If you’re averse to buying an
eReader like the Kindle or Nook, but still want access to eBooks, you have
many (mostly free) options.
Google’s Internet browser, Chrome,
offers apps that you can download free and access directly from the
browser. (Other browsers may also support eBook reading).
Google Play Books and the Nook Reading App are
two apps available on Chrome. They allow you to read eBooks directly in the browser. Readers only need an account with Barnes &
Noble or Google to read books using the browser apps, no eReader required. For
both apps, simply search the Chrome Web Store for the app and install it.
Readers can also access the Kindle
Cloud Reader on their browser; it’s a website that syncs with your Amazon
account and showcases your eBook library. Because it’s a website it works on
every browser. You can start using it by visiting https://read.amazon.com/.
Readers can “download” Kindle eBooks they’ve purchased and start reading
instantly.
The apps and the website are best
for those who have multiple computers or laptops or who need access to books in
various locations (like at work and at home).
If you prefer using standalone
programs on your computer instead of relying on your Internet browser, both
Kindle and Nook offer free software that you can download to read eBooks.
These are best for those who use one
main computer.
Reading eBooks on your Smartphone or
Tablet
Amazon, Barnes & Noble and
Google offer apps for iPhones and Android devices. All of these apps access
your account and allow for reading on the go.
The apps are:
Once they’re purchased, you can
“send” the eBooks to your devices from your account or you can access the app
and download it to your phone.
This is best for those who are
constantly traveling or on the go, or who use their smartphone as their main
source of Internet access.
Many libraries also offer a
selection of eBooks that can be loaned for a limited amount of time.
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