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message 1: by Kristin (new)

Kristin (trickpony1820) | 3 comments I see that there are 2 authors named 'Dennis Smith' listed on Goodreads. However, it seems like the same books are being listed under both Dennis Smiths. Specifically, I saw 'Report From Ground Zero', 'San Francisco is Burning' and 'Report from Engine Company 82', all of which were written by Dennis Smith #2 (firefighting). Also, his latest book 'A Decade of Hope..." is listed only under Dennis Smith #1. I cannot vouch for any of the other books listed under Dennis Smith #1, but I have read both 'Report...' books and have the other two as 'To Read', so I know those are all written by Dennis Smith #2.
I'm new at being a Librarian and didn't want to mess up the pages, so if someone with more knowledge can move those 4 books exclusively to Dennis Smith #2's page, that would be great. If there's some reason they need to appear on both, then feel free to ignore the post, though I do think the new book should be added to Dennis Smith #2's page.


message 2: by Kim (new)

Kim | 607 comments I've corrected all the books associated with the firefighter Dennis Smith. Pretty sure the main Dennis Smith is still comprised of multiple authors though.


Dr. Jipson Lawrance (httpsnotionpresscomauthor435977) | 2 comments IF its 2 authour name also its not make any problem for one librarian becouse he must know how to separate it. Most of the time in most library time Book erntry first authour name is using as bibliography method and also librarian make special notttification on that book entry by some symbol or any thing form that book. it healp a librarian to understand its different authour in same name. ALL BOOK ITSELF GIVING A HINT FOR THE LIBRARIANS. SO NO PROBLEM TO SOLVE. "Librarian best friend must be BOOKS"


message 4: by Kim (new)

Kim | 607 comments I'm sorry but what?


message 5: by Abcdarian (last edited Sep 25, 2011 09:54AM) (new)

Abcdarian | 26579 comments I've sorted as many Dennis Smiths as I can; the main author profile is still more than one author, but it's well cut down at least. The similar names list is lengthy.
http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...


message 6: by Kristin (new)

Kristin (trickpony1820) | 3 comments Thanks, Kim and Abcdarian!


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