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jswinden · 05-25-2011, 01:12 PM

I won't say I like any of these better. They each have their strengths and weaknesses. But here is a short list of reader apps that have merit, in no particular order. (There are many others in the list =X= linked to.)

Coolreader
Nook for Android
Aldiko
FBReader
Moon+ Reader
Kindle for Android (no ePub support though)

These are all free so I would suggest giving them a try and seeing if any will work for you.

Some have local dictionary support, some require internet connection for online dictionary, one I believe has a broken dictionary function.

Some have no font choices, most have a small or better list of included fonts from which to choose, and at least two allow you to load your own fonts.

Some are easy to sideload eBooks to, others not so much. The Nook for Android is a bit kluge to get a sideloaded book, but once you figure it out it is a good reader app to use for sideloaded and B&N content.

At least two apps allow for two page landscape mode, while I think all allow single page landscape mode.

Some have excellent highlighting ability, others are doable but kluge, at least one doesn't seem to be able to highlight.

BTW, I'm also running CM7 7.0.3 (internal installation) and I've got all the above apps installed. Many seem to work better when installed to an SD card, but that is merely an observation. The data (eBooks) is definitely best stored on an SD card.

05-25-2011, 01:12 PM	#4
jswinden Nameless Being	I won't say I like any of these better. They each have their strengths and weaknesses. But here is a short list of reader apps that have merit, in no particular order. (There are many others in the list =X= linked to.) Coolreader Nook for Android Aldiko FBReader Moon+ Reader Kindle for Android (no ePub support though) These are all free so I would suggest giving them a try and seeing if any will work for you. Some have local dictionary support, some require internet connection for online dictionary, one I believe has a broken dictionary function. Some have no font choices, most have a small or better list of included fonts from which to choose, and at least two allow you to load your own fonts. Some are easy to sideload eBooks to, others not so much. The Nook for Android is a bit kluge to get a sideloaded book, but once you figure it out it is a good reader app to use for sideloaded and B&N content. At least two apps allow for two page landscape mode, while I think all allow single page landscape mode. Some have excellent highlighting ability, others are doable but kluge, at least one doesn't seem to be able to highlight. BTW, I'm also running CM7 7.0.3 (internal installation) and I've got all the above apps installed. Many seem to work better when installed to an SD card, but that is merely an observation. The data (eBooks) is definitely best stored on an SD card. Last edited by jswinden; 05-25-2011 at 01:17 PM.