Nook Glowlight Plus has a 7.8" Screen, Will Retail for $199

[lkmiller]

For Nook, Overdrive library books (or any epubs with Adobe DRM) can be sideloaded once you've put your Adobe ID into the Nook's settings. Since I sideload everything to my Nook, it would be just as easy as every other book I read on there. Although I haven't bothered since I have a Kobo.

The current Kobos are completely seamless. Once you've set up your library info on the Kobo, then it's just like shopping for Kobo books. You can use the Kobo itself. Or if you check out Overdrive books on your library's website/app, then the books are available on your Kobo next time you sync.

For Kindles, I believe you check out through your library's website and then choose the option to send to your Kindle. So it may be a tiny bit less seamless than Kobo. Although I like to browse on my library's Overdrive website rather than on the Kobo itself anyway. So for me it would be essentially the same.

My library also has cloudLibrary ebooks. Those use Adobe DRM and need to be downloaded with the cloudLibrary app. You can then sideload them to either Nook or Kobo devices.

[lkmiller]

Originally Posted by tdonline

Yeah, that totally sounds something most people should be doing when they borrow a book from the library.

Again, most of my reading is from Overdrive. I'm borrowing books from the library, why shouldn't I favor the most convenient process?

But congratulations to you if you enjoy jumping through hoops.

Yeah, that's only if you want to remove B&N DRM, not for library books. And a one time thing only needed in the last few months if you didn't already have your B&N key. Definitely not something most B&N Nook users would ever even encounter, let alone a hoop they need to jump through for library books.

But, yeah, Overdrive library books are definitely easier on Kindles and even more so on Kobos.

[brianca]

Originally Posted by lkmiller

My library also has cloudLibrary ebooks. Those use Adobe DRM and need to be downloaded with the cloudLibrary app. You can then sideload them to either Nook or Kobo devices.

Sorry to jump in here but lkmiller have you had success using your library’s Overdrive and Cloud Library on the same device? My library also splits their ebooks between the two and I have recurring issues with my older Kobo doing this through ADE. I previously thought about getting a newer kobo with built in OD to try and solve it, and now am thinking again about it, now that they’re so easily available via Walmart.

[John F]

Originally Posted by brianca

Sorry to jump in here but lkmiller have you had success using your library’s Overdrive and Cloud Library on the same device? My library also splits their ebooks between the two and I have recurring issues with my older Kobo doing this through ADE. I previously thought about getting a newer kobo with built in OD to try and solve it, and now am thinking again about it, now that they’re so easily available via Walmart.

Excuse me for jumping in...

I was able to use Overdrive and CloudLibrary under Windows 7; Under Windows 10, I cannot.

I'm not sure what that it is Win 7 vs 10, or different applications versions. I am using ADE 2 on both.

[rcentros]

Originally Posted by lkmiller

For Nook, Overdrive library books (or any epubs with Adobe DRM) can be sideloaded once you've put your Adobe ID into the Nook's settings. Since I sideload everything to my Nook, it would be just as easy as every other book I read on there. Although I haven't bothered since I have a Kobo.

That's right, I forgot that the Nook has the ability to use your Adobe login right on the device. So, if Barnes & Noble gave you access to a browser you could download the Overdrive book directly to the Nook like you can and (could/can?) with Sony T2, T3? I don't have a Nook here with me, but if I understand you correctly, I would just have to download the Overdrive book to my computer and side-load it to the Nook? Would that work without ADE on the computer?

Originally Posted by lkmiller

The current Kobo's are completely seamless. Once you've set up your library info on the Kobo, then it's just like shopping for Kobo books. You can use the Kobo itself. Or if you check out Overdrive books on your library's website/app, then the books are available on your Kobo next time you sync.

Sometimes I'm half tempted to buy the $70 Aura 2 at Walmart just to try out that feature, but I've got enough eReaders already (especially after I pick up the Nook Glowlight Plus — 2015 edition).

Originally Posted by lkmiller

For Kindle's, I believe you check out through your library's website and then choose the option to send to your Kindle. So it may be a tiny bit less seamless than Kobo. Although I like to browse on my library's Overdrive website rather than on the Kobo itself anyway. So for me it would be essentially the same.

Kindles are really simple. You can even borrow the book with the experimental browser (if you have the patience).

Originally Posted by lkmiller

My library also has cloudLibrary ebooks. Those use Adobe DRM and need to be downloaded with the cloudLibrary app. You can then sideload them to either Nook or Kobo devices.

I haven't seen that yet. I'm guessing the cloudLibrary app wouldn't work on Linux.

[lkmiller]

Originally Posted by brianca

Sorry to jump in here but lkmiller have you had success using your library’s Overdrive and Cloud Library on the same device? My library also splits their ebooks between the two and I have recurring issues with my older Kobo doing this through ADE. I previously thought about getting a newer kobo with built in OD to try and solve it, and now am thinking again about it, now that they’re so easily available via Walmart.

Yes, I have the cloudLibrary app authorized with the same Adobe ID that I use for Adobe Digital Editions. However, I've found that I cannot have both apps authorized with my Adobe ID on the same computer. Authorizing one will mess up the authorization of the other. So I have the cloudLibrary app on my laptop and ADE on my desktop.

Originally Posted by John F

Excuse me for jumping in...

I was able to use Overdrive and CloudLibrary under Windows 7; Under Windows 10, I cannot.

I'm not sure what that it is Win 7 vs 10, or different applications versions. I am using ADE 2 on both.

I have ADE 2 on a Windows 8 desktop and the cloudLibrary app on a Windows 7 laptop. I haven't been able to have them both authorized with my Adobe ID on the same machine at the same time, Windows 8 or 7. I haven't tried with Windows 10.

Originally Posted by rcentros

That's right, I forgot that the Nook has the ability to use your Adobe login right on the device. So, if Barnes & Noble gave you access to a browser you could download the Overdrive book directly to the Nook like you can and (could/can?) with Sony T2, T3? I don't have a Nook here with me, but if I understand you correctly, I would just have to download the Overdrive book to my computer and side-load it to the Nook? Would that work without ADE on the computer?

I haven't ever tried downloading Overdrive books directly to a Nook, and I don't know if you can get to the web browser on the 2019 Nook Plus without root.

I use ADE to download Overdrive books to my PC. If you have another way to download the Overdrive EPUBs and have them connected to your Adobe ID, then you wouldn't need ADE. But, at least on stock unrooted 2019 Nook Plus, you won't see an ACSM file. But once you have the EPUB on your computer, you can just copy the file over to the Nook drive without needing to transfer it via the app.

Originally Posted by rcentros

I haven't seen that yet. I'm guessing the cloudLibrary app wouldn't work on Linux.

Yeah, they have PC, Mac, iOS, and Android apps. No idea if you could run the PC app under Wine. You have to make sure you set it up to use your existing Adobe ID otherwise it generates one for you. I imagine only the PC and Mac apps let you actually set a specific Adobe ID.

[John F]

Originally Posted by lkmiller

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I have ADE 2 on a Windows 8 desktop and the cloudLibrary app on a Windows 7 laptop. I haven't been able to have them both authorized with my Adobe ID on the same machine at the same time, Windows 8 or 7. I haven't tried with Windows 10.

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Just to be clear, this is the behavior I am seeing, except I'm using Win 10 and 7.

Although on Win 7 I was able to install and use both on the same machine.

[silverraven]

Originally Posted by lkmiller

Yes, I have the cloudLibrary app authorized with the same Adobe ID that I use for Adobe Digital Editions. However, I've found that I cannot have both apps authorized with my Adobe ID on the same computer. Authorizing one will mess up the authorization of the other. .

Same here! I am running Win7. I gave up on cloudLibrary until I can get another computer to use just it, no Overdrive. I'm not sure cloudLibary is worth it for me. Oh, and this just happened with the latest update to the cloudLibrary app. Before I had no issues having both on my computer.
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[lkmiller]

Originally Posted by silverraven

Same here! I am running Win7. I gave up on cloudLibrary until I can get another computer to use just it, no Overdrive. I'm not sure cloudLibary is worth it for me. Oh, and this just happened with the latest update to the cloudLibrary app. Before I had no issues having both on my computer.
S

Maybe it is the latest update then. I only started using cloudLibrary a few months ago. Although I remember having the same issue trying to use Bluefire on a computer where I already had ADE.

Even though it's kind of a pain, I'm glad to have access to cloudLibrary. Not only for the added selection, but also less of a need to put things on hold. I think the only time I've had to wait for a cloudLibrary book was for something that was "coming soon" -- sort of like a pre-order. I don't know if it's just because less people have started using cloudLibrary or if it's because of a more flexible allowance for libraries through them. I do hope my library sticks with Overdrive though because it's so much easier with my Kobo.