Record Movies & TV Shows Too
Reading Forest can manage not only books but also movie and TV show viewing records. Simply add credits like "Director" or "Cast", and it automatically switches to video mode.
Steps to Add a Movie
- Open the add dialog with [Edit]→[Add Book] ()
- Enter the movie name in the Title field
- Change the default "Author" credit to "Director" and enter the name. You can also add "Cast" and other credits as needed.
- Enter the runtime (in minutes or H:MM:SS format)
- Click [OK] to register
Automatic Video Mode Switching
Adding any of the following credits will automatically switch to video mode, changing "Page Count" to "Runtime": "Director", "Direction", "Screenplay", "Cast", or "Music".
Adding any of the following credits will automatically switch to video mode, changing "Page Count" to "Runtime": "Director", "Direction", "Screenplay", "Cast", or "Music".
Can I use ISBN search?
ISBN search is for books only. Movies must be entered manually. You can use Database Search to look up movies on streaming services or review sites.
ISBN search is for books only. Movies must be entered manually. You can use Database Search to look up movies on streaming services or review sites.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I search for movies by ISBN?
ISBN search is for books only. Movies must be entered manually. You can use Database Search to look up movies on streaming services or review sites.
Q: Can I record TV dramas and anime?
Yes. Add a "Direction" credit to automatically switch to video mode.
Q: Can I change a book entry to a movie?
Edit the credits and add video-related credits such as "Director" or "Cast", and it will automatically switch to video mode.