TattorackNov 28, 2023

E-Books, best places to get them?

https://lemmy.world/post/8865870

E-Books, best places to get them? - Lemmy.World

I want to get back into reading, so I’m thinking of getting a Paperwhite. But I have no idea if it’s possible to transfer files to it from a computer, and I have no experience with pirating books. Do I go to the same places I torrent movies and games or are there special places dedicated to E-Books?

Show threadvalNov 28, 2023
Yeah, you can sideload pirate ebooks onto a Kindle. There are some restrictions with file formats, most people use Calibre if they run into issues with them. For ebooks I just grab mine from libgen most of the time.
Show threadtrash80Nov 28, 2023

There are some restrictions with file formats

What are they? The only thing I can think of is that pdfs kinda suck.

Show thread520
Kindles only support AZW3 or MOBI. Converting isn't a huge hassle (thanks Calibre)
Nov 28, 2023 at 12:44pmWeb
Show threadPrincessLeiasCatNov 28, 2023
I use epub on mine, after downloading it from z-lib using my phone. Then I just send it to Kindle and have never had any issues.
Show threadEbennzNov 28, 2023
Unless you sideload Google Play store and download an open epub reader
Show threadsubtextNov 28, 2023
Kindle no longer supports MOBI for their send to kindle feature (as of Nov 1). Not that it really matters, most people should be using EPUB nowadays anyways.