Testing Books Library

[Nelcruz 3]

Hello, I've added two libraries to my server (latest stable) one for comics, one for novels.  With the comics library, it does not scrape any metadata or cover, but I do get an icon which I can click on to read when browsing via the web app.  My only comments would be that it doesn't remember sizing ie, if I choose single or double page, and also I don't seem to be able to stop reading a comic halfway through, exit out and then resume.  Also, is there a way where I can go full screen?

Regarding Novels, I do get a cover image shown for title, but no description or synopsis.  Also, I do have resize each time I open a book, and there doesn't seem to be a resume or recently read function?

However, all in all, very promising and look forward to further updates, thank you!

[Luke 42077]

Hi, what metadata fetchers are enabled on the library?

[Nelcruz 3]

Hi Open Library enabled for both.

[Luke 42077]

Have you tried using the identify feature on a book?

[Nelcruz 3]

I hadn't so tried it just now and yes it worked, bringing in the book synopsis.  There was a naming issue with the books where I had a identification number at the end, for example The Bourne Identity (123).  Fixed these and tested doing an Update Library.  The result was that it found a primary image for books I renamed, but no synopsis.  It was only doing Identify on one book at a time where it was able to bring it in. 

I still don't see how I am able to save progress and resume?

As to the Comics Library, is there another fetcher besides Open Library?  What should the filename be, for example (Title) (number) (year) = Action Comics 1220 (2025)?

[Luke 42077]

Currently that’s the only fetcher but hopefully we can find more

[Lyfesaver 133]

On 10/13/2025 at 2:05 PM, Nelcruz said:

I hadn't so tried it just now and yes it worked, bringing in the book synopsis.  There was a naming issue with the books where I had a identification number at the end, for example The Bourne Identity (123).  Fixed these and tested doing an Update Library.  The result was that it found a primary image for books I renamed, but no synopsis.  It was only doing Identify on one book at a time where it was able to bring it in. 

I still don't see how I am able to save progress and resume?

As to the Comics Library, is there another fetcher besides Open Library?  What should the filename be, for example (Title) (number) (year) = Action Comics 1220 (2025)?

I was tinkering with a Google Books plugin for books and audio books and it found all the metadata all of my comics, graphic novels, and manga. Over 200 of them. I know it does not help you now as I killed that project in frustration but that does tell you that where there is a will there is a way. My will was just not strong enough

[Luke 42077]

Google Books is certainly a possibility.

[Nelcruz 3]

@Luke, just wondering if there was a way to save/resume books? 

[Luke 42077]

5 hours ago, Nelcruz said:

@Luke, just wondering if there was a way to save/resume books? 

Hi, not yet, sorry.