01-21-2011, 10:18 AM | #1 |
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Adding books to Calibre from the Kindle?
How do I add books from my Kindle to Calibre so I can manage my library there?
And can I delete a book from my Kindle through Calibre? thank you! |
01-21-2011, 10:26 AM | #2 |
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Connect the Kindle via USB. Calibre should then detect it and load a list of the books on the device. Once that's done, right click on any entry, and you'll get the option of copying it to your library and of deleting it.
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01-22-2011, 06:50 PM | #3 |
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I tried this but it gives me an error message, as if it can't upload azw files.
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01-22-2011, 07:06 PM | #4 |
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That's weird, Calibre should at least be able to up- and download AZW files, I believe. Depending on DRM you may not be able to edit them, though. What exactly is the error message?
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01-22-2011, 09:00 PM | #5 |
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I use the Manage my Kindle page to download my books to kindle4PC. Then, I can just point Calibre there, and it will import them. If I have certain plug-ins installed, they will be DRM free.
I find Calibre invaluable to manage my library. If you point it to dropbox, your library will be backed up to the clouds. And, if you have a wi-fi kindle, you can use the content manager to email books to your kindle. And, I just found out that if you try to email a book not in mobi format, Calibre will ask you if you want to convert it, and will automatically make a mobi version and email it to your kindle! Really cool - if you need any help, just ask! |
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01-22-2011, 09:09 PM | #7 |
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I just tried adding a book from my Kindle for Mac books and it gave me the same message.
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01-22-2011, 09:22 PM | #8 |
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I figured it out. I had to add my Kindle's serial number somewhere and now it is working! Thank you for the help!!
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