PaperWhite possibility?

imaginedtruths · 05-19-2015, 04:34 PM

I was recently given a PaperWhite 2 for reading ebooks. I had been using a iPad for the longest time. I almost want to kick myself for not trying out using a Kindle. I will start by saying that e-ink is far superior to LCD, (with the exception of the "fading" ghosting image from changing pages that doesn't exist as a iPad problem). That out of the way, I have a question about properly organizing my books on my PaperWhite. All of my existing ebooks are in Epub format. From what I understand, Calibre can easily address this issue. However, with the current firmware on the PaperWhite I do notice a problem on organizing my books. On my iPad, I already have my ebooks properly tagged with correct series order, title(s), author(s), etc. However, I have a large library of books. I did read up a little on Kindle "collections" but that doesn't seem to quite address what I am wanting to do. I want Book #1, Book #2, Book #3, then have a combined series using EpubMerge, then Book #5, etc. Is it possible to take my collected epub series and use EpubMerge, maintaining TOC, and then convert to Mobi/AZW3? Will that work or will the Kindle freak out and have issues reading those combined books? If it could work, what is the best recommended settings for combining my Epubs with EpubMerge, then the best settings for converting the combined Epub file to Mobi or AZW3? Likewise, should I use default settings? or Should I try to mess with using Heuristic Processing as well? I appreciate any suggestions and ideas for what I am wanting to do.

cvkemp · 05-19-2015, 04:42 PM

I will be following this too, I would like to know myself

eschwartz · 05-19-2015, 09:21 PM

Just use EPUBMerge and then convert with the default settings, it should work fine.

Personally, I prefer separating my omnibuses... but that is why there is also an EPUBSplit plugin, so everyone is happy.

I use collections to groups series' together.

HarryT · 05-20-2015, 03:56 AM

Moved to the Calibre forum, given that this is a Calibre question, not a Kindle one.

HarryT · 05-20-2015, 03:59 AM

Have you considered using a Plugboard to number your series instead? Personally I find that works well.

The problem with having an omnibus per series is that you'll end up with a small number of huge books on the Kindle. The Kindle won't mind this, but it will quickly fill up the storage space, and you won't be able to delete any book until you've read the entire series, which doesn't seem like a very good way to manage your reading.

pdurrant · 05-20-2015, 04:05 AM

I suspect you're not yet using calibre to organise your ebook library. Doing that should be your first step.

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05-19-2015, 04:34 PM	#1
imaginedtruths Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Mulberry, Indiana Device: iPad 4th Generation	PaperWhite possibility? I was recently given a PaperWhite 2 for reading ebooks. I had been using a iPad for the longest time. I almost want to kick myself for not trying out using a Kindle. I will start by saying that e-ink is far superior to LCD, (with the exception of the "fading" ghosting image from changing pages that doesn't exist as a iPad problem). That out of the way, I have a question about properly organizing my books on my PaperWhite. All of my existing ebooks are in Epub format. From what I understand, Calibre can easily address this issue. However, with the current firmware on the PaperWhite I do notice a problem on organizing my books. On my iPad, I already have my ebooks properly tagged with correct series order, title(s), author(s), etc. However, I have a large library of books. I did read up a little on Kindle "collections" but that doesn't seem to quite address what I am wanting to do. I want Book #1, Book #2, Book #3, then have a combined series using EpubMerge, then Book #5, etc. Is it possible to take my collected epub series and use EpubMerge, maintaining TOC, and then convert to Mobi/AZW3? Will that work or will the Kindle freak out and have issues reading those combined books? If it could work, what is the best recommended settings for combining my Epubs with EpubMerge, then the best settings for converting the combined Epub file to Mobi or AZW3? Likewise, should I use default settings? or Should I try to mess with using Heuristic Processing as well? I appreciate any suggestions and ideas for what I am wanting to do.

05-19-2015, 04:42 PM	#2
cvkemp Loving life Posts: 1,430 Karma: 7991496 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hot Springs Village, Arkansas Device: PaperWhite 6 SE, Fire HD8	I will be following this too, I would like to know myself

05-19-2015, 09:21 PM	#3
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	Just use EPUBMerge and then convert with the default settings, it should work fine. Personally, I prefer separating my omnibuses... but that is why there is also an EPUBSplit plugin, so everyone is happy. I use collections to groups series' together.

05-20-2015, 03:56 AM	#4
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Moved to the Calibre forum, given that this is a Calibre question, not a Kindle one.

05-20-2015, 03:59 AM	#5
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Have you considered using a Plugboard to number your series instead? Personally I find that works well. The problem with having an omnibus per series is that you'll end up with a small number of huge books on the Kindle. The Kindle won't mind this, but it will quickly fill up the storage space, and you won't be able to delete any book until you've read the entire series, which doesn't seem like a very good way to manage your reading.

05-20-2015, 04:05 AM	#6
pdurrant The Grand Mouse 高貴的老鼠 Posts: 73,915 Karma: 315160596 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle Oasis	I suspect you're not yet using calibre to organise your ebook library. Doing that should be your first step.

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