How do I Mark books as read in Calibre?

chookie2 · 09-23-2014, 02:45 AM

I cannot seem to find anything that allows me to mark books as read- I know some folk have it as it has been mentioned in other forums - am I missing something obvious?

Thanks.

eschwartz · 09-23-2014, 03:26 AM

You can create a custom column "Read" of type Yes/No and set each book to Read.

Using Calibre Companion (Android app) is the only thing I can think of for automatically populating the column.

plugin_dev · 09-23-2014, 07:33 AM

Adding a new colum is a good solution.

Although I have to say that I prefer to using the ratings-column. If I've read a book then it will be rated, if I haven't the rating will be zero/unset.

theducks · 09-23-2014, 11:49 AM

I use a Date_Read column as I like to reread some of my 4 or 5 Star books

As you can see. dozens of ways. Pick yours

(BTW Except for Calibre companion users, most require manual updates unless the Device driver offers the feature)

Inferno · 09-25-2014, 10:27 PM

One problem with using the rating is that some books import with a rating. Depends on what metadata has been saved for them.

plugin_dev · 09-26-2014, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inferno

One problem with using the rating is that some books import with a rating. Depends on what metadata has been saved for them.

If only somebody had written a plugin to zero-ratings when importing a book:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=246678

theducks · 09-26-2014, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plugin_dev

If only somebody had written a plugin to zero-ratings when importing a book:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=246678

They (Kovid) have :
Preferences: Configure Metadata Download (Global or by selected source): Remove the Tick next to rating

Unfortunately, you don't get those same choices when Adding Books. If it is IN the books OPF, it WILL be added to the DB during the add, the Metadata reader PI is not configurable.

eschwartz · 09-28-2014, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plugin_dev

If only somebody had written a plugin to zero-ratings when importing a book:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=246678

You can post your plugin in a new thread in the Plugins subforum for added visibility, and it will get added to the plugins index.

09-23-2014, 02:45 AM	#1
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09-23-2014, 03:26 AM	#2
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)	You can create a custom column "Read" of type Yes/No and set each book to Read. Using Calibre Companion (Android app) is the only thing I can think of for automatically populating the column.

09-23-2014, 07:33 AM	#3
plugin_dev Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Edinburgh Device: Kindle	Adding a new colum is a good solution. Although I have to say that I prefer to using the ratings-column. If I've read a book then it will be rated, if I haven't the rating will be zero/unset.

09-23-2014, 11:49 AM	#4
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 31,267 Karma: 61916422 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	I use a Date_Read column as I like to reread some of my 4 or 5 Star books As you can see. dozens of ways. Pick yours (BTW Except for Calibre companion users, most require manual updates unless the Device driver offers the feature)

09-25-2014, 10:27 PM	#5
Inferno Connoisseur Posts: 60 Karma: 2016606 Join Date: Apr 2012 Device: android tablets	One problem with using the rating is that some books import with a rating. Depends on what metadata has been saved for them.