Where to buy English ebook when living in Europe (not UK)

hca2000 · 11-13-2010, 08:04 AM

I was wondering if anybody could advise me where I can buy novels written in English when I live in Europe (more precisely in Denmark)?

Danish bookstores as saxo.com and g.dk have a rather limited selection and each book cost a small fortune.

I have previously used e.g. Waterstones and WHSmith but these will no longer sell me books because I live outside the UK. Amazon is not an option as I don't have a Kindle.

So what do I do?

bevdeforges · 11-13-2010, 08:13 AM

Have you tried Kobobooks?

I've had no difficulty ordering from them (from France, but with a US credit card - billing address on the card is still France, though). Their selection is maybe not as extensive as the Sony Bookstore in the US, though their prices are better on many items and they send out periodic coupons which seem to be applicable to just about any book on their site. I also find they have an interesting mix of US and UK books that generally aren't available through the US sources.

aceflor · 11-13-2010, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bevdeforges

Have you tried Kobobooks?

I've had no difficulty ordering from them (from France, but with a US credit card - billing address on the card is still France, though). Their selection is maybe not as extensive as the Sony Bookstore in the US, though their prices are better on many items and they send out periodic coupons which seem to be applicable to just about any book on their site. I also find they have an interesting mix of US and UK books that generally aren't available through the US sources.

Most of us do not have a US credit card

SkyDream · 11-13-2010, 08:29 AM

Have you considered "Kindle for PC" for Amazon books ?
You might convert them to other formats e.g. ePub.

TGS · 11-13-2010, 09:15 AM

I have bought books from The Book Depository in the past - worth a try, they give their prices in euros.

James_Wilde · 11-13-2010, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bevdeforges

Have you tried Kobobooks?

I use Kobobooks in Sweden without a problem (so far). However, they're a bit limited.

Pelesz · 11-13-2010, 10:25 AM

WebScription is also a nice place to check out for reading materials.

hca2000 · 11-13-2010, 12:35 PM

Thanks for all the good suggestions! Kobo worked like a charm

I got the latest Dresden Files I was looking for Side Jobs (a collection of short stories) and at a great price too

edit:
spelling error

wallcraft · 11-13-2010, 12:48 PM

I use an EntroPay virtual credit card and a UK address to buy from WHSmith.

EntroPay charges 5% up front, but they are a UK-based credit card and they don't care what address you use with retailers.

11-13-2010, 08:04 AM	#1
hca2000 Member Posts: 13 Karma: 34 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Denmark Device: Onyx Boox, Bebook Mini, HTC Desire, Ipad, Kindle 3 Wifi	Where to buy English ebook when living in Europe (not UK) I was wondering if anybody could advise me where I can buy novels written in English when I live in Europe (more precisely in Denmark)? Danish bookstores as saxo.com and g.dk have a rather limited selection and each book cost a small fortune. I have previously used e.g. Waterstones and WHSmith but these will no longer sell me books because I live outside the UK. Amazon is not an option as I don't have a Kindle. So what do I do?

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11-13-2010, 08:13 AM	#2
bevdeforges Addict Posts: 288 Karma: 1094000 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Essonne, France Device: Kobo Forma; Sony PRS600B; Sony 350; Sony T-2	Have you tried Kobobooks? I've had no difficulty ordering from them (from France, but with a US credit card - billing address on the card is still France, though). Their selection is maybe not as extensive as the Sony Bookstore in the US, though their prices are better on many items and they send out periodic coupons which seem to be applicable to just about any book on their site. I also find they have an interesting mix of US and UK books that generally aren't available through the US sources.

11-13-2010, 08:29 AM	#4
SkyDream Wizard Posts: 1,377 Karma: 9400 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Europe Device: PRS-650, iPod touch 4G, iPad 3	Have you considered "Kindle for PC" for Amazon books ? You might convert them to other formats e.g. ePub.

11-13-2010, 09:15 AM	#5
TGS Country Member Posts: 9,058 Karma: 7676767 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Denmark Device: Liseuse: Irex DR800. PRS 505 in the house, and the missus has an iPad.	I have bought books from The Book Depository in the past - worth a try, they give their prices in euros.

11-13-2010, 10:25 AM	#7
Pelesz Member Posts: 11 Karma: 26 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Transdanubia Meridianus Device: Pocketbook Verse Pro	WebScription is also a nice place to check out for reading materials.

11-13-2010, 12:35 PM	#8
hca2000 Member Posts: 13 Karma: 34 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Denmark Device: Onyx Boox, Bebook Mini, HTC Desire, Ipad, Kindle 3 Wifi	Thanks for all the good suggestions! Kobo worked like a charm I got the latest Dresden Files I was looking for Side Jobs (a collection of short stories) and at a great price too edit: spelling error

11-13-2010, 12:48 PM	#9
wallcraft reader Posts: 6,977 Karma: 5183568 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mississippi, USA Device: Kindle 3, Kobo Glo HD	I use an EntroPay virtual credit card and a UK address to buy from WHSmith. EntroPay charges 5% up front, but they are a UK-based credit card and they don't care what address you use with retailers.