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rivka, Librarian Moderator
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Jan 19, 2009 09:50AM

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I really like the setting field; I just wish it wasn't so restrictive.


It would be a helpful field for some readers if it could be improved. I know people who like to read historical westerns, others who like ones set in the South. And whatnot. So having that kind of information available, and "searchable" would be nice. Because as it is, it's not very useful.


Only if a book is clearly in one setting, and that setting is particularly relevant to the reader, do I insert it.
Perhaps the setting field should be coded the same way the author field is, so multiple settings can be included, as well as imaginary places?
I'm guessing this discussion should also be shifted over to the Feedback Group.