Two series with the same name

cgsmom · 06-13-2019, 09:19 AM

I picked up a free book today from Kobo. It is the first book in a series. When I went to enter it into Calibre, I noticed that I already have a series with the same name. Actually, I am surprised that this is the first time this has happened to me. I guess I could number the series like "Second Chances-1" and "Second Chances-2". Any better ideas would be appreciated.

pdurrant · 06-13-2019, 09:28 AM

[Author's name]'s Second Chances

Apache · 06-13-2019, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by pdurrant

[Author's name]'s Second Chances

This.
Apache

cgsmom · 06-13-2019, 11:57 AM

Doh! I guess that would make it easier to know which is which. Thanks.

theducks · 06-13-2019, 12:22 PM

I did it the flip ;bulb; so devices sorting by series still get it correct
Series (authors initials)

Code:

Magic (AN)

Sirtel · 06-13-2019, 02:39 PM

I just let it be. I actually have several series with the same name. As I mostly sort and search by author, the duplicate series don't bother me.

theducks · 06-13-2019, 02:47 PM

The reason I do it, Collections on both my Kindle and Kobo use just Series.

I avoid ({authors}) {series} because many allow others to play (or they are the successor author) in them and I want to keep the set together.

MSWallack · 06-18-2019, 09:43 AM

This is another instance in which I've found the best resolution is a combination of tears and whisky … in no particular order. Application of blunt force to the forehead can also help.

Sirtel · 06-18-2019, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MSWallack

This is another instance in which I've found the best resolution is a combination of tears and whisky … in no particular order. Application of blunt force to the forehead can also help.

Help in the sense that you'll stop caring... about anything?

Bilbo1967 · 06-18-2019, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MSWallack

This is another instance in which I've found the best resolution is a combination of tears and whisky … in no particular order. Application of blunt force to the forehead can also help.

Whose forehead?

FizzyWater · 06-18-2019, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theducks

I did it the flip ;bulb; so devices sorting by series still get it correct
Series (authors initials)

Code:

Magic (AN)

This is the method I use, too, although I use the Author's last name, rather than initials. Although, given who long that can make the series name, I wish I'd thought to use initials instead.

06-13-2019, 09:19 AM	#1
cgsmom Addict Posts: 336 Karma: 3797667 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA Device: Kindle Colorsoft, Nook GL4+, Nook GL4, Kindle Oasis 3, iPhone 14	Two series with the same name I picked up a free book today from Kobo. It is the first book in a series. When I went to enter it into Calibre, I noticed that I already have a series with the same name. Actually, I am surprised that this is the first time this has happened to me. I guess I could number the series like "Second Chances-1" and "Second Chances-2". Any better ideas would be appreciated.

06-13-2019, 12:22 PM	#5
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 31,064 Karma: 60358908 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	I did it the flip ;bulb; so devices sorting by series still get it correct Series (authors initials) Code: Magic (AN)

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pdurrant The Grand Mouse 高貴的老鼠 Posts: 73,955 Karma: 315160596 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle Oasis	[Author's name]'s Second Chances

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cgsmom Addict Posts: 336 Karma: 3797667 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA Device: Kindle Colorsoft, Nook GL4+, Nook GL4, Kindle Oasis 3, iPhone 14	Doh! I guess that would make it easier to know which is which. Thanks.

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Sirtel Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,480 Karma: 239219543 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Estonia Device: Kobo Sage & Libra 2	I just let it be. I actually have several series with the same name. As I mostly sort and search by author, the duplicate series don't bother me.

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theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 31,064 Karma: 60358908 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	The reason I do it, Collections on both my Kindle and Kobo use just Series. I avoid ({authors}) {series} because many allow others to play (or they are the successor author) in them and I want to keep the set together.

06-18-2019, 09:43 AM	#8
MSWallack Right, Except When Wrong Posts: 363 Karma: 4323767 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Indianapolis Device: Kindle Oasis 3 (sometimes iPad Mini).	This is another instance in which I've found the best resolution is a combination of tears and whisky … in no particular order. Application of blunt force to the forehead can also help.