it that when I load a book into my Kobo (I generally use Calibre) and begin to read it for the first time it starts on page 2 or 3? Why doesn't the book start at the cover? Is this intentional, or am I missing something?

As an aside, I am enjoying the ereading experience more than I thought I would. Very comfortable to hold and read. Particularly when you are lazing around the couch, or otherwise on your side. Easier than trying to hold open a book.

Thanks,
-steve-

digital_steve · 09-20-2010, 06:28 PM

I can't say why, but some of my books do that too... especially ones i've converted in calibre.

Stinger · 09-24-2010, 05:42 PM

I'm pretty sure this is a TOC issue; AFAIK the Kobo will jump to the first table of contents entry when you open a book for the first time. If your book does not have a TOC, it'll just go from the very beginning (aka, the cover image).

MrGammaRay · 09-30-2010, 07:01 PM

Thanks for the info Stinger. Kinda makes sense. Too bad though, I kinda like seeing the cover, publishing info and stuff when I start a book. Guess I'll just have to scroll back to the cover.

Aside: My Kobo seems to choose random books from the I'm Reading section to designate as my Currently Reading book. But not the one I'm actually reading. Anyone else experience this?
-steve-

Samantha45 · 09-30-2010, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrGammaRay

Aside: My Kobo seems to choose random books from the I'm Reading section to designate as my Currently Reading book. But not the one I'm actually reading. Anyone else experience this?
-steve-

Yes. It's happened to me.

09-20-2010, 06:01 PM	#1
MrGammaRay Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2010 Device: Kobo Ereader	New book starts after ToC? Hi all, Why is it that when I load a book into my Kobo (I generally use Calibre) and begin to read it for the first time it starts on page 2 or 3? Why doesn't the book start at the cover? Is this intentional, or am I missing something? As an aside, I am enjoying the ereading experience more than I thought I would. Very comfortable to hold and read. Particularly when you are lazing around the couch, or otherwise on your side. Easier than trying to hold open a book. Thanks, -steve-

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09-20-2010, 06:28 PM	#2
digital_steve Muppet Posts: 240 Karma: 442 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tasmania Device: Kobo Aura HD, Sony PRS-650	I can't say why, but some of my books do that too... especially ones i've converted in calibre.

09-24-2010, 05:42 PM	#3
Stinger Asha'man Posts: 335 Karma: 844 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Device: Kobo	I'm pretty sure this is a TOC issue; AFAIK the Kobo will jump to the first table of contents entry when you open a book for the first time. If your book does not have a TOC, it'll just go from the very beginning (aka, the cover image).

09-30-2010, 07:01 PM	#4
MrGammaRay Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2010 Device: Kobo Ereader	Thanks for the info Stinger. Kinda makes sense. Too bad though, I kinda like seeing the cover, publishing info and stuff when I start a book. Guess I'll just have to scroll back to the cover. Aside: My Kobo seems to choose random books from the I'm Reading section to designate as my Currently Reading book. But not the one I'm actually reading. Anyone else experience this? -steve-

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