01-26-2023, 07:01 PM | #1 |
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Suddenly can't add book to Calibre
I've added books to my Calibre library in the past but I'm getting an error message today. I tried 2 different epub files but get the following error message. I added a book just a few days ago with no problem. Any suggestions? Thanks.
calibre, version 3.9.0 ERROR: Errors while adding: Failed to add any books, click "Show details" for more information ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Failed to add the book: The Handmaid's Tale /var/folders/tq/4tcd6pln6r3d4410dr5rld240000gn/C/calibre_3.9.0_tmp_vl5IcU/90v0Jb_add_books/0/The Handmaids Tale.epub With error: Traceback (most recent call last): File "site-packages/calibre/gui2/add.py", line 399, in add_book File "site-packages/calibre/db/legacy.py", line 224, in create_book_entry File "site-packages/calibre/db/cache.py", line 62, in call_func_with_lock File "site-packages/calibre/db/cache.py", line 1552, in create_book_entry File "site-packages/calibre/db/backend.py", line 843, in execute File "src/cursor.c", line 236, in resetcursor ReadOnlyError: ReadOnlyError: attempt to write a readonly database |
01-26-2023, 07:29 PM | #2 |
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Is metadata.db flagged as read-only?
If not, where is the library folder kept? Issues often arise when using a NAS or stored in Dropbox. |
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01-26-2023, 07:33 PM | #3 |
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Look at the bottom line on that message. READ ONLY (library)
What OS? Do not run with the Library on a Networked drive, NAS ... If you restored from CD/DVD, the Library needs to have the access restored to RW (those media are read only) Your A/V is being very helpful |
01-26-2023, 10:40 PM | #4 |
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For some reason, everything is back to normal and it is working fine. I have no idea what happened but I'm glad it's fixed. Thank you both for giving me some advice on what to do.
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