B&N removed download option on all books in "My Nook" library - Page 50

HarryT · 12-04-2014, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Fbone

Again, thank you. I will look. I frequently have difficulty with the tools. Just recently, in fact, but I didn't realize it until I went to convert the next day. A redownload fixed it.

I often find that the tools don't work when I import a lot of books into Calibre in one batch, but if I add them one at a time it always works fine. Seems to be some sort of timing issue.

Fbone · 12-04-2014, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

I often find that the tools don't work when I import a lot of books into Calibre in one batch, but if I add them one at a time it always works fine. Seems to be some sort of timing issue.

That does explain much. And I seem to be talking a lot about DRM removal. My apologies.

lkmiller · 12-04-2014, 09:07 AM

Is there an easy way to tell if the tools have worked on epubs? Back when the download buttons were first removed from B&N's site, I added a big batch of books to calibre. Not all of them got processed. I think I've found and re-added those that got missed. But is there any quicker way to be sure then opening them all one by one?

HarryT · 12-04-2014, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by lkmiller

Is there an easy way to tell if the tools have worked on epubs? Back when the download buttons were first removed from B&N's site, I added a big batch of books to calibre. Not all of them got processed. I think I've found and re-added those that got missed. But is there any quicker way to be sure then opening them all one by one?

Unfortunately I can't think of any way. Sorry.

treadlightly · 12-04-2014, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by lkmiller

Is there an easy way to tell if the tools have worked on epubs? Back when the download buttons were first removed from B&N's site, I added a big batch of books to calibre. Not all of them got processed. I think I've found and re-added those that got missed. But is there any quicker way to be sure then opening them all one by one?

For me, the Count Pages plugin hasn't worked if the tools plugin hasn't worked. You can use Count Pages with a multi-highlighted book list (i.e. select the books you want to check).

Difflugia · 12-04-2014, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by lkmiller

Is there an easy way to tell if the tools have worked on epubs? Back when the download buttons were first removed from B&N's site, I added a big batch of books to calibre. Not all of them got processed. I think I've found and re-added those that got missed. But is there any quicker way to be sure then opening them all one by one?

The way I spot-check is to see if there's a cover image. In an epub, the images are encrypted, so you get the default brown book cover if the tools didn't work.

bean · 12-04-2014, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by rcentros

Around here the pawnshops have sold Kindles for as low as $5. I guess I'm speaking from this world. Though I'm sure it's not the same everywhere.

I want like ten where do I sign up?

JSWolf · 12-04-2014, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Fbone

Option #3 assumes K4PC will be around in the future and files accessible. Amazon's ebook business is built around the Kindle and therefore works best owning one. Considering what B&N and Kobo did to their PC programs Amazon may not be far behind.

Don't lump Kobo in on this. The Kobo Desktop software works well and using the current versions of OBOK and Modify ePub, it's very easy to convert a kepub back into an ePub.

Besides, for box standard ePub with adept DRM, you do have a download link on the Kobo website. You cannot say anything like that for B&N and Amazon (unless you own a physical Kindle).

JSWolf · 12-04-2014, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

I often find that the tools don't work when I import a lot of books into Calibre in one batch, but if I add them one at a time it always works fine. Seems to be some sort of timing issue.

Too many Amazon eBooks added to Calibre at one time and the DRM removal tools don't work. I know for certain that 5 eBooks at a time do work.

JSWolf · 12-04-2014, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by lkmiller

Is there an easy way to tell if the tools have worked on epubs? Back when the download buttons were first removed from B&N's site, I added a big batch of books to calibre. Not all of them got processed. I think I've found and re-added those that got missed. But is there any quicker way to be sure then opening them all one by one?

Use the Calibre eBook viewer to check. If the eBook loads, it's DRM free. If it fails to load, it still has DRM.

JSWolf · 12-04-2014, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by rcentros

Around here the pawnshops have sold Kindles for as low as $5. I guess I'm speaking from this world. Though I'm sure it's not the same everywhere.

Which model Kindles?

HarryT · 12-04-2014, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Use the Calibre eBook viewer to check. If the eBook loads, it's DRM free. If it fails to load, it still has DRM.

That is of course one method, but it's not very feasible if you have 1000 books in your Calibre library and you just want to know if any of them have DRM. An idea for a new plug-in, perhaps? (unless one already exists?)

eschwartz · 12-04-2014, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by lkmiller

Is there an easy way to tell if the tools have worked on epubs? Back when the download buttons were first removed from B&N's site, I added a big batch of books to calibre. Not all of them got processed. I think I've found and re-added those that got missed. But is there any quicker way to be sure then opening them all one by one?

Here is a python script which when given the path to an ebook, will report on its DRM status. It only accepts one file, so you will have to setup a loop, to go through all your books and check each one. The only issue is it will claim AZW3 books are MOBIs, but the check still works so who cares.

DRM Check: Find out what DRM that ebook has got.

EDIT: Saw HarryT's post.

I am sure this could be bundled into a plugin, since most of the work is already done.

tilia · 12-04-2014, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

That is of course one method, but it's not very feasible if you have 1000 books in your Calibre library and you just want to know if any of them have DRM. An idea for a new plug-in, perhaps? (unless one already exists?)

You mentioning plug-ins rang a bell, and after checking calibre, I see that the Quality Check plug-in actually will check for DRM. I've never used it though.

JSWolf · 12-04-2014, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by tilia

You mentioning plug-ins rang a bell, and after checking calibre, I see that the Quality Check plug-in actually will check for DRM. I've never used it though.

I totally forgot about that option in the Quality Check plugin. Well spotted.

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lkmiller Laura Posts: 1,574 Karma: 23597272 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: Kobo Sage, Kobo Elipsa, Nook Glowlight 4 Plus, Kindle Oasis 2	Is there an easy way to tell if the tools have worked on epubs? Back when the download buttons were first removed from B&N's site, I added a big batch of books to calibre. Not all of them got processed. I think I've found and re-added those that got missed. But is there any quicker way to be sure then opening them all one by one?