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Old 12-24-2015, 12:11 PM   #1
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How to Access Kindle Ebooks?
I'm thinking of purchasing an "eTextbook" from Amazon. Would I be able to add it to my Calibre library?

Right now I have 3 kindle ebooks on my amazon account but I'm unable to read any of them. I don't own any Amazon devices. There is no option to simply download them. If I can't read these, how would I be able to read the textbook?

Is this a situation where I would I have to download the kindle app to my computer and read them through that? What if I want to read them outside of my computer?
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I'm thinking of purchasing an "eTextbook" from Amazon. Would I be able to add it to my Calibre library?

Right now I have 3 kindle ebooks on my amazon account but I'm unable to read any of them. I don't own any Amazon devices. There is no option to simply download them. If I can't read these, how would I be able to read the textbook?

Is this a situation where I would I have to download the kindle app to my computer and read them through that? What if I want to read them outside of my computer?
In reverse order:

Yes, you should download the Kindle4PC app, and use that to download the ebooks.

And yes, you probably can add the ebook to calibre - after you strip the DRM.
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What if I want to read them outside of my computer?
What do you mean by this? If you have a smart phone or some kind of tablet, you can download the Kindle app for them.

You can also read your books in the Kindle Cloud Reader.

https://www.amazon.com/cloudreader
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Here are some things to keep in mind:

Many textbooks are formatted for larger screens and will only be downloadable to specific types of devices. Check device restrictions before you buy.

Many textbooks are expensive to purchase in e-book form ($120 and up). Some are available to rent at a lower cost, but removal of DRM from rented books is considered unethical and not supported by the DRM removal tools.
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