Sending ebooks from device to library?

scattymike · 01-27-2014, 11:34 AM

I have some books which are on my device but not in the Calibre library.
How do I transfer them to the library?

itimpi · 01-27-2014, 12:05 PM

If they are visible in Calibre in the Device view, then there is an option to add them on the right-click menu to add them to the library.

However I believe that the Kobo hides books that have been downloaded from Kobo, so you have to download such books from your Kobo account with a browser to add them to Calibre.

scattymike · 01-27-2014, 12:39 PM

Thanks itimpi, I've now found it.

As you say - select the book/s in the Device View, and then right click for an option 'add books to library'.

Also - I've now found that books which have been pre-loaded to one's device are described as 'virtual' and Calibre cannot implement a transfer.

Thanks,
Mike

davidfor · 01-28-2014, 08:27 PM

Mike: Have a look at https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=195323. The thread is old, but the comments are still fairly valid with some new posts at the end.

01-27-2014, 11:34 AM	#1
scattymike Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2014 Device: Kobo Mini	Sending ebooks from device to library? I have some books which are on my device but not in the Calibre library. How do I transfer them to the library?

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01-27-2014, 12:05 PM	#2
itimpi Wizard Posts: 4,553 Karma: 950151 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: Sony PRS-950, iphone/ipad (Marvin/iBooks/QuickReader)	If they are visible in Calibre in the Device view, then there is an option to add them on the right-click menu to add them to the library. However I believe that the Kobo hides books that have been downloaded from Kobo, so you have to download such books from your Kobo account with a browser to add them to Calibre.

01-27-2014, 12:39 PM	#3
scattymike Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2014 Device: Kobo Mini	Thanks itimpi, I've now found it. As you say - select the book/s in the Device View, and then right click for an option 'add books to library'. Also - I've now found that books which have been pre-loaded to one's device are described as 'virtual' and Calibre cannot implement a transfer. Thanks, Mike

01-28-2014, 08:27 PM	#4
davidfor Grand Sorcerer Posts: 24,905 Karma: 47303824 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Device: Kobo:Touch,Glo, AuraH2O, GloHD,AuraONE, ClaraHD, Libra H2O; tolinoepos	Mike: Have a look at https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=195323. The thread is old, but the comments are still fairly valid with some new posts at the end.

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