500,000 Free Books! I Must be Thick Today!

PeeBus · 06-09-2009, 09:34 PM

The following url:

http://ebookstore.sony.com/google-ebooks/

promises 500,000 free public domain ebooks for the Sony EBook Reader. I've followed the instructions: D/Led the software, and set up an account but I can't for the life of me find this supposed treasure trove!

Do I find them in the Sony software or via Google directly? It sure is not clear to me. I must be thick today!

Donnageddon · 06-09-2009, 09:55 PM

Open the sony ebookstore application and on the right hand column you will see "unearth a classic" ad (looks like an ad anyway) and it will take you to the google book section.

Tom Swift · 06-09-2009, 11:05 PM

If you are not an American, it won't work. At least, it did not work the last time I checked.

PeeBus · 06-10-2009, 12:14 AM

Maybe I'm not thick since "unearth a classic" is nowhere to be found on my application. Can anyone outside of the USA see this?

PeeBus · 06-10-2009, 12:20 AM

Strangely, even though the middle box on the right hand side of Sony application is blank, when I clicked on it I was transported to the Google book search page! Thanks for the clue!

doreenjoy · 06-10-2009, 12:20 AM

Did you click Sony Store in the software?

Donnageddon · 06-10-2009, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeeBus

Strangely, even though the middle box on the right hand side of Sony application is blank, when I clicked on it I was transported to the Google book search page! Thanks for the clue!

I guess it is kind of an easter egg for non US readers

Tom Swift · 06-10-2009, 01:32 AM

I am still amazed that this fact is never mentioned whenever this service is brought up. These are all public domain books and they are blocked and I have yet to find any mention of this policy on Google or Sony. When I first did a search about this issue, the first thing that appeared was my initial post! Crazy.

pdurrant · 06-10-2009, 03:37 AM

They are all public domain books in the USA.

There are many books that are in the public domain in the USA that are not in the public domain in other countries (and vice-versa).

I suspect this is why the option is hidden for non-US installations.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Swift

I am still amazed that this fact is never mentioned whenever this service is brought up. These are all public domain books and they are blocked and I have yet to find any mention of this policy on Google or Sony. When I first did a search about this issue, the first thing that appeared was my initial post! Crazy.

ruth1304 · 06-10-2009, 03:49 AM

Although in the UK I have the US version of the sony software installed so I can download the free books. Created an account with an email address that has my location listed as US (mainly because it was the default and I forgot to change it at the time and now find it convenient!) and it all works.

Hadn't actually thought about it much as so far I have found any PD book I've wanted here!

columbus · 06-10-2009, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeeBus;

Maybe I'm not thick since "unearth a classic" is nowhere to be found on my application. Can anyone outside of the USA see this?

Yes I see it, needed to scroll the window fully to the right or it is hidden.

Clicking on it requires you to log in or create an account, then takes you to Google book search. & finally download now free.

Look for your PD classics first here on Mobileread, they will likely be better formated as they are produced by MR members.

Curly · 06-10-2009, 09:18 AM

The 'unearth a classic' logo appears for me and I am able to access the free books offered from the UK. I suspect, however, that we have a more limited selection due to geographic restrictions and copyright issues.

06-09-2009, 09:34 PM	#1
PeeBus Member Posts: 20 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: EBookwise 1150	500,000 Free Books! I Must be Thick Today! The following url: http://ebookstore.sony.com/google-ebooks/ promises 500,000 free public domain ebooks for the Sony EBook Reader. I've followed the instructions: D/Led the software, and set up an account but I can't for the life of me find this supposed treasure trove! Do I find them in the Sony software or via Google directly? It sure is not clear to me. I must be thick today!

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06-09-2009, 09:55 PM	#2
Donnageddon Now you lishen here... Posts: 2,494 Karma: 479498 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Seattle-ish Device: Sony PRS-650. Kobo Touch, Kindle Fire	Open the sony ebookstore application and on the right hand column you will see "unearth a classic" ad (looks like an ad anyway) and it will take you to the google book section.

06-09-2009, 11:05 PM	#3
Tom Swift Addict Posts: 250 Karma: 1232346 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Macau Device: Kindle Oasis (plus lots of older devices)	If you are not an American, it won't work. At least, it did not work the last time I checked.

06-10-2009, 12:14 AM	#4
PeeBus Member Posts: 20 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: EBookwise 1150	Maybe I'm not thick since "unearth a classic" is nowhere to be found on my application. Can anyone outside of the USA see this?

06-10-2009, 12:20 AM	#5
PeeBus Member Posts: 20 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: EBookwise 1150	Strangely, even though the middle box on the right hand side of Sony application is blank, when I clicked on it I was transported to the Google book search page! Thanks for the clue!

06-10-2009, 12:20 AM	#6
doreenjoy 01000100 01001010 Posts: 1,889 Karma: 2400000 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Polyamorous	Did you click Sony Store in the software?

06-10-2009, 01:32 AM	#8
Tom Swift Addict Posts: 250 Karma: 1232346 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Macau Device: Kindle Oasis (plus lots of older devices)	I am still amazed that this fact is never mentioned whenever this service is brought up. These are all public domain books and they are blocked and I have yet to find any mention of this policy on Google or Sony. When I first did a search about this issue, the first thing that appeared was my initial post! Crazy.

06-10-2009, 03:49 AM	#10
ruth1304 Addict Posts: 394 Karma: 1546 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bristol, UK Device: Waiting for a kindle!	Although in the UK I have the US version of the sony software installed so I can download the free books. Created an account with an email address that has my location listed as US (mainly because it was the default and I forgot to change it at the time and now find it convenient!) and it all works. Hadn't actually thought about it much as so far I have found any PD book I've wanted here!

06-10-2009, 09:18 AM	#12
Curly I need a holiday! Posts: 1,227 Karma: 4622 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Scotland Device: PRS-505, ipod touch	The 'unearth a classic' logo appears for me and I am able to access the free books offered from the UK. I suspect, however, that we have a more limited selection due to geographic restrictions and copyright issues.

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