A large selection of Faber and Faber titles free at Kobo

RareBird · 06-07-2012, 06:22 AM

I recently found that Faber and Faber, an independent UK publisher, has a large selection (129 to be exact) of their books free on Kobo right now. Among them are Andrew Martin's Jim Stringer series including his most recent one released just this month. One I purchased a few weeks ago is now free as well. It was Hit and Run by Doug Johnstone and I highly recommend it. I've posted the link below to the search filtered by free only.

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Blue Tyson · 06-07-2012, 06:28 AM

Nice one. Thanks!

melmac · 06-07-2012, 06:49 AM

I'd get in quick on this one I think it's a pricing error the link in OP runs to 18 pages and includes the enhanced version of Death come to Pemberley by PD James at least it does in the Aussie store for free??? seems like an error to me but I'm clicking while the goings good

HarryT · 06-07-2012, 08:23 AM

Has to be a mistake. I hope they fix it before too many people download.

DrNefario · 06-07-2012, 08:29 AM

It's mostly poetry. Still not cheap enough!

RareBird · 06-07-2012, 08:40 AM

I agree it is mostly poetry but a good selection of crime/mystery novels in there. I think I downloaded 9 or 10 crime/mystery/thriller novels.

pdurrant · 06-07-2012, 08:53 AM

I agree with HarryT - it's probably a mistake. I've emailed Kobo.

On the other hand, it's not unknown for a publisher to do a large promotion on ebooks in the hopes of boosting paper sales.

Andreiuta · 06-07-2012, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by pdurrant

I agree with HarryT - it's probably a mistake. I've emailed Kobo.

On the other hand, it's not unknown for a publisher to do a large promotion on ebooks in the hopes of boosting paper sales.

When I tried to download The Somme Stations by Andrew Martin (after adding it to the library), I got the following message:

You don't have permission to view the requested content. You might be seeing this message because you are trying to view content which you have not purchased or edit content which you did not create.

RareBird · 06-07-2012, 09:38 AM

Well if it is a mistake, I'm sure we'll find out soon enough. I've never seen the error message that Andreiuta is seeing but it could be an indication that it was an error and they're in the process of fixing it.

melmac · 06-07-2012, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RareBird

I've never seen the error message that Andreiuta is seeing but it could be an indication that it was an error and they're in the process of fixing it.

I got the same message as Andreiuta on 2 books, I think it's because those 2 were Geo restricted it let me add them to the library but not download.

sunnysmiles · 06-07-2012, 12:46 PM

I down loaded a lot of books crime novels and some Ohan Parmuk . I did see that error a couple of times but im still very happy.

pietvo · 06-07-2012, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andreiuta

When I tried to download The Somme Stations by Andrew Martin (after adding it to the library), I got the following message:

You don't have permission to view the requested content. You might be seeing this message because you are trying to view content which you have not purchased or edit content which you did not create.

Sometimes it helps to click "Add to Library', then go to 'My Library' and download it from there.

piperclassique · 06-07-2012, 01:21 PM

Oh yes! Some really good stuff there, I jumped in with both feet and did a grabfest.
Pdurrant, you _were_ joking about emailing the publishers, I hope?

Btw, Esprit de Corps may well be a candidate for funniest book ever.....

koland · 06-07-2012, 01:39 PM

I've still got a few to download, but did get an error on several titles (many give errors trying to open the page for the book, but adding to library from the search and downloading from the library works for most).

Did anyone manage to get "The Somme Stations"? I would love to read it, but it seems to be quite stubborn in giving out error messages.

Fbone · 06-07-2012, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koland

I've still got a few to download, but did get an error on several titles (many give errors trying to open the page for the book, but adding to library from the search and downloading from the library works for most).

Did anyone manage to get "The Somme Stations"? I would love to read it, but it seems to be quite stubborn in giving out error messages.

The Somme Stations is priced at $5.99 for me.

06-07-2012, 06:22 AM	#1
RareBird Addict Posts: 377 Karma: 770002 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Windsor, Nova Scotia Device: Kobo Aura	A large selection of Faber and Faber titles free at Kobo I recently found that Faber and Faber, an independent UK publisher, has a large selection (129 to be exact) of their books free on Kobo right now. Among them are Andrew Martin's Jim Stringer series including his most recent one released just this month. One I purchased a few weeks ago is now free as well. It was Hit and Run by Doug Johnstone and I highly recommend it. I've posted the link below to the search filtered by free only. Faber and Faber

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06-07-2012, 06:28 AM	#2
Blue Tyson Blue Captain Posts: 1,595 Karma: 5000236 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Australia Device: Kindle Keyboard 3G,Huawei Ideos X3,Kobo Mini	Nice one. Thanks!

06-07-2012, 06:49 AM	#3
melmac Wizard Posts: 1,399 Karma: 5573651 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Perth AU Device: Sony PRS650, Sony T3	I'd get in quick on this one I think it's a pricing error the link in OP runs to 18 pages and includes the enhanced version of Death come to Pemberley by PD James at least it does in the Aussie store for free??? seems like an error to me but I'm clicking while the goings good

06-07-2012, 08:23 AM	#4
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Has to be a mistake. I hope they fix it before too many people download.

06-07-2012, 08:29 AM	#5
DrNefario Wizard Posts: 2,100 Karma: 11315768 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: UK Device: Kindle, Kobo Touch, Nook SimpleTouch	It's mostly poetry. Still not cheap enough!

06-07-2012, 08:40 AM	#6
RareBird Addict Posts: 377 Karma: 770002 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Windsor, Nova Scotia Device: Kobo Aura	I agree it is mostly poetry but a good selection of crime/mystery novels in there. I think I downloaded 9 or 10 crime/mystery/thriller novels.

06-07-2012, 08:53 AM	#7
pdurrant The Grand Mouse 高貴的老鼠 Posts: 71,514 Karma: 306214458 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle Voyage	I agree with HarryT - it's probably a mistake. I've emailed Kobo. On the other hand, it's not unknown for a publisher to do a large promotion on ebooks in the hopes of boosting paper sales.

06-07-2012, 09:38 AM	#9
RareBird Addict Posts: 377 Karma: 770002 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Windsor, Nova Scotia Device: Kobo Aura	Well if it is a mistake, I'm sure we'll find out soon enough. I've never seen the error message that Andreiuta is seeing but it could be an indication that it was an error and they're in the process of fixing it.

06-07-2012, 12:46 PM	#11
sunnysmiles Addict Posts: 279 Karma: 1188010 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London Device: I pad air, kindle pw2 and kindle touch , kindle had fire Nook pad nook	I down loaded a lot of books crime novels and some Ohan Parmuk . I did see that error a couple of times but im still very happy.

06-07-2012, 01:21 PM	#13
piperclassique A garbling groftpot Posts: 974 Karma: 9234667 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: France Device: Oasis, Voyage, Kobo mini, Samsung tablet, phones, whatever.	Oh yes! Some really good stuff there, I jumped in with both feet and did a grabfest. Pdurrant, you _were_ joking about emailing the publishers, I hope? Btw, Esprit de Corps may well be a candidate for funniest book ever.....

06-07-2012, 01:39 PM	#14
koland Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,560 Karma: 8033155 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: TN, USA Device: kindle(all), nook, nookcolor, Sony, Kobo, epic, iphone, iPad, pc	I've still got a few to download, but did get an error on several titles (many give errors trying to open the page for the book, but adding to library from the search and downloading from the library works for most). Did anyone manage to get "The Somme Stations"? I would love to read it, but it seems to be quite stubborn in giving out error messages.

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