CHRIS KARR  I have a quick fix posted at http://books.aetherial.net/ . Later this evening, I'll release an official version with the fix.  
(Version 3.2)

CHRIS KARR  I just fixed this bug. Look for the fix in 3.2.  
(Version 3.1.10)

CHRIS KARR  Thanks for the report. I'll take a look at it and see if I can solve the problem in 3.2.  
(Version 3.1.10)

CHRIS KARR  3.1.9 linked above includes a bug that adversely affects Tiger users. (Book information is not displayed.)

3.1.10 is in testing and will be released soon. Until that release, I recommend that Tiger users avoid this release for the time being.  
(Version 3.1.9)

CHRIS KARR  The 91 MB file links to the full distribution - binaries, source, and auxiliary programs. A slimmer version is available at

http://homepage.mac.com/cjkarr/Books/Books_3.0a10.tbz

The large file size is something that will be addressed in the next few iterations of the app. The size is caused by the new plugins I included. I anticipate that I'll include a built-in plugin downloader in the app to trim some of this fat.  
(Version 3.0a10)

CHRIS KARR  Brian, I had goofed when I created the Books distribution and an earlier version of the software got included instead of the newest. Try downloading the software again and see if the real 3.0alpha8 still crashes.

-Chris  
(Version 3.0a8)

CHRIS KARR  ISBN displaying on the main window is a bug and oversight on my part. This will be corrected in the next release.

The bottom pane display is an HTML-based plugin that can be edited to your heart's content. If you're interested in checking it out, you can locate the "Default Display.plugin" bundle in either the source or the binary, and explore the bundle's contents to see how it works. I've been planning on documenting this better, but time is always limited (through such documentation is a priority).

As for the HTML export - it's coming. The Books web server isn't intended to be used as a public website for the world to see - instead, it's intended to be used to share your book data on the local network. An HTML export option will be forthcoming for publishing to your own web servers for the entire world to see.

If you have any other questions or concerns, don't hesitate to e-mail me at books@aetherial.net. I don't check these pages as often and I'd hate to see a bug report or good suggestion pass me by for that reason.  
(Version 3.0a7)

CHRIS KARR  I haven't seen Delicious Library yet, so I can't make any comparisons between the two. However, I can make the following pledges that I believe are good for the users in the long term.

1. Books is free and open source and I have no plans to change that.

2. I am committed to my users and building them the best product that I can. I listen to their comments, questions, and needs and strive to make Books serve their needs and not my own personal preconceptions of what a cataloging application may be.

3. I am also committed to making Books an application that is useful for all people around the world. While I can't understand their writing, people in places like China, Europe, and elsewhere are as much first-class users of Books as my English users.

4. If there are features or tweaks that will make Books more useful to its users, I will gladly work to add and support those features for my users.  
(Version 2.2.1)

CHRIS  Could you mail me at books@aetherial.net and describe more in depth how this would function as you imagine it?  
(Version 2.0.6)

CHRIS  Try on the menubar

File -> Import -> Batch ISBN Import  
(Version 2.0.4)

CHRIS KARR  I'm the developer of Books, and I've seen a number of comments suggesting the Booxter "borrowed" features from Books. Personally, I have no problem with Booxter borrowing ideas and implementing them in its product. (I would have some issue with code being "borrowed", but ideas are not code.)

For what it is worth, I originally wrote Books to fill a need that I didn't see being addressed in the OS X community. So, rather than buy Library (The 1.x version didn't have the features I needed.), I rolled my own application. Had Library or Booxter been at the state they are now, I would have probably paid them their VERY reasonable prices, and done something else besides developing Books.

I'm meandering here, but I would like to echo the words of another poster. If Booxter (or Library) suits your needs and you feel that it is worth the $15, by all means, send them the cash. The more OS X software being developed, the better. If you like Books instead, download it.

And for what it is worth, the release of Booxter did light a fire under my ass to make Books better. So, while Booxter may have borrowed some ideas from Books, I saw some things that were done better in Booxter and attempted to bring Books up to par. So, I imagine that there was plenty of give and take from both parties.  
(Version 1.1.5)

CHRIS  Download beta 14. I found some problems in the saving and loading code that this release fixes.  
(Version 2.0b12)

CHRIS  I should note that while I work for a university, this is a project done in my free time and without any university sponsorship or support.  
(Version 2.0b8)

CHRIS  The MU text wasn't there when I complained via e-mail. I've not complained at VT as I've gotten tired of complaining to them. I've informed both MU and VT that I didn't want betas listed.

*shrug*  
(Version 2.0b6)

CHRIS KARR  The 2.0 beta cycle is not intended for casual use. I MacUpdate insists on listing every beta I do on this page. In the meantime, download 1.2.3  
(Version 2.0b2)

CHRIS KARR  If anyone is having trouble with saving, please e-mail me at books@aetherial.net. I can't help fix the problem if I don't hear about it.  
(Version 1.0.1)