ePub reader recommendations - Page 3

ShellShock · 01-09-2015, 03:02 PM

I have recommended Marvin in the past, but I am not so sure now because support has gone from great to practically non-existent.

aagstn · 01-18-2015, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Cesca

I agree. Bookmaster is great. It's also very customizable as far as fonts and backgrounds colours go, even more than Marvin. There's a free version to try, which allows one book in the library, then a $3.99 version that is unlimited.

I recently moved back to the iOS world after years using Android mostly and was worried I wouldn't find something to replace Moonreader. I was so impressed with Bookreader I sprung for the $5.99 version. Excellent formatting and options for epubs and it also does well with PDFs.

JSWolf · 01-18-2015, 08:56 PM

I recommend Bluefire Reader for use with ePub that have DRM like those from Overdrive.

goreadread · 02-07-2015, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by aagstn

I recently moved back to the iOS world after years using Android mostly and was worried I wouldn't find something to replace Moonreader. I was so impressed with Bookreader I sprung for the $5.99 version. Excellent formatting and options for epubs and it also does well with PDFs.

Bookmaster's PDF reader supports night mode and background color/image change. It's quite amazing!

Valkrider · 02-08-2015, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ShellShock

I have recommended Marvin in the past, but I am not so sure now because support has gone from great to practically non-existent.

What support have you needed? It is stable and just works for me. Kris still responds to requests for help through his site AFAIK.

eschwartz · 02-08-2015, 10:39 AM

For one, there are unsolved issues with the calibre plugins, where a big incentive to use Marvin was the unparalleled integration with calibre.

Not really kguil's job, of course.

ShellShock · 02-08-2015, 01:39 PM

The developer seems to have stopped responding to support requests in the Marvin forum here on MR. E.g., cover pages do not display properly on IPad minis - they are usually broken across two pages.

Valkrider · 02-09-2015, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ShellShock

The developer seems to have stopped responding to support requests in the Marvin forum here on MR. E.g., cover pages do not display properly on IPad minis - they are usually broken across two pages.

I have an iPad mini and I don't suffer this problem with covers. As I said just because he doesn't reply here does not mean he does not respond to support requests via his website. This imho is a better way to respond as more users would go there than to MR for support.

ShellShock · 02-09-2015, 04:48 PM

I get the problem on my IPad mini 2. Perhaps Marvin is not detecting the device correctly?

JTravers · 02-18-2015, 03:56 PM

Anyone tried the latest version of Google Play Books? Not as feature rich as other apps, but I love that it syncs your actual books through the cloud and not just your reading position. Now I can just upload once and not have to worry about uploading again on my other devices. You can even bulk upload books through the website, and you can read books on the website, too.

A good app for those that prefer convenience to features.

eschwartz · 02-22-2015, 06:08 PM

You can do the same thing with Kindle for iOS. Dunno which is more featureful, as I don't have an iDevice.

Valkrider · 02-23-2015, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by JTravers

Anyone tried the latest version of Google Play Books? Not as feature rich as other apps, but I love that it syncs your actual books through the cloud and not just your reading position. Now I can just upload once and not have to worry about uploading again on my other devices. You can even bulk upload books through the website, and you can read books on the website, too.

A good app for those that prefer convenience to features.

I had a look what a horrible app. The sync ability does not overcome the very limited on screen display issues (massive margins and line spacing for a start) imho. Back to Marvin.

JTravers · 02-27-2015, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by eschwartz

You can do the same thing with Kindle for iOS. Dunno which is more featureful, as I don't have an iDevice.

True, but Kindle for iOS doesn't handle ePub natively, so I assumed that disqualified it from being discussed in this thread

eschwartz · 02-28-2015, 10:29 PM

The OP has expressed a disinterest in faffing around with calibre, but you have not. Thus I thought it worth mentioning.

Expecting an internet forum thread to keep strictly on topic is just this side of naïve.

JTravers · 03-06-2015, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by eschwartz

Expecting an internet forum thread to keep strictly on topic is just this side of naïve.

Obviously, if that's your opinion.
It's not mine, though.

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01-09-2015, 03:02 PM	#31
ShellShock Wizard Posts: 1,178 Karma: 2431850 Join Date: Sep 2008 Device: IPad Mini 2 Retina	I have recommended Marvin in the past, but I am not so sure now because support has gone from great to practically non-existent.

01-18-2015, 08:56 PM	#33
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,727 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I recommend Bluefire Reader for use with ePub that have DRM like those from Overdrive.

02-08-2015, 10:39 AM	#36
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	For one, there are unsolved issues with the calibre plugins, where a big incentive to use Marvin was the unparalleled integration with calibre. Not really kguil's job, of course.

02-08-2015, 01:39 PM	#37
ShellShock Wizard Posts: 1,178 Karma: 2431850 Join Date: Sep 2008 Device: IPad Mini 2 Retina	The developer seems to have stopped responding to support requests in the Marvin forum here on MR. E.g., cover pages do not display properly on IPad minis - they are usually broken across two pages.

02-09-2015, 04:48 PM	#39
ShellShock Wizard Posts: 1,178 Karma: 2431850 Join Date: Sep 2008 Device: IPad Mini 2 Retina	I get the problem on my IPad mini 2. Perhaps Marvin is not detecting the device correctly?

02-18-2015, 03:56 PM	#40
JTravers Groupie Posts: 182 Karma: 1078201 Join Date: Sep 2007 Device: iPad Air 2	Anyone tried the latest version of Google Play Books? Not as feature rich as other apps, but I love that it syncs your actual books through the cloud and not just your reading position. Now I can just upload once and not have to worry about uploading again on my other devices. You can even bulk upload books through the website, and you can read books on the website, too. A good app for those that prefer convenience to features.

02-22-2015, 06:08 PM	#41
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	You can do the same thing with Kindle for iOS. Dunno which is more featureful, as I don't have an iDevice.

02-28-2015, 10:29 PM	#44
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	The OP has expressed a disinterest in faffing around with calibre, but you have not. Thus I thought it worth mentioning. Expecting an internet forum thread to keep strictly on topic is just this side of naïve.