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Old 05-25-2010, 09:26 PM   #1
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Hello there- I have a Kindle- LOVE IT. However, I am really irritated with the fact I can't download library ebooks on it. Is there a way or it that just the way it goes? Also - looking for a fun series for summer..idea's would be much appreciated!
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Old 05-25-2010, 09:42 PM   #2
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Old 05-25-2010, 10:12 PM   #3
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Hi soccerma3 and welcome to MobileRead. Kindle sues the mobi format whereas most library books are in the ePub format
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Old 05-26-2010, 02:48 AM   #4
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Good to have your company, Soccerma. As Cassidy says, your problem is formatting. The Kindle is Mobi exclusive, whereas ePub is fast becoming standard elsewhere -- including, I guess -- ebook libraries. I've never borrowed from an online library, but it surprises me that they don't seem to offer format options for downloadinh. Best wishes. Neil
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Old 05-26-2010, 09:34 AM   #6
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Welcome to MobileRead, soccerma3.

You can read library books on your k......but it involves using a library that carries mobipocket ebooks, running a script on your computer after downloading the book, then transferrring to your kindle. As neilmarr said, most libraries are using epub more and more......check your local library for their selection.

The book still 'closes' after the loan period, it doesn't allow you to keep it forever.

We used to be able to tell you how to do this, but Amazon made us take the directions down. A search for 'kindlefix' perhaps might help....
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Old 05-26-2010, 06:28 PM   #7
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That is really a very good and precious advice!

For a fun series, I would post again your question here.
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Old 05-26-2010, 09:18 PM   #9
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Thanks everyone! Great, great advice. So I will see if the libraries have mobipocket ebooks. I use calibre to change PDF books to Mobi...however, the library has PDF forms but I don't think I can transfer it to kindle...or can I? I have tried to convert to Mobi but the DRM keeps me from doing that..however..I wonder if I hooked up my Kindle to computer if I can dwnload the pdf right to kindle...anyone?? Thanks for all the help everyone!!
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