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- | =====Free eBooks===== | + | |
+ | ===== Free eBooks ===== | ||
There are many places you can find eBooks on the Internet.\\ | There are many places you can find eBooks on the Internet.\\ | ||
Here are a few, and this page is aimed for Kindle (application or device).\\ | Here are a few, and this page is aimed for Kindle (application or device).\\ | ||
//Note that some books are free to read on Amazon, but only if you have Kindle Unlimited (beware).// \\ | //Note that some books are free to read on Amazon, but only if you have Kindle Unlimited (beware).// \\ | ||
- | .\\ | + | . |
- | Some of these from [[https:// | + | Some of these from [[https:// |
- | ^ Service ^ URL ^ Notes ^ Types ^ | + | ^Service^URL^Notes^Types| |
- | |BookBub | [[http:// | + | |BookBub|[[http:// |
- | |Lexington Library\\ (Overdrive) | [[http:// | + | |Lexington Library \\ (Overdrive)|[[http:// |
- | | IfItBreaks | [[http:// | + | |IfItBreaks|[[http:// |
- | | Project Gutenberg | [[http:// | + | |Project Gutenberg|[[http:// |
- | | Open Culture | [[http:// | + | |Open Culture|[[http:// |
- | | Fussy Librarian | [[http:// | + | |Fussy Librarian|[[http:// |
- | | Free-eBooks | [[https:// | + | |Free-eBooks|[[https:// |
- | |Library Genesis|http:// | + | |Library Genesis|[[http:// |
- | |Centsless Books|https:// | + | |Centsless Books|[[https:// |
- | |ManyBooks|http:// | + | |ManyBooks|[[http:// |
- | |Feedbooks|http:// | + | |Feedbooks|[[http:// |
- | |PDFBooksWorld|http:// | + | |PDFBooksWorld|[[http:// |
- | |EbookBike|http:// | + | |EbookBike|[[http:// |
+ | |GetFreeBooks|https:// | ||
[[https:// | [[https:// | ||
[[https:// | [[https:// | ||
- | ====Buying these free books on Amazon==== | + | ==== Buying these free books on Amazon ==== |
Make sure that the book/ | Make sure that the book/ | ||
Select your Kindle device under " | Select your Kindle device under " | ||
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- | ====Getting a Kindle Paperwhite==== | + | ==== Getting a Kindle Paperwhite ==== |
- | I'm not selling...it' | + | |
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- | Today (3/15/2020) I see Amazon selling Kindle Paperwhite for $89.99 and up. The newer model is | + | |
- | waterproof, reads audio books, and has more storage than the previous model. | + | |
- | It's best to search Amazon for " | + | I'm not selling…it' |
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+ | Today (3/15/2020) I see Amazon selling Kindle Paperwhite for $89.99 and up. The newer model is waterproof, reads audio books, and has more storage than the previous model. | ||
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+ | It's best to search Amazon for " | ||
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+ | Note\\ | ||
+ | I have the previous 4GB model. It's holding around 300 books waiting for me to read, and despite this still has 2GB space available for more books. IMHO it's not at all bad to get Kindle Paperwhite with " | ||
- | Note\\ | ||
- | I have the previous 4GB model. | ||
- | space available for more books. | ||
- | IMHO it's not at all bad to get Kindle Paperwhite with " | ||
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Comment\\ | Comment\\ | ||
- | I use the Omotion Kindle Paperwhite Case Cover to protect my Paperwhite. Cost is $6.99 today (3/15/2020) and it's very thin and protective, I've had it since 12/2016 and it's working fine. Comes in a variety of colors, I have Black. | + | I use the Omotion Kindle Paperwhite Case Cover to protect my Paperwhite. Cost is $6.99 today (3/15/2020) and it's very thin and protective, I've had it since 12/2016 and it's working fine. Comes in a variety of colors, I have Black. ([[https:// |
- | ([[https:// | + | |
- | ====Formats==== | + | ==== Formats ==== |
- | See [[https:// | + | |
- | ^ Format ^ Device(s) | + | See [[https:// |
- | | Kindle (.azw, .azw3) | Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle readers; Kindle app on PC, Macintosh, Android, etc | | + | |
- | | ePub | Kobo, iBooks on Macintosh and iOS devices, Nook, and more. Must be converted for use on Kindle; see [[https:// | + | ^Format^Device(s)| |
+ | |Kindle (.azw, .azw3)|Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle readers; Kindle app on PC, Macintosh, Android, etc| | ||
+ | |ePub|Kobo, iBooks on Macintosh and iOS devices, Nook, and more. Must be converted for use on Kindle; see [[https:// | ||
- | ===Using Calibre to convert format=== | + | === Using Calibre to convert format === |
- | * Copy the .epub (or whatever format) book to the Calibre main screen | + | * Copy the '' |
- | * Select the book in the list, and click Convert Books | + | * Select the book in the list, and click Convert Books |
- | * For Kindle paperwhite or Kindle on iPad, use mobi as output format (see below for other alternatives) | + | * Choose output format. |
- | * When the conversion is complete, the book will be stored in your user directory/ | + | * When the conversion is complete, the book will be stored in your user directory/ |
- | * You can then email this to your device's email address. | + | * You can then email this converted file to your paperwhite' |
* You will get an email from Amazon asking you to verify that you want to download the book(s). | * You will get an email from Amazon asking you to verify that you want to download the book(s). | ||
+ | * Go to your device and enjoy your book! | ||
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+ | Note that azw3 format won't work going to a Kindle Paperwhite. According to the rejection email, only these can be delivered: | ||
- | Note that azw3 format won't work going to a Kindle Paperwhite. | ||
* Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx) | * Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx) | ||
* Rich Text Format (.rtf) | * Rich Text Format (.rtf) | ||
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