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

[rjbooks]

Originally Posted by FizzyWater

If you have a book you REALLY want to read tonight and you use Firefox, you can add the "Greasemonkey" add-on, then choose the "BN-Dload20121119" script. It add an "alternative download" link at the end of the BN list of links.

I can't remember what prompted me to install it, but I've used it off and on, and I tested it with a book just now to confirm it still works, despite all the Download buttons being missing.

ETA: Also, I opened up my Nook for PC program (and I'll admit, it's probably an older one - I can't figure out how to tell what the version is) and it's busily downloading the books I've bought since the last time I opened it. So that's another way to get your downloads.

ETA-2: I remembered why I installed it - it allows you to download books from the Archive, without moving them back to active. Just a time saver.

Thanks for the information Fizzy Water. Do you happen to know where the script can be found, I've had no luck finding it so far?

[Ripplinger]

Originally Posted by rjbooks

Thanks for the information Fizzy Water. Do you happen to know where the script can be found, I've had no luck finding it so far?

Here's a link to install it without having to deal with copy/pasting scripts and moving them in the right directories:
http://www.webextender.net/scripts/show/152985.html

[rjbooks]

Originally Posted by Ripplinger

Here's a link to install it without having to deal with copy/pasting scripts and moving them in the right directories:
http://www.webextender.net/scripts/show/152985.html

Unfortunately, the link to userscripts.org does not work.

[FizzyWater]

Originally Posted by Blossom

Right now you can sideload but I am sure this is only a step before they fix it to where you no longer can.

I suspect that's going to be true for this download script as well. I would think all it would take would be to change the file locations (add another folder layer, for example) to make the script stop working. I don't know if the developer is interested in keeping it up-to-date.

[Tarana]

I installed Greasemonky and copied the script, but can't figure out how it all works. Fortunately, I was able to download all but 2 or 3 ebooks from my Nook account. Just double checking that I have them DRM free and then I will move on to Kobo to check all of those.

[FizzyWater]

Originally Posted by rjbooks

Unfortunately, the link to userscripts.org does not work.

If you look through the thread, someone posted one that works - I think it's now userscripts-mirror.org.

ETA: Here it is:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

The Greasemonky script for B&N can be found at userscripts-mirror.org/scripts/source/152985.user.js

Instructions on how to install the scripts can be found at http://wiki.greasespot.net/Greasemon...alling_Scripts.

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by FizzyWater

I suspect that's going to be true for this download script as well. I would think all it would take would be to change the file locations (add another folder layer, for example) to make the script stop working. I don't know if the developer is interested in keeping it up-to-date.

Right now you can use your Android device to grab your books via their app. I did this and it works great as my Nook Library has been messed up for a long time meaning some pages I get gibberish on so I was never able to download certain books from last year but I got them now.

Oh it seems all Nook support is doing it pasting the same can response over and over. Reminds me of Target last Christmas.

[Ripplinger]

Originally Posted by rjbooks

Unfortunately, the link to userscripts.org does not work.

There's an install button in the upper right. Or just swap userscripts-mirror for userscripts for the link:
http://userscripts-mirror.org/script...152985.user.js

[taustin]

Originally Posted by Purple Lady

I didn't think it was available anymore because I couldn't find it on their site under reading apps. I know now that you can find it with a Google search.

They apparently tried to kill it some time back, or so I've read, then relented in the face of a backlash, and haven't promoted it since, but the download link is in the top page of a Google search for "nook for PC".

And if they break it, there will be an even bigger backlash than there is now, and it's already fairly ugly.

[taustin]

Originally Posted by FizzyWater

I suspect that's going to be true for this download script as well. I would think all it would take would be to change the file locations (add another folder layer, for example) to make the script stop working. I don't know if the developer is interested in keeping it up-to-date.

I suspect that the script, and the desktop apps, download using the same mechanisms as the readers do. If so, they can't break the stuff they don't like without breaking the devices - all of them, without an update, and they're not going to update the stuff that's been out of production for years.

If they suddenly break 95% of everything out there in the way of nook readers, they'll be facing a class action lawsuit, and rightly so.

[FizzyWater]

By the way, someone posted on the Digital Reader's blog an alternate link to the script via the "Internet Wayback Machine" at https://web.archive.org/web/20131112...ts/show/152985

[darryl]

It's a security update!

http://the-digital-reader.com/2014/0...es-get-around/

[murg]

Originally Posted by darryl

It's a security update!

http://the-digital-reader.com/2014/0...es-get-around/

Well, my books are definitely secure now, now that I can't download them...

[rcentros]

Originally Posted by eschwartz

I hate it when people do this. Nook is so 2007.

I'd say 2011. When B&N released the Nook Simple Touch and the Nook Color, that was the one time Amazon had to catch up. I think the Nook Color was the first "dedicated" eReader tablet. But B&N soon gave back the lead. I still think the Nook Simple Touch was (still is for me) one of the best eReaders made.

But not allowing downloads and not giving warning they were going to change their policy, that's just about the end of the line for me and B&N.

[Freeshadow]

Originally Posted by CWatkinsNash

Heh. My thoughts, too. Sounds like a big heaping, steaming pile of publisher placation to me.

"Security update", my a$$.

Methinks they are secure from myriads of potential new customers now.

Originally Posted by Blossom

I think the best thing we can do about this is to let our voice be heard I wouldn't call and do it or email it needs to be public like their Nook Facebook page and Twitter pages. Make sure you let them know they've lost you as a customer. If some media could carry the story the better as they did this quietly without warning.

I've been thinking about this. If this was some other store it wouldn't matter but this is B&N not some small ebook store. It's always been Kindle vs Nook. If we let them get away with this then more stores could follow this pattern to where you will be left with app or device reading only.

Right now you can sideload but I am sure this is only a step before they fix it to where you no longer can.

Originally Posted by Blossom

I left them a goodbye letter on their Facebook page. A few others have too. The more the better. I also told them I am boycotting their physical books (yes some of us still buy those) and their B&M store as well.

In other words: if the ask for a shitstorm give them their harvest.