Do you use chapter lists? - Page 3

Synamon · 08-19-2012, 09:10 PM

I only use chapters in the TOC for some non-fiction ebooks. Links to individual books is useful in omnibus editions, but not chapters.

AlexBell · 08-20-2012, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by paola

If you don't like having to think of a title for each chapter, you may simply use the first two or three words of that chapter. I can't remember now in which books I've seen it, but I rather like it in novels, as it seldom gives anything away or tells me what I should prepare for. Just a thought...

Thanks, Paola. I've seen it also on some Lois McMaster Bujold books.

I may have to think again. I'll try not to whinge about the extra work.

paola · 08-20-2012, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by AlexBell

I'll try not to whinge about the extra work.

oops, I definitely did not mean that! In fact, I find the first few lines as chapter titles rather intrigue me

Blossom · 08-20-2012, 04:32 AM

All ebooks I read must have a working TOC\Navigation.

I can't tell you how many times I hit the back button and lost my place.

Also on Kindles a TOC is a must to be able to navigate to the Previous/Next chapter by hitting the left or right arrow key.

One of the first things I check before purchasing a self published books is that it has a TOC if not I'll have to add it through Calibre. Sometimes it's easy by adding the right xPath and sometimes I have to extract the book then open it up in Word and mark the chapters with the right tags. So I am willing to pay more for a book with proper Chapter headers and a working TOC.

The Kindle Fire does not have navigation like other Kindles so a TOC is a must have to be able to navigate a ebook.

spindlegirl · 08-20-2012, 05:36 AM

I don't care whether or not a chapter list has a name beside each chapter, but the TOC must at least navigate to the chapter of the book indicated. I've edited a few books to make it such.

It just makes it a little more pleasant of a read for me.

MovieBird · 08-20-2012, 09:06 AM

Are we talking the ToC at the beginning of the book that I have to flip through to get to the actual stuff I want to read? Or the internal one?

Printed ToCs need to die. I can always use the "Go To" function on my reader to go to whatever chapter I want.

I'm a big fan of having ebooks go from Cover (a SINGLE cover) to reading material; put all that extraneous crap at the back of the book.

GeorgeH · 08-20-2012, 09:54 AM

I like this idea and will try and implement it in books I reformat.

Quote:

Originally Posted by paola

If you don't like having to think of a title for each chapter, you may simply use the first two or three words of that chapter. I can't remember now in which books I've seen it, but I rather like it in novels, as it seldom gives anything away or tells me what I should prepare for. Just a thought...

DrNefario · 08-20-2012, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MovieBird

Are we talking the ToC at the beginning of the book that I have to flip through to get to the actual stuff I want to read? Or the internal one?

Printed ToCs need to die. I can always use the "Go To" function on my reader to go to whatever chapter I want.

I'm a big fan of having ebooks go from Cover (a SINGLE cover) to reading material; put all that extraneous crap at the back of the book.

Most kindle books automatically put you at the start of chapter 1. You have to page back if you want to see any of that. I can't say I've noticed if my kobo books do that.

Namekuseijin · 08-20-2012, 03:13 PM

I dig TOCs.

View Poll Results: Do you use the list of chapter titles in the ToC?
Yes I do, and I want to see the list	65	67.01%
No I don't, but still want to see the list	9	9.28%
I don't use the list, and don't care whether it's included	13	13.40%
I don't use the list, and think it's a waste of space	7	7.22%
I prefer not to see a long list of chapter titles.	3	3.09%
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08-20-2012, 04:32 AM	#34
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	All ebooks I read must have a working TOC\Navigation. I can't tell you how many times I hit the back button and lost my place. Also on Kindles a TOC is a must to be able to navigate to the Previous/Next chapter by hitting the left or right arrow key. One of the first things I check before purchasing a self published books is that it has a TOC if not I'll have to add it through Calibre. Sometimes it's easy by adding the right xPath and sometimes I have to extract the book then open it up in Word and mark the chapters with the right tags. So I am willing to pay more for a book with proper Chapter headers and a working TOC. The Kindle Fire does not have navigation like other Kindles so a TOC is a must have to be able to navigate a ebook. Last edited by Blossom; 08-20-2012 at 04:34 AM.

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08-19-2012, 09:10 PM	#31
Synamon Lunatic Posts: 1,691 Karma: 4386372 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Land of the Loonie Device: Kindle Paperwhite and Keyboard, Kobo Aura, iPad mini, iPod Touch	I only use chapters in the TOC for some non-fiction ebooks. Links to individual books is useful in omnibus editions, but not chapters.

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spindlegirl Wizard Posts: 1,594 Karma: 21245891 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Canada Device: Kobo Libra h20, Paperwhite 2017, Phone & Tablet w Moonreader	I don't care whether or not a chapter list has a name beside each chapter, but the TOC must at least navigate to the chapter of the book indicated. I've edited a few books to make it such. It just makes it a little more pleasant of a read for me.

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