So, I decided to download the tag metadata for all 500+ e-books I have in Calibre. How amusing!
How many books could one possibly have that needs the tag "Balloon ascensions"?
Are "Bakers", "Bakers & Bakeries", and "Bakeries" really all needed on the same book?
On the other hand, I did learn a new word today - I think!
Bildungsromans
Dictionary.com says:
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Bilˇdungsˇroˇman
/ˈbɪldʊŋzroʊˌmɑn; Ger. ˈbildʊŋksrɔˌmɑn/ Show Spelled[bil-doongz-roh-mahn; Ger. beel-doongks-raw-mahn] Show IPA
–noun, plural -mans, German -maˇne /-ˌmɑnə/ show+spelled">Show Spelled[-mah-nuh] Show IPA.
a type of novel concerned with the education, development, and maturing of a young protagonist.
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But its sister site Thesaurus.com says:
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Main Entry: roman a clef
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: novel disguising real people as characters
Synonyms: Bildungsroman, historical fiction, roman-fleuve, saga
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There is also some confusion:
Is Juvenile Fiction - Children's books (under 12), Young Adult books (13-17), or books for anyone who is not an adult (under 18 or under 21)?
And my personal issue: Is there a way to adequately shorten "Fairy Tales; Folk Tales; Legends & Mythology"? I have at least 6 books that ended up being tagged that way; 5 others were tagged "Fairy Tales; Folklore & Mythology".
Add your head-scratchers or tags that made you laugh, groan, run to the dictionary, etc.