v5.3 [Nov 5, 2021]
- Fixed getting book details from barnesandnoble.com, goodreads.
- Fixed search books on Ozon.ru.
- Fixed a bug in some ISBN lookups.
- Several minor fixes.
v5.2 [Oct 23, 2020]
- Added menu item "Book - Duplicate current book".
- Added FB3 ebook format support.
- Added the option to swap first and last author name for the folder when transferring book files.
- Better search by Author on mybooklist.ru.
- Fixed plugin for litres.ru.
- Fixed image files deletion when deleting multiple books and images are stored in a folder.
- Most sort modes inverses when selecting them again.
- Fixed a dozen minor bugs.
v5.1 [Mar 23, 2020]
- Switched to the new Amazon API (still limited, now without a synopsis, trying to get it from Goodreads automatically).
- Aadded webp image format for covers (labirint.ru switching to webp format).
- Added a new "Ozon" book card template for high-resolution cover images and monitors. Use "View - HTML Template" menu to select.
- Added the ability to edit recent databases list in the menu "Database - Reopen".
- If Amazon returns nothing, the program repeat search on Goodreads.
- If Ozon.ru returns nothing, the program repeat search on MyBookList.ru.
- Fixed search on bol.com.
- Fixed search by ISBN on Goodreads.
- Fixed multi selecting books with Shift+up/down keys.
v4.9.0.1242 [Oct 28, 2016]
Added new truly personal rating for books
Added menu item "Tools Batch update book details" for mass update book details either from file or online
Added the option for moving articles to the end of titles. Check "Preferences", "Expert options" tab
Added the ability to export Unread and Wishlist field values to CSV, Excel, simple HTML table
Improved "Append from..." function: you can sort books in the list by date Added or date modified with the right mouse button, duplicate books are not selected by default (matched by URL field only!), Added "select all" and "deselect all" buttons, the dialog is resizeable now
Improved quick search by title. When you type anything in the main program window, the program will try to jump to the book title that starts with what you typing.
Fixed: delete book in a "group by..." mode deletes the book from the tree too
fixed several issues related to "Display Original Title" option usage
fixed getting book details from bol.com, litres.ru
fixed working of Add by ISBN button on the toolbar
fixed several issues with the Friends directory
fixed restoring "group by" mode after AMB restart
v4.8.0.1233 [May 25, 2016]
Bigger buttons on the toolbar, new toolbar panels Added for a quick sort/group the collection and more
Illustrator field is named as Narrator for audiobooks
Improved parsing of EPUB files (cover image, some calibre fields)
Added a chart by file type in Statistics (press F5 to open)
Added the ability to use Contents (TOC) field in print and PDF reports
Added the ability to display local path and file type in the book details HTML templates
Added import of Subjects from Amazon
Fixed drag-and-drop of unicode book file names to AMB form
Fixed Last 10 book files for Unicode file names
Fixed getting book details from bol.com (cover image), Ozon.ru (search)
Fixed several minor issues
v4.6.0.1230 [Nov 19, 2015]
- added the ability to scan Kindle and other similar devices with no drive letter assigned. Menu item "Book - Scan drive/device for books..."
- added an ability to get book details from Amazon.in
- batch book rename feature now can create folders
- fixed getting book details from bol.com, powells.com, litres.ru
- fixed a lot of minor issues.
v4.4.0.1228 [Jul 25, 2015]
version 4.4 build 1227
- added "Illustrations" tab to the book card, where you can manage the book images - add/delete/change the order
- improved navigation with the keys in "group by" modes (tree view mode). Use cursor keys, Home, End, PageUp, PageDn, Space to navigate
- added "Set up marks" menu item to "Quick filter - Personal marks", "Clear personal marks" and "Set personal marks" menus
- fixed export to mobile devices (in some cases the device cannot import the exported file)
- fixed getting books details from barnesandnoble.com, books.google.com
- fixed sort direction save/restore
- fixed export functions for group by date added and date read modes
v4.3.0.1226 [Mar 4, 2015]
version 4.3 build 1225
- added dropdown lists with the possible values for the most of the fields in the book card. Press "arrow down" key in field to activate.
- now you can resize book card window and "scan drive for books" dialog
- https links support
- added a button to open the folder with the backup copies in the Preferences
- added the ability to set Dropbox folder as a backup destination in a single click
- added the ability to edit custom fields in the book card dialog
- fixed getting book details from bol.com
- a lot of minor improvements and fixes
v4.2.0.1224 [Dec 9, 2014]
- added new db field for Illustrators
- faster upload to web server during export to the mobile device
- you can use logical AND and OR operations when search by Subject in Advanced book search (F3 hotkey)
- optimized search by any field function
- added ability to group by Translator, Editor, Illustrator using menu item "View-Group books by..."
- added ability to sort by Year, Pages, Date read using menu item "View-Sort books by..."
- easier installation process (less steps)
- fixed getting book details from barnesandnoble.com, bol.com
- a lot of minor issues were fixed
v4.0.0.1221 [Jul 11, 2014]
- added batch book edit feature. Select several books and click on Edit toolbar button to change almost any field in the selected books
- added batch book file rename function using editable templates. Check Tools menu.
- added a view mode collection - Cover Thumbnails. Check View menu.
- added a view mode collection - Cover Flow. Good for Windows Tablets.
- added a button to clear the search field and to cancel a filter (if set)
- added a hint with numeric rating value (both in the book card and book details area)
- fixed parsing some EPUB files (cover image and synopsis)
v3.9.0.1217 [Mar 4, 2014]
- Added getting metadata and cover images (using the first page) for PDF files
- Added chart statistics for custom fields (press F5 to check)
- Added checking for write permissions for the database folder when opening the collection
- Added an ability to search books by local path, so you can filter books placed in some folder or e-books of the some file type. Check menu Tools-Book Search or press F3
- Added an ability to search books by Series name (menu item Tools-Book search)
- Added "do not import book number" option to the "Append from..." dialog
- The quick search field above the list now search by author too
- Added unicode file name support
- Improved function for parsing .mobi, .prc, .pdb, .azw ebook files
- Fixed getting book details from Ozon.ru
- Fixed a lot of minor issues
v3.6.0.1212 [Sep 22, 2013]
- now the number of folders is displayed in the statusbar for all "group by..." modes
- now you can print and export to PDF grouped book list too after using menu "View-Group books by..."
- now the program remembers the book you closed it on and starts with that book selected
- now you can set ranges for year and book number when using menu item "Tools-Book search". For example, 1997-2003
- fixed getting book details from books.google.com and ozon.ru
- fixed export to different formats when books are grouped by some field
v3.5.0.1210 [Jul 30, 2013]
- now the number of folders is displayed in the statusbar for all "group by..." modes
- now you can print and export to PDF grouped book list too after using menu "View-Group books by..."
- now the program remembers the book you closed it on and starts with that book selected
- now you can set ranges for year and book number when using menu item "Tools-Book search". For example, 1997-2003
- fixed getting book details from books.google.com and ozon.ru
- fixed export to different formats when books are grouped by some field
v3.4.0.1207 [May 8, 2013]
- added the buttons to the book card for quick editing of subject, binding type and location directories
- added checking for the new update available before writing to the support team
- better hint handling in virtual shelf mode
- now you can drag&drop the book file(s) to All My Books window to add it or to link it with the current book
- added functions for import the colleciton made with MyHomeLib and Booknizer
- added: now the program displays the book titles in the delete confirmation dialog
- fixes in getting cover from Bing function
- fixed getting book details from Ozon.ru, Powells.com, b&n, bol.com
- fixed advanced filters in virtual shelf view mode
v3.3.0.1206 [Jan 6, 2013]
version 3.3
- added new Export to mobile device feature and new app for iPhone and iPod Touch! Check menu item Tools-Export to-Export to mobile device or just press CTRL-M in the program
- added gif loader during downloading the books details
- new way of empty cover image displaying
- new "Standard" template for the person details are. Check menu item "Directories-Names" and then "View-HTML template"
- added new HTML template for the book details, named "Rusty Art"
- new book HTML templates were improved a bit according to your feedback
- improved the way "Your books" are displayed in the "Names" directory
- restored functionality: single click in the Loan, Unread, Wishlish columns changes their value
- better navigation with the cursor keys in the virtual shelf
- fixed book operations in "group-by" modes (tree-view)
- fixed getting book details from bol.com, ozon.ru
v3.2.0.1204 [Oct 6, 2012]
- new visual control is used now for the book list (fixed scrolling related problems)
- added an ability to sort book list by Author
- added an ability to sort exported books by Author
- added an ability to add Subject field as an additional column to the book list
- added new "Compact2" template for printing the collection or export to PDF
- Subjects and Binding types are available now in Directories menu instead of Preferences
- fixed getting book details from Ozon.ru, b&n, Powells, bol.com
- fixed lookup by ISBN on Amazon when "Remove hyphens from ISBN" option is turned off
- new logo and icons :)
v3.1.0.1203 [Aug 7, 2012]
- new visual control is used now for the book list (fixed scrolling related problems)
- added an ability to sort book list by Author
- added an ability to sort exported books by Author
- added an ability to add Subject field as an additional column to the book list
- added new "Compact2" template for printing the collection or export to PDF
- Subjects and Binding types are available now in Directories menu instead of Preferences
- fixed getting book details from Ozon.ru, b&n, Powells, bol.com
- fixed lookup by ISBN on Amazon when "Remove hyphens from ISBN" option is turned off
- new logo and icons :)
v2.9.0.1137 [Mar 19, 2012]
-Fast downloading of book related information from internet book databases, including plot synopsis, reviews and book cover.
v2.7 [Oct 28, 2011]
version 2.7 build 1134
- added "Date read" field to help you to track the books you've read
- added "Play time" field for the audio books playing time
- added an ability to turn off the book details and display cover images in full screen. Check "View" menu
- added an ability to read ebook details from FBD files, including zipped FBD files
- "use relative path" option is used separately for the each database now
- "remove existing" button in the "Scan drive for books" dialog now works correctly with the relative paths as well
- http links are clickable now if they are in "Comments" or "Synopsis" fields
- fixed getting book details from ozon.ru, powells.com, books.google.com
v2.5 [Aug 4, 2011]
Added menu item "Book-Download cover (F2)" for quick search cover image on Bing. Also click on empty cover area will start the cover image lookup automatically. Added CTRL-TAB and CTRL-SHIFT-TAB hot keys for tab switching all dialogs with tabs. Added "Overdue debtors" filter in the "Friends" directory. Added optional overdue debtor reminder on the program start. Turned off by default. "Group books by" view mode improved (tree updates). "Loan history" dialog has been improved a bit. Added an ability to add entire folder as one book in the "Scan drive for books" function. Fixed getting book details from b&n and powells.com. Fixed sorting issue when books are groupped by author's last name. Fixed several minor issues as well
v1.1 [Apr 25, 2008]
- added: book details import from amazon.co.uk
- added: book details import from amazon.fr
- added: German, Czech, Bulgarian, Spanish, Ukrainian, Slovak and Turkish translations
- added: import book details from Amazon.de
- fixed: minor bugs
