.EPUB How-To

Here’s how you can get our EPUB books onto some of the most popular e-readers, including Apple Books, Google Play Books, Kindle, Kobo, and Nook, as well as smartphones and tablets.

Apple Books (iPhone/iPad)

  1. Open the EPUB file on your device (e.g., from an email or cloud storage such as Dropbox).

  2. Select Open in Books. The EPUB will be saved in your Library.

Google Play Books (Android)

  1. Go to play.google.com/books and sign in.

  2. Click Upload Files and select your EPUB.

  3. The EPUB book will sync to the Google Play Books app on your device.

Kindle (Kindle Devices & Apps)

There are two ways to send EPUB and PDF files to your Kindle:

Method 1: Upload your files online

  1. Login to your Amazon account.

  2. Go to www.amazon.com/sendtokindle.

  3. Drag and drop your file or select from your computer.

  4. Your book will appear next time you sync your Kindle.

Method 2: Send to your Kindle email address

  1. To find your Send to Kindle email address, login to your Amazon account and go to Devices > Preferences > Personal Document Settings.

  2. Only approved email addresses can send files to your Kindle library. Before sending, make sure the email account you use is on your Approved Personal Document E-mail List in your Personal Document Settings.

  3. Send your file as an attachment to your Send to Kindle email address. You don't need to include a subject line.

  4. Your book will appear next time you sync your Kindle.

Kobo (Kobo Devices & Apps)

There are two ways to import EPUB files into your Kobo device or app:

Method 1: Drag-and-Drop via USB

  1. Connect your Kobo to a computer via USB.

  2. Open the Kobo device folder and copy the EPUB file to the Books folder.

  3. Eject the device safely. Your new book will appear after the Kobo syncs.

Method 2: Use the Kobo Desktop App

  1. Download the Kobo Desktop App from Kobo's website.

  2. Add the EPUB book to your Kobo library.

  3. Sync your device via Wi-Fi or by connecting to your computer.

Nook (Barnes & Noble Nook Devices & Apps)

There are two ways to imort EPUB files into your Nook device or app:

Method 1: Transfer via USB

  1. Connect your Nook to your computer via USB.

  2. Drag the EPUB file to the My Files > Books folder on the Nook.

  3. Safely eject the device. The book will appear in your Nook library.

Method 2: Use the Nook App

  1. Open the Nook App on your phone or tablet.

  2. Upload the EPUB to a cloud service (like Google Drive or Dropbox).

  3. Open the EPUB from the cloud storage within the Nook app.

Another option is a free e-reader easily available for your phone or tablet. A few examples are Lithium (Android), Moon+ Reader (Android), and our recommendation, FBReader (iOS & Android). Just upload the EPUB to cloud storage (e.g., Dropbox, OneDrive, etc.) and open it in one of these apps.

For the more technically obsessive nerds among us, Calibre is a versatile tool for managing your eBook library and syncing books with multiple devices:

  1. Install Calibre on your computer.

  2. Add your EPUBs and convert them if necessary.

  3. Use USB or Wi-Fi sync options (available for Kindle, Kobo, etc.).

  4. Note that Calibre does not offer reader apps for iOS and Android phones and tablets.

 

By following these steps, you can enjoy your e-books on almost any device!