How to Update Amazon Books

TheArtfulDodger · 07-27-2023, 01:30 PM

Hello:
This is a subject I've often wondered about but never (to my knowledge) seen a definitive answer to. When I get notification of a book update and I download the update, the only way I know to insert it into my library is to delete the old version and then go through all the steps required to enter a new book. Is there an easier way to do this?
Thanks in advance.

JSWolf · 07-27-2023, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TheArtfulDodger

Hello:
This is a subject I've often wondered about but never (to my knowledge) seen a definitive answer to. When I get notification of a book update and I download the update, the only way I know to insert it into my library is to delete the old version and then go through all the steps required to enter a new book. Is there an easier way to do this?
Thanks in advance.

Yes, there is a much easier way to do it. Select the book's entry. Press E to go tot he metadata editor. In the upper right corner, delete the book. Drag & drop the new copy to the upper right corner. Click OK. DONE!

TheArtfulDodger · 07-27-2023, 03:26 PM

Hello:
Thanks for getting back to me.
It worked a treat - I've never even noticed that section of the Edit Box!

BetterRed · 07-27-2023, 08:23 PM

And… you can replace a format file by dragging the replacement into the Book details panel, or via the Add books->Add files to selected book records action, or via the Add books->Add files to selected book records from clipboard action.

I use the latter, avoids dialogue boxes and using the mouse. Ctrl+C to copy, Alt-Tab into calibre, Alt+Shift+V (for me) to paste into the book list line.

BR

07-27-2023, 01:30 PM	#1
TheArtfulDodger Zealot Posts: 144 Karma: 155110 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ashford, Kent, England Device: Kobo Clara, Kobo Touch, Kindle, Nook Touch	How to Update Amazon Books Hello: This is a subject I've often wondered about but never (to my knowledge) seen a definitive answer to. When I get notification of a book update and I download the update, the only way I know to insert it into my library is to delete the old version and then go through all the steps required to enter a new book. Is there an easier way to do this? Thanks in advance.

07-27-2023, 03:26 PM	#3
TheArtfulDodger Zealot Posts: 144 Karma: 155110 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ashford, Kent, England Device: Kobo Clara, Kobo Touch, Kindle, Nook Touch	Thank You!! Hello: Thanks for getting back to me. It worked a treat - I've never even noticed that section of the Edit Box!

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07-27-2023, 08:23 PM	#4
BetterRed null operator (he/him) Posts: 22,018 Karma: 30277294 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney Australia Device: none	And… you can replace a format file by dragging the replacement into the Book details panel, or via the Add books->Add files to selected book records action, or via the Add books->Add files to selected book records from clipboard action. I use the latter, avoids dialogue boxes and using the mouse. Ctrl+C to copy, Alt-Tab into calibre, Alt+Shift+V (for me) to paste into the book list line. BR