11-29-2007, 04:59 PM | #61 |
Bookaholic
Posts: 14,391
Karma: 54969924
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Minnesota
Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +
|
I've discovered that ebooks.com has some books I've been looking for in MS Reader format that are only available in Mobi format at Fictionwise, Books On Board, etc. I've largely ignored them since their prices suck compared to others, but if your looking for a LIT that you can't find elsewhere it might be worth a look.
|
11-29-2007, 05:02 PM | #62 | |
Fully Converged
Posts: 18,170
Karma: 14021202
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Switzerland
Device: Too many to count here.
|
Quote:
|
|
Advert | |
|
11-29-2007, 10:00 PM | #63 |
Resident Curmudgeon
Posts: 75,896
Karma: 134368292
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts
Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3
|
I will have to remember to check out ebooks.com if I am looking for something I cannot get otherwise in LIT.
|
12-05-2007, 09:31 AM | #64 |
Junior Member
Posts: 6
Karma: 10
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Minsk
Device: PDF
|
Hopefully, you'll find anything interesting for you there
http://onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/ |
12-09-2007, 01:04 AM | #65 |
Enthusiast
Posts: 34
Karma: 225
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Anacortes, WA
Device: Kindle Fire, Kindle 3
|
Feedbooks
Is there a reason no one has mentioned www.Feedbooks.com? I find their PDFs a joy to read with a better font selection than Manybooks.net.
|
Advert | |
|
12-10-2007, 04:11 PM | #66 | |
Feedbooks.com Co-Founder
Posts: 2,263
Karma: 145123
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Paris, France
Device: Sony PRS-t-1/350/300/500/505/600/700, Nexus S, iPad
|
Quote:
You're the one who uploaded Trollope's books right ? Very nice job ! Glad that you like our PDF output, I prefer using PDF too. Once I've selected the right font and right size before generating the file, I find that I have a better overall experience reading PDF files. Hyphenation and real chapter heading are the two main reasons why I use PDF files instead of a reflowable format on my readers (Sony Reader and iLiad). And for those who prefer using reflowable formats, there's Mobipocket and epub available. With the expected release of Adobe DE on the PRS-505, Feedbooks should provide both fixed and reflowable files for every e-ink device available. |
|
12-10-2007, 07:06 PM | #67 |
Wizard
Posts: 3,442
Karma: 300001
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Belgium
Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear
|
Why don't you add LRF output too? It shouldn't be any harder than mobi or epub.
|
12-10-2007, 07:24 PM | #68 | |
Feedbooks.com Co-Founder
Posts: 2,263
Karma: 145123
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Paris, France
Device: Sony PRS-t-1/350/300/500/505/600/700, Nexus S, iPad
|
Quote:
+ We have a whole lot of work to do on things like RSS, dedicated application for the iLiad, adding new features on the website etc... |
|
12-10-2007, 10:52 PM | #69 |
Resident Curmudgeon
Posts: 75,896
Karma: 134368292
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts
Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3
|
But we are not sure that this January release will include the 500. So for the 500 owners, LRF would be a good idea just in case.
|
08-07-2008, 05:58 PM | #70 |
Guru
Posts: 774
Karma: 1211741
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Oregon
Device: EB1150, iPhone, Cool-er Purple, Pocketbook 360, Kindle Fire
|
www.mybookstoresandmore.com
www.mybookstoreandmore.com should be added to the ebook list. It carries books by Samhain and a couple of other publishers. They recently changed their site and now allows you to download purchased ebooks in multiple formats, instead of being locked into one single format.
Amy |
08-07-2008, 08:51 PM | #71 | |
Resident Curmudgeon
Posts: 75,896
Karma: 134368292
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts
Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3
|
Quote:
|
|
08-07-2008, 11:47 PM | #72 | |
New York Editor
Posts: 6,384
Karma: 16540415
Join Date: Aug 2007
Device: PalmTX, Pocket eDGe, Alcatel Fierce 4, RCA Viking Pro 10, Nexus 7
|
Quote:
My Book Store's ETI-2 page isn't terribly informative about the ebook format, though it does give technical specs on the device. Ebook Technologies website says a bit more, and implies thier format is based on OEBPS ______ Dennis |
|
08-08-2008, 12:03 AM | #73 | |
Grand Sorcerer
Posts: 11,470
Karma: 13095790
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Grass Valley, CA
Device: EB 1150, EZ Reader, Literati, iPad 2 & Air 2, iPhone 7
|
Quote:
sassanik has been exuberant and posted this same data in several forums and in one of them she said they support HTML, PDF, IMP, and LIT. Dale |
|
08-10-2008, 12:45 PM | #74 |
Junior Member
Posts: 1
Karma: 10
Join Date: Dec 2007
Device: Sony PRS-505
|
Public Library as source of eBooks?
I'm curious if this is something useful to other users of this site- here in Washington, DC the public library (http://www.dclibrary.org/dcpl/cwp/vi...6632&dcplNav=|) has many ebooks available for download in the Adobe format. Not a lot of selection and apparently only available to DC residents and, maybe MD and VA residents by reciprocity ( not clear--a difficult web site to navigate). But I've downloaded and read a couple of titles on my Sony PRS 505 with no problem. Do other public libraries have ebooks for download? And can residents of other jurisdictions access them?
|
08-10-2008, 01:11 PM | #75 | |
New York Editor
Posts: 6,384
Karma: 16540415
Join Date: Aug 2007
Device: PalmTX, Pocket eDGe, Alcatel Fierce 4, RCA Viking Pro 10, Nexus 7
|
Quote:
Normally no to the second. You must be a registered user of the library with a library card to checkout paper books or download electronic ones. This tends to restrict things to local residents. Vendors like Overdrive provide ebook services to libraries as a turn-key operation, relieving libraries of the need to develop the capability. ______ Dennis |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Classic I love being able to purchase books from multiple sources! | jessicalynn | Barnes & Noble NOOK | 86 | 09-23-2010 05:43 AM |
Books Sources | ronw | General Discussions | 9 | 05-29-2010 03:44 AM |
Sources of books | asandler | Sony Reader Dev Corner | 9 | 08-17-2009 01:14 AM |
Sources of books in ePub format | MishaS | Deals and Resources (No Self-Promotion or Affiliate Links) | 8 | 07-26-2008 01:45 PM |
A Question of Sources for Books and DRM | JEMelby | Workshop | 24 | 07-05-2007 02:18 PM |