Mobileread's ebook library turns 15,000

pilotbob · 02-05-2010, 12:00 AM

Have the price of ebooks been getting you down lately?

Are you tired of the Amazon vs Macmillan mud slinging in the news lately?

Well... I am here to bring you good news...

The MobileRead eBook library now contains over 15,000 ebook uploads. These aren't just scan/OCR and transfer. For the most part the ebooks in the MobileRead library are extremely well formatted and proofread.

So, unearth a gem today in our library.

Congratulations and thanks go to all the creators, editors and uploaders for a job well done. Also, thanks to the existence of public domain laws and creative commons copyrights.

Well done MobileReaders!

jgaiser · 02-05-2010, 12:03 AM

Congratulations... A one fine library...

GA Russell · 02-05-2010, 12:07 AM

Another milestone! Congratulations!

BeccaAnn · 02-05-2010, 12:09 AM

Congratulations! Now I just need to actually read the books I have downloaded from here. I've discovered some new mystery authors due to this library.

kjk · 02-05-2010, 12:16 AM

Congratulations on a wonderful milestone!

dreams · 02-05-2010, 12:28 AM

Whoo, Hoo!! Congratulations to the uploaders of such beautifully formatted books!

lene1949 · 02-05-2010, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by dreams

Whoo, Hoo!! Congratulations to the uploaders of such beautifully formatted books!

Absolutely... A fantastic effort...

llreader · 02-05-2010, 03:28 AM

Ok, I guess I will be the one to ask the stupid question: "Where is the MobileRead ebook Library?" I looked all over the site, in the sticky threads in the "Deals and Resources" forum, and the "E-book Uploads" forums. I searched Google for "MobileRead ebook Library" and I got a link to the wiki entry on Sony's ebook library. Even the "Book Uploads Posting Guidelines" don't tell you where to go.

Can someone post a link? Is there actually a page or an interface, or is this just the attachments that people put on their messages? If there is a real site, maybe it could be included in the links at the top of the page (Home, Forums, Wiki, etc.). I have been a member here for several months, and I have never some across this library everyone talks about.

Thanks!

Edit: Is this it? https://www.mobileread.com/forums/ebooks.php?forumid=130

Ben Thornton · 02-05-2010, 03:50 AM

Yes, that's it, but I also found it difficult to get to at first. Also, I still get to the index by choosing a format, then the index, then clearing the index to say "all" - except that I've now bookmarked the link.

I think it would be great if there was a link from the home page to this index.

On the subject of the library, what is the etiquette for reporting/fixing errors in the books? Should we post them to the thread, PM the author, fix them ourselves or what?

llreader · 02-05-2010, 04:02 AM

Thanks Ben!

Well, with 15k books, it would be nice to have a better interface (search by Author, or Title).

I know that is work, so I don't expect it to happen. But it would be nice.

AFK_Matrix · 02-05-2010, 04:03 AM

Well there is a drop down menu at the top of the forums between the User CP and New Post drop down menus. Its called E-Books.

montsnmags · 02-05-2010, 04:15 AM

I believe the ebooks section is another that much work is being done on. I get the impression that its new form is relatively close to release, though the behind-the-sceners would have to verify.

Might I offer that suggestions in the Feedback (<---linky) forum would be appreciated? They usually are.

Cheers,
Marc

brudigia · 02-05-2010, 04:29 AM

Indeed, it is a very fine piece of work and needs to be commended, together with all who have contributed.
Thank you, from the heart.

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Originally Posted by pilotbob

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Congratulations and thanks go to all the creators, editors and uploaders for a job well done. Also, thanks to the existence of public domain laws and creative commons copyrights.

Well done MobileReaders!

GeoffC · 02-05-2010, 05:15 AM

A fine piece of work, definitely worthy of a visit. And thanks to all who have burned the midnight oils, the candles at both ends and everything in-between in order that us lower orders can enjoy some wonderful classics ....

As Marc pointed out, changes are a-foot -

so keep in tune for the soon to be announced changes that were a-foot ..... shenanagins in the deep caverns and depths of MR will soon surface......

Stay Tuned ....

llreader · 02-05-2010, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AFK_Matrix

Well there is a drop down menu at the top of the forums between the User CP and New Post drop down menus. Its called E-Books.

See? I knew it was a stupid question.

02-05-2010, 12:00 AM	#1
pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,832 Karma: 11844413 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	Mobileread's ebook library turns 15,000 Have the price of ebooks been getting you down lately? Are you tired of the Amazon vs Macmillan mud slinging in the news lately? Well... I am here to bring you good news... The MobileRead eBook library now contains over 15,000 ebook uploads. These aren't just scan/OCR and transfer. For the most part the ebooks in the MobileRead library are extremely well formatted and proofread. So, unearth a gem today in our library. Congratulations and thanks go to all the creators, editors and uploaders for a job well done. Also, thanks to the existence of public domain laws and creative commons copyrights. Well done MobileReaders! Last edited by pilotbob; 02-05-2010 at 12:14 AM.

02-05-2010, 03:28 AM	#8
llreader Mesmerist Posts: 331 Karma: 506558 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Spain Device: PRS-600 Silver. Much nicer than I expected.	Ok, I guess I will be the one to ask the stupid question: "Where is the MobileRead ebook Library?" I looked all over the site, in the sticky threads in the "Deals and Resources" forum, and the "E-book Uploads" forums. I searched Google for "MobileRead ebook Library" and I got a link to the wiki entry on Sony's ebook library. Even the "Book Uploads Posting Guidelines" don't tell you where to go. Can someone post a link? Is there actually a page or an interface, or is this just the attachments that people put on their messages? If there is a real site, maybe it could be included in the links at the top of the page (Home, Forums, Wiki, etc.). I have been a member here for several months, and I have never some across this library everyone talks about. Thanks! Edit: Is this it? https://www.mobileread.com/forums/ebooks.php?forumid=130 Last edited by llreader; 02-05-2010 at 03:30 AM. Reason: Found it! (maybe...)

02-05-2010, 04:02 AM	#10
llreader Mesmerist Posts: 331 Karma: 506558 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Spain Device: PRS-600 Silver. Much nicer than I expected.	Thanks Ben! Well, with 15k books, it would be nice to have a better interface (search by Author, or Title). I know that is work, so I don't expect it to happen. But it would be nice. Last edited by llreader; 02-05-2010 at 04:43 AM. Reason: Doh!

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Ben Thornton Guru Posts: 900 Karma: 779635 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Device: Kindle 3, iPad 2 (but not for e-books)	Yes, that's it, but I also found it difficult to get to at first. Also, I still get to the index by choosing a format, then the index, then clearing the index to say "all" - except that I've now bookmarked the link. I think it would be great if there was a link from the home page to this index. On the subject of the library, what is the etiquette for reporting/fixing errors in the books? Should we post them to the thread, PM the author, fix them ourselves or what?

02-05-2010, 04:03 AM	#11
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GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,600 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	A fine piece of work, definitely worthy of a visit. And thanks to all who have burned the midnight oils, the candles at both ends and everything in-between in order that us lower orders can enjoy some wonderful classics .... As Marc pointed out, changes are a-foot - so keep in tune for the soon to be announced changes that were a-foot ..... shenanagins in the deep caverns and depths of MR will soon surface...... Stay Tuned ....

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