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Converting Epub books to read on Kindle

11 years ago

Dont know if this has been mentioned before..my sister steered me to this program for other reasons but find I can convert EPub file books to be read on my Kindle..Tried a few last nite and it worked great..easy too..anyone have some favorite free sites for EPub formatted books other than "epubBooks Free and Bestseller EPUB eBooks"

The program is called "Calibre"

Comments (5)

ravencajun Zone 8b TX
11 years ago
I have recommended calibre for a long time it is an excellent free program.
Try feedbooks.com they have a very good selection plus you can choose to download in either epub format or kindle format.
Elmer J Fudd
11 years ago
An increasing number of public libraries offer free eBooks that can be downloaded 24x7. Almost all offer Kindle formats.

The collections include most current and popular books, although as with hard copies, there can be a waiting list for in-demand titles.

It works like a hard copy checkout. You get it on your device for whatever the checkout period is - 2 or 3 weeks. At the end of which, it erases itself (just like having to return a physical copy, you don't have it anymore). I believe if you check it out again, it keeps your bookmarks, etc., but I'm not sure of that.
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it should have listed if they are in Kindle format. I get a lot of mine free at feedbooks.com they offer them in Kindle version and also in epub which is what I use for my PDN. Feedbooks I like to check out the original books many are new authors some are from well known and they are free. I would be careful where you try to get books I go to the well known sites only. Peer to Peer has never been a safe way to go in my book.
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Download the free (and very reputable) Calibre program and then you can get the library books in ePUB format and convert them to Kindle (.azw) format. Pam_25f -- I don't know why Windows Player is entering into this at all. Download the Kindle book to your computer, and make note of where you've saved it. It's easiest if you create a folder and name it "Kindle downloads" or something like that. Connect your Kindle to your computer using the USB cable that came with the Kindle. Now, open "My Computer" and go to the folder where you downloaded the Kindle book. Now, do the "copy/paste" thing to copy it to the "Documents" folder on your Kindle. Disconnect your Kindle from the computer, and you'll have the book on it, available to read.
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acraftylady
11 years ago
Have used calibre for a few years. There are also online converters if you don't want to install programs. Our library uses overdrive and I love checking out books on my fire. Mary
genes
Original Author
11 years ago
Just a note for any foreigners on here, you have to have a US credit card and an American address to download any books from Barnes and Noble (Free or otherwise)..I found out today (Cdn)
acraftylady
11 years ago
That's too bad. I know the kindle works in Canada and some other countries, not the kindle fire though just the e-ink ones. Mary

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