MobileRead Forums - View Single Post - Thinking of getting a Kindle, Can I really get library books for it?

TallMomof2 · 05-04-2010, 01:46 PM

There are several choices if you want to load library ebooks and not mess with removing DRM. The Nook, the various Sony readers, the Kobo Reader, and the Aluratek Libre come to mind. Each has its merits. Just be aware that maybe 1/3 of the library ebooks (based on my experience with my library) are available in ePub. The rest of the title are mostly MobiPocket with a smattering of PDFs.

Personally, I took the time to learn how to remove the DRM (for personal use only) and I'm careful to delete the library books after I've read them. (Library ebooks can be checked out for 7 or 14 days.) That way I am not locked into one platform or device.

05-04-2010, 01:46 PM	#15
TallMomof2 Kindlephilia Posts: 2,017 Karma: 1139255 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Snowpacolypse 2010 Device: Too many to count	There are several choices if you want to load library ebooks and not mess with removing DRM. The Nook, the various Sony readers, the Kobo Reader, and the Aluratek Libre come to mind. Each has its merits. Just be aware that maybe 1/3 of the library ebooks (based on my experience with my library) are available in ePub. The rest of the title are mostly MobiPocket with a smattering of PDFs. Personally, I took the time to learn how to remove the DRM (for personal use only) and I'm careful to delete the library books after I've read them. (Library ebooks can be checked out for 7 or 14 days.) That way I am not locked into one platform or device.