Fictionwise

mrsonyreader · 08-01-2008, 02:15 AM

Hey,

Yes, I know, there are about a trillion topics on Fictionwise & how to get them to work on the Sony Reader, but could somebody check my steps and see if they're correct?

1. Download book from Fictionwise in Microsoft Reader format.
2. Strip DRM from book using 'ConvertLIT', following steps in Readme.
3. Run it through Calibre, adding book covers and metadata as needed.
4. Open folder where BBeB book and data is.
5. Open BBeB book (which launches in eBook Library).
6. Import into Library after confirming all text is there.
7. Sync onto Sony Reader.

Sorry, but I've already researched and can't seem to figure it out correctly, and what I've managed to understand is above. Seems to work on the free book from Fictionwise (some sort of biography or something), but I want to make sure it'll work on all books (in MS Reader format) before dishing out for a book which costs money.

MrSonyReader (

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Donnageddon · 08-01-2008, 02:34 AM

Mrs OnyReader, for step 4, I just view the newly converted file using the "view" button in Calibre, then when I am satisfied with the results, I click the "send to device" button (making sure my Sony is connected).

Works for me every time!

Donnageddon · 08-01-2008, 02:37 AM

BTW, welcome aboard MSR!

mrsonyreader · 08-01-2008, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donnageddon

Mrs OnyReader, for step 4, I just view the newly converted file using the "view" button in Calibre, then when I am satisfied with the results, I click the "send to device" button (making sure my Sony is connected).

Works for me every time!

Thanks for your help! (btw I'm a 'mr' and the company is 'Sony' not 'ony'... haha j/k

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Peto · 08-01-2008, 06:18 AM

Now seriously. If you use Calibre to send books to the Reader instead of the Sony Library, the books take much longer in opening the first time...

simond · 08-01-2008, 07:04 AM

I buy secure reader from Fictionwise for my PRS-500 and your steps work fine, the only thing to be aware of is that calibre doesn't store the LRFs in a directory, all the books in it are kept in a single file database and you need to Save them to disk from calibre if you're copying the files across by hand.

Personally I use calibre to upload the books, and the Sony software isn't installed on my PC at all

08-01-2008, 02:15 AM	#1
mrsonyreader eBook Enthusiast Posts: 12 Karma: 20 Join Date: Jul 2008 Device: Sony Reader (PRS-505)	Fictionwise Hey, Yes, I know, there are about a trillion topics on Fictionwise & how to get them to work on the Sony Reader, but could somebody check my steps and see if they're correct? 1. Download book from Fictionwise in Microsoft Reader format. 2. Strip DRM from book using 'ConvertLIT', following steps in Readme. 3. Run it through Calibre, adding book covers and metadata as needed. 4. Open folder where BBeB book and data is. 5. Open BBeB book (which launches in eBook Library). 6. Import into Library after confirming all text is there. 7. Sync onto Sony Reader. Sorry, but I've already researched and can't seem to figure it out correctly, and what I've managed to understand is above. Seems to work on the free book from Fictionwise (some sort of biography or something), but I want to make sure it'll work on all books (in MS Reader format) before dishing out for a book which costs money. MrSonyReader ()

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08-01-2008, 02:34 AM	#2
Donnageddon Now you lishen here... Posts: 2,494 Karma: 479498 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Seattle-ish Device: Sony PRS-650. Kobo Touch, Kindle Fire	Mrs OnyReader, for step 4, I just view the newly converted file using the "view" button in Calibre, then when I am satisfied with the results, I click the "send to device" button (making sure my Sony is connected). Works for me every time!

08-01-2008, 02:37 AM	#3
Donnageddon Now you lishen here... Posts: 2,494 Karma: 479498 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Seattle-ish Device: Sony PRS-650. Kobo Touch, Kindle Fire	BTW, welcome aboard MSR!

08-01-2008, 06:18 AM	#5
Peto Legal Alien Posts: 288 Karma: 105 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: Sony PRS-505/T1/Kindle PW2	Now seriously. If you use Calibre to send books to the Reader instead of the Sony Library, the books take much longer in opening the first time...

08-01-2008, 07:04 AM	#6
simond Fanatic Posts: 532 Karma: 1062755 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London, UK Device: Kobo Aura One, iPad, iPhone	I buy secure reader from Fictionwise for my PRS-500 and your steps work fine, the only thing to be aware of is that calibre doesn't store the LRFs in a directory, all the books in it are kept in a single file database and you need to Save them to disk from calibre if you're copying the files across by hand. Personally I use calibre to upload the books, and the Sony software isn't installed on my PC at all

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