Comprehensive How To Use Goodreads + Tips Of The Day

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You can't Neil, only a librarian can do it. But I already did it for you earlier today...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Neil wrote: "I just checked and the Peter Brock book cover has been uploaded. But would still like to know for future reference."

Only a librarian can:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Neil, for future reference, if you find books without covers, or without data, just go to our librarian thread and one of us will help you out:)

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/7...

[Neil]

Thanks Brenda, will do and thanks for uploading the cover earlier today.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You're very welcome :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

When I add an author or a book title to a comment why has it started putting it at the beginning of my comment instead of at the end. It is a bit irritating!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

No it's not a glitch, it's something they have been working on for a long time, at the request of many members:) What you do is put your cursor where you want the link to go, and viola! it appears there! It ALWAYS went to the bottom of your review/page/whatever and the request has been for a very long time to have it where you want it, instead of having to cut and paste. So now, all you have to remember is to put your cursor there first, then add it:) Once everyone is used to it, it'll be heaps better!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

It's only happened in the last few days, so there might still be a hiccup with it. But each time I've done it, it's gone in the place I've wanted it to:)

[Kathryn]

Brenda wrote: "No it's not a glitch, it's something they have been working on for a long time, at the request of many members:) What you do is put your cursor where you want the link to go, and viola! it appears ..."

I noticed that the other day - it surprised me at first, but I think it's great!! Much better than cutting and pasting!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I totally agree Kathryn!

[Mish]

Oh They have too :) It's made it so much easier adding the names to the author's list now

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Much, much, much easier:) And yes, I didn't think of that Mish....that would help you no end!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I had not observed that it went where the cursor was but I will try that now. Thanks everyone.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

No - I tried it and the title still went to the start of the comment not to where the cursor was. What am I doing wrong people?????

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Okay fixed it. You double click the cursor.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Glad you sorted it your end Phrynne:)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Yes. I had a nice little run of conversations with myself there didn't I? :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Haha! That you did! lol

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Me again.
It only works sometimes. Most times it puts the title at the beginning. I am getting cross.
I am going to bed.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Like I said earlier, it's pretty new so there's likely to be hiccups! I haven't struck any problems but could yet :/

[Kathryn]

Phrynne wrote: "Me again.
It only works sometimes. Most times it puts the title at the beginning. I am getting cross.
I am going to bed."

I just had GR put a link at the beginning when my cursor had been at the end, Phrynne. And yet, within the same post, everything else I inserted went where my cursor was at the time - sometimes at the end, sometimes in the body of my typing, so hopefully they are working to get the glitches sorted...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

It's weird, I've just been linking a lot and they've gone where I've wanted them every time!

[Patricia]

Phrynne wrote: "Me again.
It only works sometimes. Most times it puts the title at the beginning. I am getting cross.
I am going to bed."

Same for me, it only works sometimes, most of the time no matter where my cursor is, it puts the link at the front.
Not a great improvement to my mind.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Certainly not an improvement until it works all the time! It was actually better going to the end.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Certainly not an improvement until it works all the time! It was actually better going to the end."

For Phrynne and anyone else still having a few problems with this - Post 85 https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Kathryn]

Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Certainly not an improvement until it works all the time! It was actually better going to the end."

For Phrynne and anyone else still having a few problems with this - Post 85 http..."

Thanks, Brenda - I just left a comment because I had a lot of links going to the beginning of a post I was typing this morning. I was on an iPad - I don't know whether that makes it worse… I should try typing in my Aussie author challenge now I'm on the computer and see if that's any different...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I just noticed your comment Kathryn:) Yes see how you go on the laptop...I only ever use that, so maybe that's why I'm having no problems with it!

[Kathryn]

I was on the laptop yesterday (or the day before, I forget) and having some problems, but not so many as the iPad… I'm replying to Sharon at the moment and linking some books and so far, so good…

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

That's good news:)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I am still having problems so I will try it on Chrome on my lap top later. It should work correctly for everyone though so I hope Goodreads are still looking into it.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Did you read through the thread Phrynne? Do any of the comments associate with the problems you're having?

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Brenda wrote: "Did you read through the thread Phrynne? Do any of the comments associate with the problems you're having?"

Just trying things out now. Back in a few minutes.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Okay it works in Chrome but not in Explorer. Which is a bit poor really. I hope Goodreads are still trying to improve it.
Thanks very much Brenda. At least I will be able to post my list for the 2014 challenge without tearing my hair out!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

And it works in Firefox which I use:) That was the last comment about it not working in that thread, so hopefully GR staff are looking at it still...

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Liam wrote: "If you go to your profile (just click your name above your last comment, or your picture in the top-right), under your details and so on there should be a "Sharon's favourite books" bit, and under ..."

:O Thanks! I was wondering how people got that on their profile.

[Ashleigh]

I am just having a practice adding a picture to my comments. I hope it works . . .

[Sharon]

It worked Ashleigh :) Love the picture :)

[Ashleigh]

Sharon wrote: "It worked Ashleigh :) Love the picture :)"

Yay, Thanks Sharon

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

дshləigh wrote: "I am just having a practice adding a picture to my comments. I hope it works . . .

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Love it Ashleigh!!

[C.S.]

So Grateful that some one understands how tough it is for us old guys to try new technology. Thank you

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Never mind C.S. we are all the same. We have to learn at some stage, so why not make it easier;)

[Kathryn]

I've lost my little recommendations section (on the right hand side, underneath the "Currently reading section") of my home page - I inadvertently clicked "hide" and it is well and truly hidden now! And while this could turn out to be beneficial for my TBR list, since I would have fewer tempting books based on other books I'd enjoyed or genres I like flashed in my face, I'd still quite like to have it back. Has anyone else done this? I've looked in "My Account" but there isn't much there about customising the home page...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I'm not game to do it in case I can't get it back Kathryn! I'd suggest you go to the Feedback group - there's bound to be someone there who can help, even a GR moderator. Good luck:)

[Kathryn]

Brenda wrote: "I'm not game to do it in case I can't get it back Kathryn! I'd suggest you go to the Feedback group - there's bound to be someone there who can help, even a GR moderator. Good luck:)"

No, no, don't do that, Brenda! As I say, it's certainly well-hidden now! There's nothing in the feedback group that I can find, or the help page, but I sent an email, so I'll wait and see... At least it isn't something vital to my use of GR!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Oh dear! When you find out, perhaps you can post it here in bold so others will be able to find it when/if it happens to them! Silly that it hasn't the same as [hide] with [allow] or similar!

[Kathryn]

Brenda wrote: "Oh dear! When you find out, perhaps you can post it here in bold so others will be able to find it when/if it happens to them! Silly that it hasn't the same as [hide] with [allow] or similar!"

I know!! That's what I expected to find somewhere, but it doesn't seem to be obvious! Unless I'm just overlooking the obvious! And I will post my solution - if I get one!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

If you need to re-send, address it to Aaron at goodreads support as I've been contacting him when I have problems. He is very prompt and always sets me on the right track.

[Valerie]

Kathryn wrote: "I've lost my little recommendations section (on the right hand side, underneath the "Currently reading section") of my home page - I inadvertently clicked "hide" and it is well and truly hidden now..."

Kathryn I found this on a search. Not sure if it will help.
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Valerie]

Valerie wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "I've lost my little recommendations section (on the right hand side, underneath the "Currently reading section") of my home page - I inadvertently clicked "hide" and it is well and ..."

I've just tested this myself after clicking on "hide". I then cleared cookies and the Recommendations magically reappeared!

[Kathryn]

Valerie wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "I've lost my little recommendations section (on the right hand side, underneath the "Currently reading section") of my home page - I inadvertently clicked "hide" and it is well and ..."

OK, that does look helpful, Valerie - I wonder why I couldn't find that!! Now, I just need to work out how to clear my GR cookies or cache...

Thanks, Valerie!!