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[scherzo♫]

Add book/author:
link is just above comment box


Add cover:
Two button choices at bottom of add book/author popup -- choose cover

[Cassandra]

This is how to do it the same way when the "add book/author" link is down. If you click the "(some html is ok)" link, this is the third bullet down.

Replace the parenthesis ) with brackets ].

(book:The Title)
or
(book:The Title|The Book's Number)

The book's number is in the URL on its page. Use the book's number if multiple books have the same title, you want to link to a specific edition, or you want to customize the title.

Examples-
(book:The Book Thief) The Book Thief
(book:The Book Thief|19063) The Book Thief
(bookcover:Twilight) (bookcover:Twilight|93724)
(author:Smith) Smith
(author:Smith|4738) Smith
(book:Best Book Ever|17717) Best Book Ever

[Liz M]

To link to a specific edition through the "add book/author" link:

In the "add book/author" pop-up box, you can also type in the ISBN number & it should bring up the edition associated with that ISBN. Unfortunately, publishers often change the cover art with a reprinting, so even though the ISBN matches, the cover art may not.

[scherzo♫]

Each book in the add book/author pop-up has a more editions link.

[Liz M]

pjreads wrote: "Liz wrote: "To link to a specific edition through the "add book/author" link:

In the "add book/author" pop-up box, you can also type in the ISBN number & it should bring up the edition associate..."

Yes, but the searching by ISBN will bring up the correct book automatically, instead of scrolling through pages and pages of "more editions".

My caveat is for older editions of often reissued books. For example, the cover of my 1967 edition of Grapes of Wrath is not represented on Goodreads at all, as it has been reprinted with a new art and the same ISBN.

[Donna Jo]

And a few times I've had copies that were printed before ISBN (I know, ancient me)and it can be a real pain if they are classics with umpty-eleven editions.
But mostly ISBN's work very well.

[chucklesthescot]

Thanks for the info about adding the book covers! This will certainly be helpful to me!

[Maria]

Thanks for the informations.

[Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus]

You can switch between book and author by clicking on the tabs.

[Dee]

and that has what do with this thread...

[Robert]

The format option for book entries required a click on eBook or paperback, but did not have a "both" option. I think that observation is relevant to GENERAL HELP>ADD BOOK/AUTHOR&ADD COVER. Sorry if it's not.

[Dee]

this is a thread about directions on how to add book/author to a post on GR for the purpose of this challenge

[Jack]

If the book cover isn't on goodreads, is it okay to add a link to the photo from google instead? For one task I need to post the book cover, but the edition I read (a first edition from the 1930s) isn't on goodreads.

[Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus]

Jack wrote: "If the book cover isn't on goodreads, is it okay to add a link to the photo from google instead? For one task I need to post the book cover, but the edition I read (a first edition from the 1930s) ..."

You can ask a librarian for help in anyone with librarian status
although they may not be able to add a cover from a non-approved source.

[Celeste]

Dang it. This is the thread I needed a couple seasons back. I apologize to DLMRose especially, as she was the one to give me the warning and is the one answering the e-book thread.

[Marie (UK)]

Wayne wrote: "Holy poop! All I had to do to fix the problem was to post the above post!"

Wayne if only all problems were as easy to fix

[Joanne]

Well, glad you found the solution!

[Book Concierge]

I have an ARC of a book to be published in January 2022

I don't find an edition listed with the exact pages numbers of the ARC I have in my hand.


I looked at the rules but I'm not clear.

The task I'm using requires pages numbers.
Do I post the Hardcover 1st edition for page numbers?

Book in question is: Olga Dies Dreaming

[Marie (UK)]

Book Concierge wrote: "I have an ARC of a book to be published in January 2022

I don't find an edition listed with the exact pages numbers of the ARC I have in my hand.


I looked at the rules but I'm not clear.

The ta..."

the rules say you should first use the MMP if there is one

If not use the PB edition

If no PB use hardcover

The way I do it for ARC's open the main book page and select all editions. On the all edition page click format and choose Mass Market Paperback/Paperback/ Hardcover

You may need to ask a librarian to add page numbers

For the book you cite it would be Hardcover 384 pages

[Hannah]

I can't seem to reach either website of AR Bookfinder. Are there more people who have this problem? My browser (Safari in this case) says it is impossible to create a secure connection.
Does anyone know of a way to fix this?
Thanks for the reply beforehand!

[Bea]

Hannah wrote: "I can't seem to reach either website of AR Bookfinder. Are there more people who have this problem? My browser (Safari in this case) says it is impossible to create a secure connection.
Does anyone..."

My browser is Firefox and I got to AR Bookfinder here: https://hub.lexile.com/find-a-book/se...

[Hannah]

Bea wrote: "Hannah wrote: "I can't seem to reach either website of AR Bookfinder. Are there more people who have this problem? My browser (Safari in this case) says it is impossible to create a secure connecti..."

I can reach that website, and created an account. But if I click 'Indicators' it wants me to pay. Or am I looking in the wrong place for the scores?

[Aprilleigh]

Use these links:

AR (USA)
https://www.arbookfind.com/default.aspx

AR (UK)
https://www.arbookfind.co.uk

I can verify that these work on Safari and Firefox.

[Dee]

Hannah wrote: "Bea wrote: "Hannah wrote: "I can't seem to reach either website of AR Bookfinder. Are there more people who have this problem? My browser (Safari in this case) says it is impossible to create a sec..."

you shouldn't need to set up an account to access AR Bookfinder

[Kathy KS]

Aprilleigh wrote: "Use these links:

AR (USA)
https://www.arbookfind.com/default.aspx

AR (UK)
https://www.arbookfind.co.uk

I can verify that these work on Safari and Firefox."

They work in Chrome, too.

[Hannah]

Aprilleigh wrote: "Use these links:

AR (USA)
https://www.arbookfind.com/default.aspx

AR (UK)
https://www.arbookfind.co.uk

I can verify that these work on Safari and Firefox."

This is so odd. I tried the links again in Safari, and Firefox as well. It doesn't work. "Secure Connection Failed"
I don't think there is anything off with my settings... maybe it is different since I am in the Netherlands? I'm really not sure what is going on.
I'm open for other ideas as to fix this.
If it remains a mystery, I'll just have to look for others posting the scores for the same book, or ask for help, I think?
Thank you all for trying though!

[Melissa]

OK, so I don't want to clog up the Questions/Problems with Tasks thread, so I'll ask here.

I posted a task with a cover requirement and used a digital ARC - but it popped up in the help thread asking me to post the cover of the actual book I read.

I've been away from SRC for a year or so, so I went back through and read all the rules, etc. and this was all I found for using ARCs in tasks:
10. Advance Reader Copies may be used to fulfill SRC tasks. Completed task posts MUST include a link to the book and identify the book as a publisher's advance copy.

So, I'm not sure how to post a cover task for this one. There aren't usually listings for ARCs as book editions - I'm a GR librarian, and can add one easily - but am I missing a clarification of rules where the use of ARCs has changed?

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Melissa wrote: "OK, so I don't want to clog up the Questions/Problems with Tasks thread, so I'll ask here.

I posted a task with a cover requirement and used a digital ARC - but it popped up in the help thread ask..."

You must post a cover of the edition you read. If it's a kindle ARC, it's normally on GR as a kindle edition.

[Melissa]

Sandy wrote: "Melissa wrote: "OK, so I don't want to clog up the Questions/Problems with Tasks thread, so I'll ask here.

I posted a task with a cover requirement and used a digital ARC - but it popped up in the..."

Ah, ok, so that's a little more clear. :) So match up the format I read with the closest edition? I usually do read my galleys on kindle, so that works, and if I happen to read one that's Adobe Digial only, I can link to an ebook version, but if I read a paperback ARC, but there are no paper editions because one isn't in the pipeline yet, what should I link to? Thanks

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Melissa wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Melissa wrote: "OK, so I don't want to clog up the Questions/Problems with Tasks thread, so I'll ask here.

I posted a task with a cover requirement and used a digital ARC - but it po..."

ask about that book specifically when/if it happens

[Melissa]

Sandy wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Melissa wrote: "OK, so I don't want to clog up the Questions/Problems with Tasks thread, so I'll ask here.

I posted a task with a cover requirement and used a digital..."

Will do, thanks! :)

[Inge (Inge1990)]

does anybody know if it is just for me that the ar bookfinder is down?
I finished a book and wanna check the numbers but already for 3 days the bookfinder isn't working for me :(

[Lucy-Bookworm, Moderator]

Inge (Inge1990) wrote: "does anybody know if it is just for me that the ar bookfinder is down?
I finished a book and wanna check the numbers but already for 3 days the bookfinder isn't working for me :("

Both www.arbookfind.co.uk & www.arbookfind.com - worked for me just now! Can you try on a different device or maybe clear your browser cookies?

[Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus]

Inge (Inge1990) wrote: "does anybody know if it is just for me that the ar bookfinder is down?
I finished a book and wanna check the numbers but already for 3 days the bookfinder isn't working for me :("

Both US and UK sites work for me.

[Hannah]

Inge (Inge1990) wrote: "does anybody know if it is just for me that the ar bookfinder is down?
I finished a book and wanna check the numbers but already for 3 days the bookfinder isn't working for me :("

I have the same issue, for months the sites don't work for me (both on pc and phone). I haven't found any solution so far, even clearing cookies didn't work. Now I just search in the messages here who have read the books previously and copy those scores.. But it isn't a good solution I'm afraid.
If anyone finds the way to fix it, I'd love to know.

[Hannah]

Inge (Inge1990) wrote: "does anybody know if it is just for me that the ar bookfinder is down?
I finished a book and wanna check the numbers but already for 3 days the bookfinder isn't working for me :("

Could it be that it is somehow connected to our location? We're both from the Netherlands I see...

[Dee]

if you post here - maybe someone can look it up for you - or feel free to send me a message

[Inge (Inge1990)]

Hannah that could be, although I never had the problem before. ( although I normally just try to avoid the kids books anyway)

[Hannah]

Inge (Inge1990) wrote: "Hannah that could be, although I never had the problem before. ( although I normally just try to avoid the kids books anyway)"

It worked for a while for me too..
I posted above in this topic when that happened.. October I see. Doesn't seem to make sense..

[Inge (Inge1990)]

Because the AR finder doesn't seem to be working for me (maybe because I'm in the Netherlands)

Could somebody please check for me:
The darkest hour - Erin Hunter

[Aprilleigh]

Inge (Inge1990) wrote: "Because the AR finder doesn't seem to be working for me (maybe because I'm in the Netherlands)

Could somebody please check for me:
The darkest hour - Erin Hunter"

IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 12.0

[Inge (Inge1990)]

Aprilleigh wrote: "Inge (Inge1990) wrote: "Because the AR finder doesn't seem to be working for me (maybe because I'm in the Netherlands)

Could somebody please check for me:
The darkest hour - Erin Hunter"

IL: MG -..."

Thanks so much!

[Louise]

Is an MPG of nonfiction the only requirement to claim an “It’s a fact” ticket? I searched the rules but couldn’t find then specific rule. Thanks!

[Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus]

Louise wrote: "Is an MPG of nonfiction the only requirement to claim an “It’s a fact” ticket? I searched the rules but couldn’t find then specific rule. Thanks!"

A book doesn't require a nonfiction genre to claim a ticket. It should be clear from the GR description that the book is nonfiction.

[Louise]

Dlmrose wrote: "Louise wrote: "Is an MPG of nonfiction the only requirement to claim an “It’s a fact” ticket? I searched the rules but couldn’t find then specific rule. Thanks!"

A book doesn't require a nonfictio..."

Thank you!

[Trish]

I just wanted to clarify something on publishing dates.

The FAQ has "10. When a task requires publication date of a book, what date do we use? Unless the task specifies otherwise, we use the first publication date of the book, according to the Goodreads record, regardless of the date any specific edition was published."

The trouble is, I'm finding more books with just a "published" date - for example Happy Mind, Happy Life. It's brand new as of March this year, but it only has "published" dates, not "first published" ones.

Can that still be used for a "first published in..." task? In this specific case 10.9 Spring into a Good Book.

Thanks.

[Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus]

Trish wrote: "I just wanted to clarify something on publishing dates.

The FAQ has "10. When a task requires publication date of a book, what date do we use? Unless the task specifies otherwise, we use the firs..."

Check all the editions to find the earliest date.
It is a good idea to make sure that the editions are completely and properly combined to avoid problems.

[Aprilleigh]

Trish wrote: "I just wanted to clarify something on publishing dates.

The FAQ has "10. When a task requires publication date of a book, what date do we use? Unless the task specifies otherwise, we use the firs..."

You can ask a librarian to update the record with a "first published" date - there are a lot of records missing that information.

[Trish]

Thanks, both.

[Trish]

Sorry, I have another question. I appear to be having the BETA forced on me at the moment, which presumably means that it won't be long until that's the default book page. Trouble is, the new format only seems to have two or three MPGs on it, plus a "more" link.

Going forward, for MPG tasks, will we be restricted to the ones that show up by default on the new format front book page, or will we be able to use the ones that come up as "more"?