Buying Kindle format books

cliver · 02-03-2012, 03:31 PM

I think I know the answer to this but..
Is it possible to purchase kindle ebooks without installing kindle software on a device/pc?
I just want to buy them and use calibre.
Am I right in saying I have to install kalibre software and register it before I can but and download them?

Regards
Clive

AnemicOak · 02-03-2012, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cliver

Am I right in saying I have to install kalibre software and register it before I can but and download them?

Yes..

Synamon · 02-03-2012, 04:40 PM

There are two ways to get Amazon ebooks onto your computer. One way is to send them to a registered Kindle and either copy them from the device using calibre or download to your computer the link for the book Amazon sends you in an email. The second way is to put the Kindle for PC/Mac application on your computer, register it to your Amazon account, and send the book you purchase to the application. Then you can add the .azw book file (found in the Documents/My Kindle Content folder on your computer I think) that corresponds to the book to calibre.

cliver · 02-04-2012, 08:35 AM

Thanks guys

CRussel · 02-04-2012, 01:26 PM

If your need to get Kindle books is to convert them ePub or some other format, you'll need to google Apprentice Alf first. You can't convert a DRM'd azw file and Calibre doesn't do DRM removal.

cliver · 02-10-2012, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRussel

If your need to get Kindle books is to convert them ePub or some other format, you'll need to google Apprentice Alf first. You can't convert a DRM'd azw file and Calibre doesn't do DRM removal.

Yes I've found Apprentice Alf' site and have the plugins to Calibre installed already, thanks

Guess I'll go the route of installing the kindle software on a computer.

Thanks again to all who have replied. The help is much appreciated

02-03-2012, 03:31 PM	#1
cliver Connoisseur Posts: 58 Karma: 700 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: Android, Kindle Paperwhite, Kobo Aura	Buying Kindle format books I think I know the answer to this but.. Is it possible to purchase kindle ebooks without installing kindle software on a device/pc? I just want to buy them and use calibre. Am I right in saying I have to install kalibre software and register it before I can but and download them? Regards Clive

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02-03-2012, 04:40 PM	#3
Synamon Lunatic Posts: 1,691 Karma: 4386372 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Land of the Loonie Device: Kindle Paperwhite and Keyboard, Kobo Aura, iPad mini, iPod Touch	There are two ways to get Amazon ebooks onto your computer. One way is to send them to a registered Kindle and either copy them from the device using calibre or download to your computer the link for the book Amazon sends you in an email. The second way is to put the Kindle for PC/Mac application on your computer, register it to your Amazon account, and send the book you purchase to the application. Then you can add the .azw book file (found in the Documents/My Kindle Content folder on your computer I think) that corresponds to the book to calibre.

02-04-2012, 08:35 AM	#4
cliver Connoisseur Posts: 58 Karma: 700 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: Android, Kindle Paperwhite, Kobo Aura	Thanks guys

02-04-2012, 01:26 PM	#5
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,296 Karma: 80074820 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), iPad Air M3	If your need to get Kindle books is to convert them ePub or some other format, you'll need to google Apprentice Alf first. You can't convert a DRM'd azw file and Calibre doesn't do DRM removal.

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