OK, maybe I'm in the wrong place but hopefully someone can help me or direct me to the right place. I have a Samsung Captivate. I downloaded FBreader app so I can read ebooks in epub format. I don't want Kindle and from reviews I read, FBreader is better than Aldiko or Laputa.
#1. Where do I go to buy ebooks (latest booksbest sellers, etc.)?
#2. How do I download them to my PC then transfer to my external SD memory card in my phone? Or/And
#3. How do I download directly from my phone to the SD card and this use the app to read?
Thanks in advance for your help, Fellow Droiders.
p.s. I DO have Kies installed. How/Can I use that for syncing ebooks from PC to phone?
When I first started learning Android, I had to experiment with a few different kinds of ebook readers. I previously had a Tilt that I loaded Incubus' Froyo on, and that was the only thing I ever read books on.
FBreader never really did quite work right for me, I ended up using the free version Wordplayer. It seems to work the fastest, has a lot of nice options, and doesn't screw up the formatting of the text. I read about 20 books on the tilt, and now that I've got a Captivate, I've read six on this device using Wordplayer.
As far as where to buy books, that's a matter of searching Google. I haven't bought any epub books myself, I've just been converting my old .lit ebooks using Calibre.
I never had any luck with FBReader I know it does not get good reviews but I have liked Aldiko that I even purchased the premium version of it. I was getting my books from Barnes and Noble in epub format but the only thing that it would play on without decrypting the files is their Nook software which is fine in its self but my other collection of books that I did not get from Barnes and Noble I import them with Aldiko. One nice thing about the nook software is that you can do it all on your phone and never have to worry about the PC as it will load the book on your phone directly
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I checked the nook site, and it does not show support for .mobi files. The majority of my ebook collection is already in that format, and I would hate to have to convert each and every book over to epub, etc.
Does the Nook Color support .mobi files, rooted or not? I did read that someone was able to get the Kindle reader app on the NC, which reads the .mobi files, so I happy with that, but I just want to make sure before I make the purchase.
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DevalB said:
I checked the nook site, and it does not show support for .mobi files. The majority of my ebook collection is already in that format, and I would hate to have to convert each and every book over to epub, etc.
Does the Nook Color support .mobi files, rooted or not? I did read that someone was able to get the Kindle reader app on the NC, which reads the .mobi files, so I happy with that, but I just want to make sure before I make the purchase.
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The NC supports epub ... a rooted NC can install the Kindle app so that would be a route .. a better route might be to use Calibre (free DL) .. this PC app can convert mobi files to epub and can do so in bulk so you needn't do them one by one .. also the Calibre software (runs on your PC) can connect and send files to the NC, so pretty handy.
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The NC supports epub ... a rooted NC can install the Kindle app so that would be a route .. a better route might be to use Calibre (free DL) .. this PC app can convert mobi files to epub and can do so in bulk so you needn't do them one by one .. also the Calibre software (runs on your PC) can connect and send files to the NC, so pretty handy.
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True, I use Calibre for my EVO to convert books, but I was hoping to avoid even a bulk conversion, only due to the sheer number of books to do so.
I'm not afraid of rooting it, so that may be the best way to go, and this way I can whispersync with my desktop (in theory)
Enticed by the 1.8 Million books and claim of free books I installed the Kobo reader on my rooted NC.
The app loads and you can browse books in the catalog BUT when you try to open a free book or a preview of a book to purchase the app crashes out.
It seems to work fine on my Droid X so this seems to be a Nook-ism....I wonder if the screen size is an issue?
Anyone else tried this or had any luck?
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Chris
I had a ereader that used kobo before we got the nook. I just downloaded the app so we could use the books we had already bought with them. I can see my books on the shelf, but it still says "waiting to download" and never does.. i hope somebody can help us with this.
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I had the same problem on my Rooted Nook Color.
Kobo loaded and then showed "waiting for download" on each of the books (I have about 65 or so).
I rebooted my Nook to make sure there was nothing hung; then I ran the program and let it sit for about an hour. When I cam back to check on it, it was just finishing the last of the books.
Now it works just fine, and new books download into it with any delay. I am not sure what the problem is when it first downloads your library; but I got tired of quitting the program and decided to let it run as long as it wanted to.
Good luck!
It downloaded my books and then mentioned they are working on the issue. I downloaded a preview and it opens and then immediatly crashes back to my library.
I did a reboot, log out log back in and remove and reinstall. Still have same issue.
I logged a support ticket to see what they say but I am guessing it could be related to the screen size OR it requiring a unique hardware ID i.e. phone number for account/licensing purposes.
If I hear back from Kobo will post anything of interest here.
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Re: the downloads hanging, mine worked after I did a "clear local data" and re-inserted my microSD card. I'm guessing it stores books on the card.
I still can't open books though. Same error as above.
Update: The app still doesn't work, but if you connect your NookColor to your computer via USB, you can copy your Kobo books from Adobe's Digital Editions software. You will first need to go to your Kobo account on their website, download the book into Adobe Digital editions. Then connect your NookColor to your computer via USB. Once it is recognized, open Adobe Digital Editions. It should find your NookColor. Authorize the Nook, then you can drag and drop books from ADE into your NookColor's icon on the left. They work fine in the B&N ebook library. No pretty covers, though, at least on the ones I copied over.
Having this problem too after trying to read a book I bought at Borders.com. Any workaround to get Kobo to work or is the Adobe software trick still the way to go?
I have a rooted NC 2.2 Froyo. Everything, by and large, works splendidly. Youtube, gmail, chat, etc all seamless.
My biggest problem is the nook e-reader app.
1. It won't sync
2. epub files i load to the "document" folder are erratic. Some show up, some don't and most won't even open.
eg. this morning i loaded 10 epub books into the folder. 3 appeared in "my files" and only one opened.
I tried clearing the cache, trying different folders, only loading the epub files without the image file...nadda.
Any help would be greatly appreciated since i bought my nook primarily for reading.
Oh, and when i try to open certain games i receive the message "Information about your device cannot be retrieved due to an unstable platform status. Please restart the application."
anyone? anyone?
FBReader
HI,
Not sure what your issue is, but I was reading books on NC SD card Froyo using
FBReader successfully. I also used Calibre Library to access my ebooks on PC,
served from Calibre (Open source ebook manager) (Doing same now on emmc version
of Cyanogenmod. (CM7/14)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=966339
Talks about a problem on Honeycomb version, perhaps it is also for Froyo Versions?
Good luck, I have been enjoying my NC a lot for ebook reading!
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Has anyone found a universal e-reader that can read both Mobi and Epub formats? My collection of books for the nook color include both and I'd rather just go with 1 reader instead of 2 if I could. If there isn't such a thing what readers would you guys suggest for a CM7 rooted NC? Thanks for the help!
I think Cool Reader supports both, I never tried it so can't say for sure
According to https://market.android.com/details?id=org.coolreader&feature=search_result Cool Reader does indeed support both (though only non-DRM Mobi files).
Why not just download Calibre to your PC and let it manage your books. Does all the translations for you
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Why not just download Calibre to your PC and let it manage your books. Does all the translations for you
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Seconded. Converting Mobi to epub is a snap in calibre, and then you can choose your own e-reader. I recommend Aldiko, personally. It has a lot going for it over the nook app.
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Why not just download Calibre to your PC and let it manage your books. Does all the translations for you
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This may be hard to believe but not everyone has a PC in front of them 24/7.
Cool Reader is very good for mobi files.
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This may be hard to believe but not everyone has a PC in front of them 24/7.
Cool Reader is very good for mobi files.
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You don't have to have a pc in front of you all the time....just long enough to convert your existing mobi files. Takes about 30 seconds each. Thus the use of the word CONVERT, rather than READ.
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Cool Reader is very good for mobi files.
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It is? I have yet to get the Market version to open a single non-DRM one, regardless of whether the extension is .mobi or .prc - despite this ability being touted on the Market page (but strangely not the official home page).
Rodney
DaoCaoXie Reader claims to handle both epub and mobi formats although I use Calibre and have never needed to test the mobi functionality.
I have to say I've tried all the eReaders going on Android and like DaoCaoXie Reader the best. It has its limitations; searching is non-existent and it can import only 80 books. But for easy reading with nice page transitions; full brightness and font control I like this one a lot.
[edit] I've just looked up info on DaoCaoXie Reader and it seems that automatic import is limited to 80 books, not the whole library.[/edit]
I tried almost all the readers before settling for FBReader. It says it supports mobi but I always use ePub. For me it was the easiest to use and is most flexible. The default formatting wasn't great but I could quickly change the font, line spacing and margins to get it to look exactly how I liked. For what I like it beats every reader software in my book, including the Nook Color stock reader.
No affiliations, just a satisfied user.
I also use FBReader, but haven't tried the .mobi because I already converted all my .mobi to .epub (and any new books I just buy in .epub).
I also like FBReader because of the FBSync app that lets me keep it synced with my Thunderbolt. That is the reason I switched from Aldiko.
jasoraso said:
I also use FBReader, but haven't tried the .mobi ...
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Well for a thread about reading .mobi eBooks ... good comment. Especially the more so because FbReader, by its own admission doesn't do .mobi.
FbReader is, IMHO, awkward, clunky and ugly ...but if thats what you want - go for it.
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Well for a thread about reading .mobi eBooks ... good comment. Especially the more so because FbReader, by its own admission doesn't do .mobi.
FbReader is, IMHO, awkward, clunky and ugly ...but if thats what you want - go for it.
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From the FBreader.org about page:
Main features:
Supported e-book formats are
ePub, an international e-publishing standard.
fb2, a Russian e-books standard de facto.
plucker, one of the most popular Palm e-book format.
Non-DRM'd version of Mobipocket, a popular commercial e-book format.
More formats.
As to FBReader being "clunky" - that is indeed your opinion. I find it it no more clunky than Aldiko or other readers, and the FBSync option makes it much less "clunky" in actual use for my purposes than other readers.
I use ireader for drm'd .prc / mobi books (some work, some don't) can't recall if it supports epub though.
I also had books in various formats. After trying many different options to read .mobi books. I finally decided the quickest and easiest thing to do was use Calibre to convert everything to .epub I'm also using a Calibre app to import my books from PC to the SD card on my NC and have found that to be much easier than mounting my Nook every time I wanted to upload a new book.
I purchased Laputa, Aldiko and tried several others but have decided that my favorite ereader for managing my large library is Moon+ Reader. I find the layout easy to navigate, the options are plentiful, developer is responsive and I really enjoy the page turning animation.
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... decided that my favorite ereader for managing my large library is Moon+ Reader. ...
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Yes, I agree Moon Reader is most excellent and certainly worthy of everyone's consideration. I used it for quite a while before landing on my current favourite;DaoCaoXie
Also agree that Calibre just sorts alomost everything out. It doesnt handle comics very well though. 'Perfect Viewer' is the best of the current bunch for cbz files.
Thanks everyone I ended up going with cool-reader and it is exactly what I was looking for.
I use iReader. It handles encryped .mobi, .prc, ereader, etc and stores your keys in a wallet so new titles downloaded with an existing key open automatically.
it's great if you've been stuck with a bunch of fictionwise or peanutpress files you can't read anymore!
Are there any privacy or other concerns that anyone has experienced from reading books from other sources with the nook app?
I am thinking of reverting my mom back to stock (she only uses it for reading) and she wants to be able to buy books fron barnseandnoble but doesn't want to loose her current books.
JackieBrown said:
Are there any privacy or other concerns that anyone has experienced from reading books from other sources with the nook app?
I am thinking of reverting my mom back to stock (she only uses it for reading) and she wants to be able to buy books fron barnseandnoble but doesn't want to loose her current books.
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I still have my nook with stock with 1.4.3 update and run cm7/cm9 from sd (8gb sd for cm9, 16gb sd for cm7). I have books on it from other sources and used calibre to convert them on my computer to open on the Nook. My son has a Kindle and I have converted his books for the nook with no major problems after installing kindle software and calibre (with the plugins for kindle) on the computer. If her books open in the nook app then they shoud work in stock.