Serious Problem with Paperwhite Books

defan752 · 09-23-2013, 11:16 PM

Hi all, this is my first time posting in this section so I hope we get along

Ever since months ago I've noticed quite a serious problem developing with my Kindle. It's a Paperwhite 1, and I've happily used it for more than a year now. However, this problem has been preventing me from reading any new books.

I like to add my own books from Gutenburg or a translated work (yes, I read light novels) using Calibre as it handles metadata quite well and has a user-friendly interface. The problem is, books are not showing up on the Kindle once I convert them from EPUB to MOBI, and send them to the device. It has the same result if I copy them manually.

Through some Googling I gather that the Kindle is not indexing them for some reason - why? It's preventing me from reading new books! Please help!

HarryT · 09-24-2013, 04:11 AM

You almost certainly have one book which is failing to index - this will prevent any new books from showing up.

Delete the new books you've added, and then add them a few at a time, waiting for each batch to finished indexing before you add the next.

To see what is currently indexing, go to the home page, tap the "Search" button, and enter a random text string. It will say "N items not currently indexed" (if any); tap on that link to see what those items are.

One thing I would say: you really should be converting books to AWZ3 format, not Mobi; there's no reason to use Mobi.

GoSharks · 09-24-2013, 09:55 AM

@defan752-

What HarryT said, plus when you find the problem book (or books) do a re-conversion in Calibre -- either mobi/mobi or mobi/azw3... or better yet if you still have the original epub, then convert epub/azw3. This will usually sort the problem. Good luck!

EltaninPub · 09-24-2013, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

One thing I would say: you really should be converting books to AWZ3 format, not Mobi; there's no reason to use Mobi.

One reason to use mobi instead of azw3 is that if you want to email the document to your kindle using Amazon's personal document service, and then have it in your library, Amazon doesn't accept azw3.

tomsem · 09-24-2013, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EltaninPub

One reason to use mobi instead of azw3 is that if you want to email the document to your kindle using Amazon's personal document service, and then have it in your library, Amazon doesn't accept azw3.

If you are sending to Personal Documents service, have calibre generate 'hybrid' MOBI (with both mobi and kf8). PDS will deliver kf8 if the Kindle or Kindle app understands that, and mobi otherwise. I usually use Send To Kindle app also as it accepts 50MB files, whereas email may limit to 10MB.

defan752 · 09-24-2013, 03:21 PM

Thanks for the quick responses guys. I'm working on finding the problem book, I'll update once I find it.

BTW - I like to use mobi because it reads better for some reason on my Kindle.

alansplace · 09-24-2013, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by defan752

...BTW - I like to use mobi because it reads better for some reason on my Kindle.

I agree, there are several popular formatting options that the Kindle (including my Kindle Keyboard as well as my PW) firmware does not handle well. Hence I do not use azw3 at all.

athenat · 09-24-2013, 10:01 PM

I tried the azw3 as well and my kindle PW was not handling it well, so I deleted a few books and got them right back via the Mobi format....it's been definitely better.

defan752 · 09-25-2013, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

To see what is currently indexing, go to the home page, tap the "Search" button, and enter a random text string. It will say "N items not currently indexed" (if any); tap on that link to see what those items are.

Thanks for the tip. However, I tried this after adding some new books in (sorry guys, it takes time to add books batch by batch) and it didn't show the that "not currently indexed message". Am I missing it? Where is it found?

BTW I'm going to delete and add all my books back - Deleting just new books doesn't work for me.

defan752 · 09-25-2013, 10:01 PM

Found more than one problem book. *sigh*

Dr. Drib · 09-29-2013, 11:10 AM

Welcome defan752 to MobileRead.

Since you enjoy the classics from Gutenberg, might I suggest you take a look at our Library of free ebooks? I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.

Don
(Moderator)

09-23-2013, 11:16 PM	#1
defan752 Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2013 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	Serious Problem with Paperwhite Books Hi all, this is my first time posting in this section so I hope we get along Ever since months ago I've noticed quite a serious problem developing with my Kindle. It's a Paperwhite 1, and I've happily used it for more than a year now. However, this problem has been preventing me from reading any new books. I like to add my own books from Gutenburg or a translated work (yes, I read light novels) using Calibre as it handles metadata quite well and has a user-friendly interface. The problem is, books are not showing up on the Kindle once I convert them from EPUB to MOBI, and send them to the device. It has the same result if I copy them manually. Through some Googling I gather that the Kindle is not indexing them for some reason - why? It's preventing me from reading new books! Please help!

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09-24-2013, 04:11 AM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	You almost certainly have one book which is failing to index - this will prevent any new books from showing up. Delete the new books you've added, and then add them a few at a time, waiting for each batch to finished indexing before you add the next. To see what is currently indexing, go to the home page, tap the "Search" button, and enter a random text string. It will say "N items not currently indexed" (if any); tap on that link to see what those items are. One thing I would say: you really should be converting books to AWZ3 format, not Mobi; there's no reason to use Mobi.

09-24-2013, 09:55 AM	#3
GoSharks SQUIRREL!! Posts: 1,636 Karma: 8400000 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: California Device: K-Fire, PW2, PW3	@defan752- What HarryT said, plus when you find the problem book (or books) do a re-conversion in Calibre -- either mobi/mobi or mobi/azw3... or better yet if you still have the original epub, then convert epub/azw3. This will usually sort the problem. Good luck!

09-24-2013, 03:21 PM	#6
defan752 Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2013 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	Thanks for the quick responses guys. I'm working on finding the problem book, I'll update once I find it. BTW - I like to use mobi because it reads better for some reason on my Kindle.

09-24-2013, 10:01 PM	#8
athenat Member Posts: 20 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2013 Device: Kindle PW	I tried the azw3 as well and my kindle PW was not handling it well, so I deleted a few books and got them right back via the Mobi format....it's been definitely better.

09-25-2013, 10:01 PM	#10
defan752 Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2013 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	Found more than one problem book. sigh

09-29-2013, 11:10 AM	#11
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,441 Karma: 59592133 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: KINDLE: Oasis 3, Scribe (1st), Matcha; KOBO: Libra 2, Libra Colour	Welcome defan752 to MobileRead. Since you enjoy the classics from Gutenberg, might I suggest you take a look at our Library of free ebooks? I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. Don (Moderator)

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