I just got my first ereader, and am wondering if anyone has suggestions as to where I can purchase books but also download them (.epub, etc) after purchasing. I want to support the authors, but I also want to actually own the thing I’m paying for. Is ebooks.com a good option?

  • EvilBit@lemmy.world
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    4 days ago

    Perhaps I misunderstood the question. Personally, I have a workflow where I can strip DRM from library books I get off of Libby, but I only do so when I already own it. Perhaps that’s an option in a way?

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      3 days ago

      I’ve used Libby a bunch, but mostly with the “Send to Kindle” option, or just the integrated reader. How do you get the file to read it other ways? I’m thinking of replacing my Kindle with a Kobo color model.

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        3 days ago

        There’s a “Read with…” option under Manage Loan that lets you pick the epub file. Some don’t allow it, but most I’ve encountered do.

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      3 days ago

      I do the same, I just wish my library had digital copies of all the books on my bookshelf! I have had luck using the same method to strip the DRM from an epub I bought from Kobo’s shop, but I don’t know if it would work with bookshop.org. I’d like to be able to support local bookstores, but their current model just doesn’t work for me.