Pick a random book?

foosion · Today, 06:46 PM

I'd like to create something that goes through all of my Calibre books, finds those that have the onkobo column checked but doesn't have a date in the finished column, then choose one at random.

Something like:

Code:

import random

unfinished = [book for books if book.onkobo and not book.finished]
book = random.choice(unfinished)
show(book.title, book.author)

How would I do this?

theducks · Today, 07:33 PM

I have a VL for 'To Read'

Code:

Not #finished:>12/31/2000 and formats:true and not formats:other and not #usertags:split_up

finished is a date (2000 is my abandoned date)
usertags is what it says

, I tag there when I use Epub Split (PI) on a boxed set
So, if it has a format and not fand any of the other, it represents my (outta control) TBR pile
Once that VL is active, you just use the dice Icon (select a Random Book)
Note: You may need to add it to a toolbar

foosion · Today, 07:49 PM

Goes off to figure out virtual libraries.

I like the idea of tracking abandoned books.

Sirtel · Today, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foosion

Goes off to figure out virtual libraries.

I like the idea of tracking abandoned books.

You can also use saved searches instead of virtual libraries.

Based on your post, it would be something like #onkobo:true and #finished:false

theducks · Today, 08:31 PM

The reason I prefer VL's is because you can use them in conjunction with the Tag Browser.
Show To Read and filter by Science Fiction

foosion · Today, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirtel

You can also use saved searches instead of virtual libraries.

Based on your post, it would be something like #onkobo:true and #finished:false

Even simpler.

Today, 06:46 PM	#1
foosion Groupie Posts: 182 Karma: 4562 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: Kobo Libra 2 & Clara BW	Pick a random book? I'd like to create something that goes through all of my Calibre books, finds those that have the onkobo column checked but doesn't have a date in the finished column, then choose one at random. Something like: Code: import random unfinished = [book for books if book.onkobo and not book.finished] book = random.choice(unfinished) show(book.title, book.author) How would I do this?

Today, 07:33 PM	#2
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 30,225 Karma: 57978960 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	I have a VL for 'To Read' Code: Not #finished:>12/31/2000 and formats:true and not formats:other and not #usertags:split_up finished is a date (2000 is my abandoned date) usertags is what it says , I tag there when I use Epub Split (PI) on a boxed set So, if it has a format and not fand any of the other, it represents my (outta control) TBR pile Once that VL is active, you just use the dice Icon (select a Random Book) Note: You may need to add it to a toolbar

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Today, 07:49 PM	#3
foosion Groupie Posts: 182 Karma: 4562 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: Kobo Libra 2 & Clara BW	Goes off to figure out virtual libraries. I like the idea of tracking abandoned books.

Today, 08:31 PM	#5
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 30,225 Karma: 57978960 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	The reason I prefer VL's is because you can use them in conjunction with the Tag Browser. Show To Read and filter by Science Fiction