The Booksidian plugin integrates Goodreads data into Obsidian, enabling users to create customized book notes. It utilizes the Goodreads RSS feed to extract details like title, author, subtitle, series, and other metadata to populate both the body and frontmatter of notes. Users can sync specific shelves from Goodreads, and the plugin provides options to automatically update or overwrite existing notes. Booksidian is highly customizable, allowing for tailored note organization and presentation. It can also link back to Goodreads for quick reference and pairs well with plugins like Dataview for creating visually appealing book libraries.
The Douban plugin allows users to import and manage content from Douban directly within Obsidian. It supports importing various types of media, such as movies, books, music, TV shows, diaries, and games, along with user-specific data like ratings, comments, and watch/read status. The plugin enables synchronization of personal records, saving media covers locally or to an image hosting service, and customizing templates and file organization. It also integrates with other Obsidian plugins like Timeline and themes to enhance visualization.
The ePub Reader plugin allows users to open and read `.epub` files directly within their Obsidian vault. By placing ePub books in any vault folder, users can click on the file to view and read the content in a dedicated ePub view. The plugin supports features like table of contents navigation for seamless browsing through chapters and sections, enhancing the reading experience within Obsidian. It integrates effortlessly into the workflow, making it convenient for users to manage and access eBooks alongside their notes and other files.
The Apple Books Highlights plugin allows you to seamlessly sync your Apple Books highlights with Obsidian, giving you a centralized hub for all your notes and highlighted passages. With this plugin, you can choose from three convenient syncing options: automatic startup sync, a command prompt, or a book icon on the left ribbon. This means you can access and organize your highlighted content from multiple devices, making it easier to review and reference important information.
The Bookshelf plugin provides a centralized and visual way to manage your reading activity within Obsidian. It gathers metadata from your book notes, such as covers, authors, and ratings, and displays them in a personal library view. It also tracks reading progress through entries made in book notes or daily notes, offering a chronological view of your reading journey. Users can analyze their habits with statistics and charts, customize metadata fields to suit their note-taking style, and define how progress is recorded through flexible pattern-based parsing.