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Author Topic: Kyrathaba's GoodReads Manager  (Read 14368 times)

kyrathaba

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Kyrathaba's GoodReads Manager
« on: October 06, 2013, 09:09 PM »
The following program will open and read a CSV file exported from your Goodreads.com account.

Download link: http://kyrathaba.dcmembers.com/ccount/click.php?id=20 (4.9 Mb)

  • shows total books found on your "Read" shelf
  • shows total number of pages for all books you've read
  • clickable listview to bring up detailed data on a particular title
  • code available upon request for anyone who wishes to further develop this project (see the attached zipped project files)


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Requires: that .NET Framework be installed; that you have a valid CSV file exported from Goodreads

The project zip file attached to this post contains the Visual C# Project files for any developers who may wish to examine the code and/or extend the functionality of this application.

Downloads (as of 02/22/2014): 84

« Last Edit: February 22, 2014, 08:09 PM by kyrathaba »

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Re: Kyrathasoft GoodReads Manager
« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2013, 03:18 AM »
@kyrathaba: Thanks! Shall try it out...

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Re: Kyrathasoft GoodReads Manager
« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2013, 10:15 AM »
looks awesome, i am willing to try this out too.

off-topic: my GR username is the same as here, feel free to add me!

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Re: Kyrathasoft GoodReads Manager
« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2013, 11:47 AM »
Will it work with a CSV file from LibraryThing?

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Re: Kyrathasoft GoodReads Manager
« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2013, 11:53 AM »
He'd have to answer for sure, but I'd say probably not.  The only way it would work is if LibraryThing exported in the exact same structure as GoodReads, which is a large improbability.

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Re: Kyrathasoft GoodReads Manager
« Reply #5 on: October 07, 2013, 12:15 PM »
Will it work with a CSV file from LibraryThing?

Never tried it, but I seriously doubt they're compatible.

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Re: Kyrathasoft GoodReads Manager
« Reply #6 on: October 07, 2013, 12:19 PM »
In my OP, added a zipped attachment of the Visual Studio C# Project, for anyone who wishes to peruse the code and perhaps extend it.

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Re: Kyrathasoft GoodReads Manager
« Reply #7 on: October 07, 2013, 12:21 PM »
Lanux, friend-requested you on Goodreads.com.

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Re: Kyrathaba's GoodReads Manager
« Reply #8 on: October 31, 2013, 02:35 AM »
kyrathaba and lanux128, friend requested both of you on GR.  :)