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gdolynaa7 · 05-09-2013, 04:34 PM

First - I apologize if this is a dumb question or over asked. I did search the forums and googled for the answer, but may not have used the correct search terms to find it.

Bottom line: I want to add all of my ebook files to Calibre in order to manage what I have and easily search for what I want. I don't have a kindle, but do have kindle books which I read on the kindle app for iPhone and iPad. I'm having trouble adding the kindle books to Calibre.

Background:
Just started using Calibre to manage my ebook library. I have freebies from all over and a few purchases through iBooks and Kindle, as well as many purchased pdf ebooks (mostly educational resources). I need everything in one place so that I can find things. I tried iBookshelf, my own spreadsheet, and multiple subfolders on windows. Just this week, took the plunge to manage everything through Calibre.

Devices: at this time I mainly use the iPad to read ebooks through the kindle app, iBooks, overdrive, and pdf files on various apps. A designated ereader is in our future but still shopping for which brand.

Procedure:
I attempted to download my kindle books to Kindle for PC (windows 7). I then added the files that downloaded to Calibre. That worked pretty well (but was so time consuming to download each one individually. A bulk or batch download on the kindle app would be better.). My issue now is that there are 40 books that state "download failed". I can't seem to get them to download to the kindle for PC. Are there any other options for adding these 40 books to Calibre?

Follow up question: any suggestions on a method to keep up to date on the ebook purchases being added to Calibre?

probably more information than is needed - sorry to be longwinded. I'm still trying to wrap my brain around the best way to manage my library. thanks in advance for any help.

05-09-2013, 04:34 PM	#1
gdolynaa7 Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2013 Device: iPad	From Kindle app to Calibre First - I apologize if this is a dumb question or over asked. I did search the forums and googled for the answer, but may not have used the correct search terms to find it. Bottom line: I want to add all of my ebook files to Calibre in order to manage what I have and easily search for what I want. I don't have a kindle, but do have kindle books which I read on the kindle app for iPhone and iPad. I'm having trouble adding the kindle books to Calibre. Background: Just started using Calibre to manage my ebook library. I have freebies from all over and a few purchases through iBooks and Kindle, as well as many purchased pdf ebooks (mostly educational resources). I need everything in one place so that I can find things. I tried iBookshelf, my own spreadsheet, and multiple subfolders on windows. Just this week, took the plunge to manage everything through Calibre. Devices: at this time I mainly use the iPad to read ebooks through the kindle app, iBooks, overdrive, and pdf files on various apps. A designated ereader is in our future but still shopping for which brand. Procedure: I attempted to download my kindle books to Kindle for PC (windows 7). I then added the files that downloaded to Calibre. That worked pretty well (but was so time consuming to download each one individually. A bulk or batch download on the kindle app would be better.). My issue now is that there are 40 books that state "download failed". I can't seem to get them to download to the kindle for PC. Are there any other options for adding these 40 books to Calibre? Follow up question: any suggestions on a method to keep up to date on the ebook purchases being added to Calibre? probably more information than is needed - sorry to be longwinded. I'm still trying to wrap my brain around the best way to manage my library. thanks in advance for any help.