Audiobook Library

Catlady · 09-28-2017, 07:51 PM

I hope I've chosen the correct subforum for a suggestion. I would like to use Calibre to create a separate audiobook library. But the metadata from my mp3 or compressed files doesn't transfer to Calibre, and if I download the metadata for the corresponding ebook, I have to redo most of it to reflect the different cover, publisher, and pub date, and to add the narrator. This would be quite time consuming.

So I am wondering if Calibre could be adapted somehow to download metadata and covers from Audible, which would make it a fantastic tool for the audiophiles among us. Is this possible?

KyBunnies · 09-28-2017, 08:04 PM

I am requesting this feature also.

uli · 09-28-2017, 08:05 PM

You can try the Read MP3 audio book metadata plugin.

Catlady · 09-29-2017, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by uli

You can try the Read MP3 audio book metadata plugin.

I read through the thread, but it sounds complicated and confusing. All I'd like is a way to have Calibre access metadata and covers from Audible, in addition to the other sources, so I can choose that info when adding an audiobook.

CRussel · 09-30-2017, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catlady

I read through the thread, but it sounds complicated and confusing. All I'd like is a way to have Calibre access metadata and covers from Audible, in addition to the other sources, so I can choose that info when adding an audiobook.

I had the same reaction to that plugin, Catlady. Just too complicated to get it working.

Divingduck · 09-30-2017, 10:29 AM

Maybe this one can help too: Media File Importer from DaltonST
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=277104

CRussel · 09-30-2017, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Divingduck

Maybe this one can help too: Media File Importer from DaltonST
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=277104

Even more confusing. Actually interesting, but way to hard to use.

Divingduck · 10-01-2017, 04:20 AM

Well, you can't have everything as calibre is not an audio library management system with all tools for this special use.

I do this job a little bit different. My tool for all kind of audio content is MediaMonkey (you maybe have your own favorite tool). I combine it with calibre using .m3u as book format file. This keeps calibre lean in respect of huge and duplicate file structures and comply my needs.

Catlady · 10-01-2017, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Divingduck

Well, you can't have everything as calibre is not an audio library management system with all tools for this special use.

I do this job a little bit different. My tool for all kind of audio content is MediaMonkey (you maybe have your own favorite tool). I combine it with calibre using .m3u as book format file. This keeps calibre lean in respect of huge and duplicate file structures and comply my needs.

I'm not asking for special tools or some complex interface. All I'm asking is for a way for Audible to be added as a source of metadata.

uli · 10-01-2017, 09:40 AM

The Audiobook Metadata plugin has noting to configure. Enable and drag and drop. The complicated parts is working around Calibre limitation of 1 file per format. If i understand correctly, he suggests creating one "book" per file (I have audiobooks with 200+ files, big No No).

I prefer to create an .m3u and only for audiobooks without an ebook (to sync reviews and rating). Foobar2000, MediaMonkey, etc are still better suited for audio.

Edit: I understand you want Audible data source, not read the aax metadata. It's already on Goodreads (Amazon-Audible owned) so I don't see it happening.

KyBunnies · 10-01-2017, 11:10 AM

How do you create an .m3u file?

Quote:

Originally Posted by uli

The Audiobook Metadata plugin has noting to configure. Enable and drag and drop. The complicated parts is working around Calibre limitation of 1 file per format. If i understand correctly, he suggests creating one "book" per file (I have audiobooks with 200+ files, big No No).

I prefer to create an .m3u and only for audiobooks without an ebook (to sync reviews and rating). Foobar2000, MediaMonkey, etc are still better suited for audio.

Edit: I understand you want Audible data source, not read the aax metadata. It's already on Goodreads (Amazon-Audible owned) so I don't see it happening.

theducks · 10-01-2017, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KyBunnies

How do you create an .m3u file?

.m3u is a playlist file
your media player should have playlist tools (save playlist)

playlists are just text files and can be edited with notepad(++)

My playlist tools always save with absolute paths to the MP3 files, so I edit them to change them to relative (to the play list), which allow the block of files with a playlist to be moved.

kovidgoyal · 10-01-2017, 11:37 AM

@Catlady: metadata download in calibre is plugin based. You just need to convince someone to write a plugin that downloads metadata from audible.

kovidgoyal · 10-01-2017, 11:38 AM

I think there is alreadya goodreads metadata downlaod plugin, since IIRC goodreads lists audio books, it should be relatively simple to modify that plugin to return results specific to audiobook editions.

BetterRed · 10-01-2017, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theducks

.m3u is a playlist file
your media player should have playlist tools (save playlist)

playlists are just text files and can be edited with notepad(++)

My playlist tools always save with absolute paths to the MP3 files, so I edit them to change them to relative (to the play list), which allow the block of files with a playlist to be moved.

FWIW - I came across this a few weeks ago. Negates need to use a media player to create the m3u ==>> Script -> Right-click Folder to Create an M3U Playlist

Warning registry edit.

BR

09-28-2017, 07:51 PM	#1
Catlady Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,418 Karma: 52613881 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Kindle Fire, Kindle Paperwhite, AGPTek Bluetooth Clip	Audiobook Library I hope I've chosen the correct subforum for a suggestion. I would like to use Calibre to create a separate audiobook library. But the metadata from my mp3 or compressed files doesn't transfer to Calibre, and if I download the metadata for the corresponding ebook, I have to redo most of it to reflect the different cover, publisher, and pub date, and to add the narrator. This would be quite time consuming. So I am wondering if Calibre could be adapted somehow to download metadata and covers from Audible, which would make it a fantastic tool for the audiophiles among us. Is this possible?

10-01-2017, 09:40 AM	#10
uli Zealot Posts: 109 Karma: 194274 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Montreal Device: Kobo, Calibre	The Audiobook Metadata plugin has noting to configure. Enable and drag and drop. The complicated parts is working around Calibre limitation of 1 file per format. If i understand correctly, he suggests creating one "book" per file (I have audiobooks with 200+ files, big No No). I prefer to create an .m3u and only for audiobooks without an ebook (to sync reviews and rating). Foobar2000, MediaMonkey, etc are still better suited for audio. Edit: I understand you want Audible data source, not read the aax metadata. It's already on Goodreads (Amazon-Audible owned) so I don't see it happening. Last edited by uli; 10-01-2017 at 09:50 AM.

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09-28-2017, 08:04 PM	#2
KyBunnies Book & Bunny Crazy Posts: 1,291 Karma: 6468095 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: USA Device: K3 (x2), Fire HD 7-inch (x2), Fire HDX 8.9, Acer Android Tablet	I am requesting this feature also.

09-28-2017, 08:05 PM	#3
uli Zealot Posts: 109 Karma: 194274 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Montreal Device: Kobo, Calibre	You can try the Read MP3 audio book metadata plugin.

09-30-2017, 10:29 AM	#6
Divingduck Wizard Posts: 1,166 Karma: 1410083 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Germany Device: Sony PRS-650	Maybe this one can help too: Media File Importer from DaltonST https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=277104

10-01-2017, 04:20 AM	#8
Divingduck Wizard Posts: 1,166 Karma: 1410083 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Germany Device: Sony PRS-650	Well, you can't have everything as calibre is not an audio library management system with all tools for this special use. I do this job a little bit different. My tool for all kind of audio content is MediaMonkey (you maybe have your own favorite tool). I combine it with calibre using .m3u as book format file. This keeps calibre lean in respect of huge and duplicate file structures and comply my needs.

10-01-2017, 11:37 AM	#13
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,354 Karma: 27182818 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	@Catlady: metadata download in calibre is plugin based. You just need to convince someone to write a plugin that downloads metadata from audible.

10-01-2017, 11:38 AM	#14
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,354 Karma: 27182818 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	I think there is alreadya goodreads metadata downlaod plugin, since IIRC goodreads lists audio books, it should be relatively simple to modify that plugin to return results specific to audiobook editions.