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Far_Pen_6884 · 08-02-2025, 01:22 PM

Hi everyone,

I’ve been considering different ways to keep track of my reading status in my calibre library and would love to hear what others prefer.

I’ve seen a few common approaches:

A simple Yes/No column (Have I read it or not?)
A #last_read_date column for tracking when the book was last finished
A tag-like system where you aggregate multiple read dates, especially useful if you reread books often
A column with fixed values like "To Be Read (TBR)," "Currently Reading (CR)," "Want To Read (WTR)," "Read," and "Did Not Finish (DNF)"

Personally, I’m thinking I might use a Yes/No column just to quickly mark whether I’ve read a book. Then, I’d complement that with an automated action chain that populates a #last_read_date column as well as a #read_dates tag-like aggregate of dates.

But I’m curious about what others use for their reading status. Do you prefer simple columns, tag/date aggregates, or fixed status labels? And have you found any particular method that works well for managing multiple rereads or tracking progress over time?

There is a similar thread here.

08-02-2025, 01:22 PM	#1
Far_Pen_6884 Enthusiast Posts: 27 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2025 Device: paperwhite	How do you track reading status? Hi everyone, I’ve been considering different ways to keep track of my reading status in my calibre library and would love to hear what others prefer. I’ve seen a few common approaches: A simple Yes/No column (Have I read it or not?) A #last_read_date column for tracking when the book was last finished A tag-like system where you aggregate multiple read dates, especially useful if you reread books often A column with fixed values like "To Be Read (TBR)," "Currently Reading (CR)," "Want To Read (WTR)," "Read," and "Did Not Finish (DNF)" Personally, I’m thinking I might use a Yes/No column just to quickly mark whether I’ve read a book. Then, I’d complement that with an automated action chain that populates a #last_read_date column as well as a #read_dates tag-like aggregate of dates. But I’m curious about what others use for their reading status. Do you prefer simple columns, tag/date aggregates, or fixed status labels? And have you found any particular method that works well for managing multiple rereads or tracking progress over time? There is a similar thread here.