Beginner's question on conversion

jbacinti · 01-02-2014, 10:38 AM

I downloaded a library book through Overdrive and it was in Epub format. How do I save the book to the Calibre Library so I can convert it automatically to load to my Kindle Fire? The downloaded book appears in my browser but I don't see a way to save it to the Calibre Library.

pdurrant · 01-02-2014, 10:44 AM

You'll need to install an ebook reading app on your Kindle Fire that can handle ePubs with Adobe DRM. For advice on how to download, you should ask your library.

You can't convert it in calibre because that would require removing the time-limiting DRM.

(NB Detailed discussion of DRM-removal isn't permitted at MobileRead.)

jbacinti · 01-02-2014, 10:50 AM

Thanks for your prompt reply.

jbacinti

AnemicOak · 01-02-2014, 10:58 AM

You can download the OverDrive app from the Amazon App Store and use that to download your books from your library and to read them.

jbacinti · 01-02-2014, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnemicOak

You can download the OverDrive app from the Amazon App Store and use that to download your books from your library and to read them.

Amazon tells me that I might be buying a non-compatible App.

AnemicOak · 01-02-2014, 01:15 PM

Which Fire to you have? There is a different version for the older first gen here.

jbacinti · 01-02-2014, 01:17 PM

I have a Kindle Fire Second Generation.

jbacinti · 01-02-2014, 02:17 PM

Finally got the app and have figured out how to use it. Thanks to all for your help.

01-02-2014, 10:38 AM	#1
jbacinti Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2013 Device: Kindle Fire	Beginner's question on conversion I downloaded a library book through Overdrive and it was in Epub format. How do I save the book to the Calibre Library so I can convert it automatically to load to my Kindle Fire? The downloaded book appears in my browser but I don't see a way to save it to the Calibre Library.

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01-02-2014, 10:44 AM	#2
pdurrant The Grand Mouse 高貴的老鼠 Posts: 71,569 Karma: 306214458 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle Voyage	You'll need to install an ebook reading app on your Kindle Fire that can handle ePubs with Adobe DRM. For advice on how to download, you should ask your library. You can't convert it in calibre because that would require removing the time-limiting DRM. (NB Detailed discussion of DRM-removal isn't permitted at MobileRead.)

01-02-2014, 10:50 AM	#3
jbacinti Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2013 Device: Kindle Fire	Thanks for your prompt reply. jbacinti

01-02-2014, 10:58 AM	#4
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	You can download the OverDrive app from the Amazon App Store and use that to download your books from your library and to read them.

01-02-2014, 01:15 PM	#6
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	Which Fire to you have? There is a different version for the older first gen here.

01-02-2014, 01:17 PM	#7
jbacinti Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2013 Device: Kindle Fire	I have a Kindle Fire Second Generation.

01-02-2014, 02:17 PM	#8
jbacinti Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2013 Device: Kindle Fire	Finally got the app and have figured out how to use it. Thanks to all for your help.

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