08-07-2009, 03:37 PM
|
#1 |
|
Cynical Pragmatist
  Posts: 25
Karma: 25882
Join Date: May 2009
Location: UK
Device: Sony PRS 505, Sony PRS 600, Sony PRS 650
|
US /UK ebooks
 After much consideration, I bought a Sony Reader, the PRS-505, and I'm really enjoying it. I've read more books since I got it than I have in the past 3 years. My query concerns the availability of ebooks in the UK as opposed to the US. I particularly want Anita Amirrezvani's The Blood of Flowers, which is available on several US sites, but not in the UK. None of the US sites will allow me to purchase due to publishing restrictions. Why is this, anyone know? It is really frustrating. I can get it in paperback, but that defeats the object of the reader, which I'm finding I'm enjoying more than paper books. I have got the book in audio format, but found that this book really needs to be read, rather than listened to. Can anyone point me in the direction of a good ebook retailer in the UK, please? Many thanks Deddajay |
|
|
|
08-07-2009, 03:41 PM
|
#2 | ||
|
Bookaholic
Posts: 7,389
Karma: 18766781
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Minnesota
Device: AuraHD, Nook HD+, Kindle 2,3,T , Opus, TF101, Nexus7, iPT, iPhone5
|
Quote:
Ironically being in the US I can buy from UK sellers without a problem (so far). Folks have it pretty trivial to get around the restrictions buying from a store like Fictionwise though. Some books are available from UK publishers and not from the US one. For example most of Steven Erikson's Malazan fantasy series is available in the UK, but not from the US publisher (Tor). Quote:
__________________
~Brian "The test of any good fiction is that you should care something for the characters; the good to succeed, the bad to fail. The trouble with most fiction is that you want them all to land in hell together, as quickly as possible." — Mark Twain Last edited by AnemicOak; 08-07-2009 at 03:51 PM. |
||
|
|
|
|
Enthusiast
|
|
|
08-07-2009, 03:50 PM
|
#3 | |
|
Grand Sorcerer
Posts: 21,562
Karma: 6945377
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: San Borja (Lima), Peru
Device: Pcktbk 360; Kindle Paperwhite (WiFi)/ Fire HD; nook STR & Col; KoboGlo
|
Quote:
I can't answer your question, deddajay, but I would like to welcome you to MobileRead - even though you've been a "long time lurker!" I'm sure you know your way around. I just wanted to officially say "hello." Have fun! Don (Moderator)
__________________
“How to Write the First 3 Paragraphs of YOUR Indie Novel” - by Max Waxwelp 1) Always write 3 sentences of exposition; 2) now create some dialogue, preferably no more than 2 sentences; and 3) make certain the dialogue is either inane or humorous. Example: “Bob, I did not know you wore yellow suspenders,” Sally remarked. “Gee, Sally, those are not suspenders. I am wearing yellow underwear today,” Bob revealed. The dialogue above will help produce at least 100 more pages of dialogue. |
|
|
|
|
|
08-07-2009, 03:53 PM
|
#4 |
|
reader
Posts: 6,979
Karma: 5183568
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Mississippi, USA
Device: Kindle 3 and Fire
|
So far as I know, there are work-arounds at all US ebook sites that allow non-US readers to buy ebooks. The trick is to find the right work-around.
In your case, I suggest ePubs at Books on Board. At one time all you needed to do at BoB was register as a US resident buy gift certificates (with a UK credit card) and then buy the ebooks with the gift certificate. Another trick that works at some sites is to use a UK credit card and UK address but change the country on the credit card to USA (this works because the country typically isn't checked when authorizing a credit card transaction). |
|
|
|
|
08-07-2009, 08:48 PM
|
#5 |
|
Cynical Pragmatist
Posts: 25
Karma: 25882
Join Date: May 2009
Location: UK
Device: Sony PRS 505, Sony PRS 600, Sony PRS 650
|
Thanks for the welcome
 And as for Wallcraft,  Thank you for your advice. I have managed to obtain the book I wanted. Now I just have to figure out how to transfer it to my reader.Cheers guys, your help is much appreciated. Deddajay 
|
|
|
|
 |
«
Previous Thread
|
Next Thread
»
| Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
Similar Threads
|
||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| Anyone wish to trade ebooks ??? [NON-COPYRIGHTED EBOOKS ONLY] | danmack | General Discussions | 9 | 07-26-2011 10:31 AM |
| Mobigen Mass Batch conversion of HTML-Single-File ebooks to .mobi ebooks | cklammer | Mobi | 9 | 11-20-2009 03:00 AM |
| The Land of eBooks - Comparisions in Availability and Pricing of U.S. eBooks | Gideon | News | 6 | 07-21-2009 04:22 AM |
All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:29 AM.