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Intro to eBooks
The term eBook refers to an electronic version of a printed book. eBooks can be read on a variety of devices in addition to eReader software on devices such as mobile phones and personal computers. The most important consideration when purchasing an eBook is what device you intend to purchase the eBook for. eBooks in ePub format may be read on several eReader devices (Sony Reader, B&N Nook for example).
eReader devices are hardware devices that function primarily to display eBooks.
eReader software is a program that allows the reading of eBooks (or non-native eBook formats) on additional hardware devices, such as personal computers or mobile phones. An example of eReader software is the free Stanza app which is designed to read ePub format books on Apple devices. For more information see our eReader Software Guide.
The eBook format you choose must be compatible with your eReader device or the eReader software you wish to use. For further instructions by device, please see our eReader Device Hardware Guide.
eReader Software Guide
Reader Apps Compatible with iPhone®, iPad®, and iPod®touch
Bluefire Reader — A free app compatible with Apple iOS devices that supports DRM-protected ePDF and ePub formats.
Adobe Digital Editions — A free app compatible with Apple iOS devices that supports DRM-protected ePDF and ePub formats.
Reader Apps Compatible with Android
Aldiko — A free app compatible with Android devices that supports DRM-protected ePDF and ePub formats.
Bluefire Reader — A free app compatible with Android devices that supports DRM-protected ePDF and ePub formats.
Reader Apps Compatible with Computers
Adobe Digital Editions — A free app compatible with Mac OS X and Windows-enabled PCs that supports DRM-protected ePDF and ePub formats.
Bluefire Reader — A free app compatible with Windows-enabled PCs that supports DRM-protected ePDF and ePub formats.
eReader Hardware Guide
*This chart is not all inclusive. Additional formats may be supported and additional reading devices are available.
**All Apple devices with the Stanza app installed will automatically download ePub files.
eBooks in ePub format may be read on several dedicated mobile reading devices (Sony Reader, B&N Nook for example).
Click here for a detailed list of eBook PDF and ePub supported devices.
For more information on what software is required to view your purchased book on a computer, eReader, or handheld device see our eReader Software Guide.