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Oct 31, 2017 08:48AM
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Can someone post how to have a link by picture that doesn't end up the size of a monster?
You can specify the size of a picture. Is that what you're asking?image: "<"img src="https://www.goodreads.com/image..." width="40" height="100" alt="description"/">" (Width must be 0-400, Height must be 0-1000, alt is a description of the image. All three are optional, but recommended.)
Obviously, no quotes around the < and >
Tessa wrote: "Can someone post how to have a link by picture that doesn't end up the size of a monster?"I just did this with gifs and used what Fabi posted to adjust the size. I had to play with it a few times to keep it in the right ratio though.
This is something I use every day, and at first, I just happened upon it. You can manipulate the 'Get a Copy' section under the blurb of each book page.If you go into your account settings (like where you'd change the photo for your avatar), you can go across the top and click on "book links".
First, you'll see:
Kindle eBook Button
Show or hide the buy button if a Kindle edition exists for a book.
Kindle eBook Button -- hide (if this button reads 'show' instead of 'hide', you can click on it and any time you're on a book page and looking at the kindle version, the kindle price of that book on Amazon will be shown here--It will also show if it's available for free with KU, which I LOVE because I know right away if it's a KU book without having to check Amazon--if it reads 'hide', you're already seeing the prices--you just have to make sure you're viewing the kindle edition of the book to see the prices.)
From this page, you can also manipulate which book links (places where you can get a copy of the book) you see in the 'Get a Copy' section on each book page and also the order they're shown in. That way, if you buy a lot of books at Barnes and Noble, for instance, you can have a link to that shown.
**You can also get to this page if you click on the 'stores' button under 'Get a Copy' and then click on 'customize order'.
Yay you girls Rock!!!Thanks😘
I've been wanting to mention this website i came across. www.novel99.com. There are a lot of books loaded there which can be read for free. I don't mention it often because I feel bad for the authors. But right at the top of the list is Maybe In Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid.......
And there Jean is a bloody fantastic book.
Ok, so how do you even add the picture of the book. 🙈🙈🙈
Right above this comment box is an add book/author link. Click on that, then search by either book or author...find the book you are looking for in the list, at the bottom of that window that pops up, you can select either link or cover, If you choose cover, you'll see the book appear. Click add, and you are on your way!!!
Sorry guys I'm making a new list of What to Read post-Drive and also updating what i have already read in the past few years... since I only started using GR last month! lol
Does anyone know how to add books you read years ago so they don't populate the News Feed and piss everyone off?!?
If you go into your account settings, feeds, then uncheck "add a book to your shelves" and save - that should prevent everything you add from showing in your feed. When you are done updating you can go back and recheck it.
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Goodreads app is bad! I never use it or mobile version of site.
*jaw drops* I wonder if it'll work on already started subscriptions?
Tessa so it extends the yearly subscription by another 2 months??
Yes, but in my case, my subscription is monthly, but yep! Awesome, right? :)
Yeah Leslie I agree. The GR app on my phone is pretty lame. I much prefer to access the site on my laptop. Only use it on the phone if I have to when I'm away, but it's tricky to use and limiting.
When I get on GR on my phone, I just go to the desktop mode and zoom in on whatever I'm doing. I HATE the mobile version. Same with Amazon, Maryses's site, etc. I can't stand not seeing everything.
Same. I don't use the app. I don't use FB's app either. Both sucks compared to just desktop.
Thank you! KRB Fangirls Group & Amy Fox – TECH SupportHOW TO POST A GIF ON GR:
There are a couple ways to do it. Most people use PHOTOBUCKET.
* make a photobucket account.
* Search for your photo.
* Click on it
* Click on HTML code.
* Now back at your post. Paste it.
* easy as that
You can practice here.
HOW TO POST A GIF CONT'D - By Amy FoxSecond way to do it.
* find a gif (most likely on tumblr).
* right click it and copy -> "copy image url"
* use code (found above the box under (some html is ok) <*img src="http://www.goodreads.com/image..." width="40" height="100" alt="description"/*>
I used * in the example HTML but don't use it when you make your gif otherwise it won't work. I had to do it that way to make it show in this thread.
I also take the width and height numbers. Then it will automatically set the gif width and height for you. But if you want you can play with those numbers to make it the size you want.
Example:
<*img src="http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-conten..." width="" height="" alt="description"/*>
Practice making gifs in this thread. :)
HOW TO CREATE SPOILER TAGS:I used * in the example spoiler below but don't use it when you make your spoiler otherwise it won't work. I had to do it that way to make it show in this thread.
Example:
<*spoiler> I love Goodreads! <*/spoiler>
To figure out if you have duplicate books listed:(by Amy Fox)
*click on 'MyBooks' (top of your goodreads page)
* scroll on the left side if the page until you get to 'Find Duplicates' (under tools)
* click on 'Find Duplicates'
If you have any duplicates it will list them there. Check both duplicate copies before you delete one to make sure you don't delete your "review".
Adding books recommended to you:(by Amy Fox)
To figure out how to add the person who recommended the book to you:
*go to the book page of the book recommended to you
* click on "want to read" under the book cover
* then hit refresh on the book page
* it should show that you have a 'review' now
* click on 'edit' review
* on the bottom of your review there is "more options" click on it
*there will be an option to put in the name of the person who recommended the book to you.
I know it looks like a lot of instructions but it's really easy and fast.
Anyone know if there is a way to save lists? There have been a few that contain major catnip, but I don't always remember what they are. Right now, I found a goodie, and just want to keep it for further reference.
You can like a list then see the lists you like - not seen a way you can save them
Okay, anyone want to share with how you post a link that's pretty such as:Lisa's Pick For Me List
Rather than:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
I know there is a way - and I did it once, but I'll be damned if I namember how!!!
Like this?Oooh that worked! I followed the link some html is ok and copy and pasted the link info and updated
Paula wrote: "Like this?Oooh that worked! These are the instructions - my link text"
Yeah - like your first link. But when I clicked on your my link text, it just took me back to Goodreads :( No instructions!!
Lisa wrote: "Paula wrote: "Like this?Oooh that worked! These are the instructions - my link text"
Yeah - like your first link. But when I clicked on your my link text, it just took me back to Goodreads :( No..." That's because every time I try to copy the instructions it puts itself in a link grrrr
Give up!! I followed the link some html is ok above the comments box and copy and pasted the link info and updated
Lol! I was swearing as everytime I tried to copy and paste it linked itself
This is the list I was looking at. https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1... I see these and know there are a ton on there I'll love. Heck, on this one, I read 23 of the first 30, and one of the 7 is a repeat. :) That's why I keep wanting to find a way to save them.
Can someone tell me when I want to add to a comment my iPad takes me straight to the app and I can’t log through the website? I can add a comment at the bottom of the page. But not to what it relates to. If that makes sense?
The problem is, you have the app. I did for a little bit, but it would drive me nuts by doing that, so I got rid of the app. Honestly, I find the app isn't as good as the actual website, so I haven't missed it at all.
At the top of the page it will ask you if you want to a Open In The App you need to click no BUT you need to close the goodreads page first and the web browser to start from the beginning.You will need to do this each time you close the GR page or your browser which can get annoying 😤
So I would just delete the App from your Table. It’s a very shite App anyway and I only use it on my phone cause the font is bigger in the App
Yeah, I agree. I just go to the website on Chrome (or Safari). Forget the app!
So do use the emails as notifications there are messages. As on the app. It shows in red numbers. I use it on an iPad. I don’t use a lap top. All are apple.
I deleted the App and it worked.🙌🍾Thanks girls. How do you check the notifications? Email? Or is there another way?
