Top 10: Ebook catalog software

2022. Ebook catalog software Calibre 6.3 fine-tunes full text search



In several updated Calibre developers added some new improvements and bug fixes for full-text search, introduced in version 6. They added a button to re-index a book - useful if the book's contents have been changed outside calibre. Search queries start supporting quoting using "docstrings" for easier escaping. The search now ignores soft hyphens when extracting searchable text from books (though you will have to re-index your library to take advantage of this). The e-book viewer now allows searching for nearby words using a new "Nearby words" search mode. New fts_search and fts_index commands allow to perform full text searching from the command line.


2018. Book Collector 18 adds auto-coud-syncing



Book Collector, a popular ebook catalog software for Mac, has introduced Auto-Cloud-Syncing as promised, along with numerous enhancements to its main screen, resulting in improved speed and stability. At the heart of its cataloging solutions (desktop, mobile, and web) is the free CLZ Cloud service, which acts as the cohesive element binding them together. A vast number of users rely on CLZ Cloud syncing to seamlessly transfer data across their desktop, Connect, and mobile software, enabling them to update their online collection list or maintain an online backup of their valuable database. With automatic syncing enabled, any additions or edits made in Book Collector are instantly uploaded to the CLZ Cloud. Whether you make changes using the CLZ Books mobile app or directly in Book Connect, simply launch the software, and the modifications will be automatically downloaded.

2018. LibraryThing gets Alexa skill


The online book catalog service LibraryThing has recently introduced a Skill specifically designed for Amazon Echo, Dot, and other Alexa devices. With the LibraryThing Alexa Skill, you can easily add books to your LibraryThing account in a somewhat unconventional but convenient manner. Whether you're standing in the foyer with a bag of new books or perched atop a wobbly ladder in your attic filled with literary treasures, simply utter the command, "Alexa, tell LibraryThing to add [Book Title] by [author]," and Alexa will attempt to add the book to your collection. Although it may not be flawless, you can increase your success rate by bypassing the title and author and instead reading out the barcode or ISBN number from the back of the book, like this: "Alexa, tell LibraryThing to add [Barcode or ISBN number]." Additionally, there are a few other useful commands you can employ, such as asking Alexa, "How many books do I have in LibraryThing?" This way, you can impress your friends with the capabilities of your intelligent personal assistant and showcase your remarkable library.


2017. calibre 3.0 improves Content server



The latest release of the ebook catalog software, Calibre 3, is now available. One of the most prominent additions is a completely revamped calibre Content server. This enhanced server enables users to wirelessly browse their calibre book collection on modern smartphones and tablets, and even read books directly within the phone's browser. Notably, the books are stored in offline storage on the device, eliminating the need for a continuously active internet connection or the Calibre software running in the background. Additionally, Calibre 3 now offers native support for high-resolution (Retina) screens and allows the installation of various icon themes to cater to different preferences. It also introduces the capability to convert supported book formats into Microsoft Word (DOCX) files. Furthermore, users can seamlessly transition between Word documents and e-book formats, enabling greater flexibility and convenience.


2017. Older versions of Adobe Digital Editions are no longer compatible with Overdrive



Ebook catalog software, Adobe Digital Editions, offers the functionality to transfer borrowed e-books from libraries or other bookstores to your e-reader, smartphone, or tablet. However, users of older versions of Digital Editions have been encountering numerous errors recently. This can be attributed to the updates made by Google Play, Overdrive, and other online retailers to the Adobe Content Server, resulting in compatibility issues for those relying on outdated versions of Adobe Digital Editions. To address these problems, it is crucial to update to version 4.5 of the software, which currently appears to be functioning without major issues.


2016. Amazon is closing book cataloging service Shelfari, merging it with Goodreads



Amazon is to close Shelfari, a social network for book lovers with various recommendation and cataloging features. Since Amazon purchased Goodreads back in 2013, it has been neglecting Shelfari for years, and now it’s officially getting the ax. If you login to Shelfari you get greeted with the following message: "Shelfari is in the process of merging with Goodreads and is no longer accepting new accounts. We recommend joining Goodreads.com if you haven’t already done so". Calling it a merger is just a nice way of saying Shelfari is closing down for good.


2009. Alfa Ebooks Manager 0.7.5 optimizes PDF book catalog management



The new version of Alfa Ebooks Manager - v.0.7.5 has arrived. Unlin now Alfa Ebooks Manager used Adobe Acrobat Pro to render PDF ebooks, so that you could view them in 3D space. But as this software is quite expensive and some users can't afford it, the developers decided to provide another option - GhostScript. It's a free interpreter for PDF files. Besides, no you can import and export books between your Google Library and Alfa Ebooks Manager. To import the book list from Google Books save it as XML file on your computer. And the most impressive new feature is Virtual 3D-Wall View that turms your e-Library into interactive wall of books. The best way to understand what is it - is to give it a try. When scanning ebook files on your computer, Alfa Ebooks Manager tries to retrieve ebook ISBN from the file body. Of course, there is no standard, that defines exact ISBN position in the ebook file. That is why sometimes ISBN can be corrupted. Now you have an option to check if the given ISBN is valid using isbndb.com.