My NT16 is on CM7 over SD card. I like it. All my books in both ePub and PDF are sideloaded via Calibre, and now need recommendations of what ebook readers to use? Also I bought EZPdf Reader from B&N before I started using CM7, so now how do I download it again to CM7?
Thanks!
Aldiko is the one I have found that most closely replicates the reading experience of the stock B&N app. You can also set up aldiko to browse calibre directly through the web interface to download books wirelessly. With the proper port forwarding, you can connect to calibre from anywhere in the world as long as it is open.
Another vote for Aldiko here.
I use Aldiko too, but lately I've noticed it getting slower and slower. It gives me a loading bar on every single page turn now.
I'm not sure why.
Moon+ is acceptable too, though it isn't quite as good.
tmlee51 said:
My NT16 is on CM7 over SD card. I like it. All my books in both ePub and PDF are sideloaded via Calibre, and now need recommendations of what ebook readers to use? Also I bought EZPdf Reader from B&N before I started using CM7, so now how do I download it again to CM7?
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You could always download the Nook app from the Android Market and continue using it the same way you did on stock - that's what I did.
FBReader is my number one choice in epub readers. It is not as pretty as some others but it has a clean design at focused on reading. When you open FBReader it opens directly to the last book and page you were at. The library is accessed from the menu along with the network libraries like feedbooks, smash books and others.
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I know this is a Barnes and Noble device, but I like the Amazon Kindle app. It is the only app I have found that will reliably sync between my nook and my android phone. I do a LOT of reading, and don't like to waste time finding my place over and over. It does not have the customization that the others do, but the whispersync service more than makes up for that, in my opinion.
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I use Aldiko too, but lately I've noticed it getting slower and slower. It gives me a loading bar on every single page turn now.
I'm not sure why.
Moon+ is acceptable too, though it isn't quite as good.
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I've tried them all mantano is the best hands down!
For PDF files I use Adobe reader.. its very satisfactory... very good for magazines especially
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For PDF files I use Adobe reader.. its very satisfactory... very good for magazines especially
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I also use the Adobe reader for the PDF files. I read the Beacon Journal (Newspaper) every day. I tried Aldiko and other PDF readers. Not surprisingly the Adobe reader was the best. There was way to much lag with the others.
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Playing around with CM7 and I'm not all that keen on the Nook app, so I want to try and find a replacement. I use calibre on my PC and I also use the calibre library app, which will allow you to specify the download location.
The problem with Aldiko seems to be that you have to put the book on your NC first (doesn't matter where) and then import it. I'd like to have it so that when calibre puts it there, the reader sees it and we're good to go, but with Aldiko, I have to import after it's on the NC and then I have two copies of every book, unless I do some sort of cleanup.
Any suggestions on a cleaner way to use Aldiko or a different app, given what I'm using? I don't have to use the calibre library app either - if I can just set a download location that the reader will pick up without jumping through hoops.
ive never had a problem with aldiko duplicating books on import i was under the impression that it just indexed the location on the sd card
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ive never had a problem with aldiko duplicating books on import i was under the impression that it just indexed the location on the sd card
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Double check it. It duplicates for me by moving the book into it's library structure on the sdcard and leaving the old one where it is.
I think I'm liking FBreader right now. Surprised no one has any input on this...
I'm a fan of moon reader myself.
I use coolreader but I don't use Calibre so I can't help you there. I suspect your problem with Aldiko has to do with importing books into Aldiko rather than just opening them. I noticed that if I choose import after pointing the program at the book location on the sd card it makes a copy and puts it on my shelf thingie. if I don't import (and let it make the copy) I don't get the cover on my shelf.
Doesn't anyone here use the Nook for Android app? The most latest one look pretty slick, although it can get a bit laggy, especially if you're like me, who has like thousands of ebooks.
Aldiko is great but I have the same problem. I would love to use the "Send to device" function, in Calibre.
I image the problem lies in the setup, there must be a way to setup a custom device and tell it where the files should go.
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Doesn't anyone here use the Nook for Android app? The most latest one look pretty slick, although it can get a bit laggy, especially if you're like me, who has like thousands of ebooks.
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Maybe I'm old-school, but I use the Nook app for all my B&N books, which is mostly what I have. It's generally my go-to so far for the public domain books too, but I haven't read much lately outside of PDFs for work using ezPDF. The last update that added magazines etc made it much nicer and more stable for me.
I like the B&N Nook app okay, but the organization seems to be a tad lacking to me. You can only do 'recent', 'title' and 'author' and you can't do a simple list (just words) either.
Aldiko, for example, will do series. FBreader will do tags and you can set favorites. And so on.
At least the app has a decent night mode vs the grey that's on stock. But shelves might be nicer I think. And adding some of the other stuff as well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1111978
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=917926
I was on aldiko previously until they have issues with calibre opds format lately. I have moved to fbreader as opds works great but now I have another issue. Fbsync doesn't seem to work when trying to sync bookmarks. Whenever I click sync it will force close. It works on my attic though...
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1111978
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=917926
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Thanks a lot khatsyus! I missed those!
One thing I *really* like is the ability to use Aldiko and put a shortcut to a book right on the home screen.
Hm...My ideal reader:
Shortcuts to open books on home screen (like stock)
Recognize books in directory without need to "import" (everything but Aldiko, I think)
Autoscroll (moon+)
Recognize Tags (all but nook)
"Last reading" - FBReader opens right to the page of the last book you were reading which is essentially just like the stock "Last Reading" button from the status bar.
Organization/Collections (aldiko, moon+)
Ability to see and use TOC from details without opening book (nook)
Multiple bookmarks (can't figure out how to even add a bookmark in nook app, it just puts one wherever you left off automatically.
On a side note, does anyone else find that the nook app does't honor screen timeouts or anything? It just keeps the display powered up and running. Accidentally ran my nook down completely because of it.
Slightly off the main topic, but I found this article yesterday about how to use either Aldiko or Moonreader along with Calibe and Dropbox to access your entire ebook library anywhere. I currently have 646 ebooks on my laptop and don't have them all on my different devices, so as long as I have WiFi or 3G I can connect and add any books I want to my Nook or phone.
http://www.anamardoll.com/2011/03/ereader-library-in-cloud.html
I'm using Aldiko now (and the Nook app for any of my downloads from B&N, which is actually pretty few) and the only option it doesn't have that I want is the ability to synch the app between devices so if I'm reading on my Nook it will remember the page so I can continue from the same spot on my phone. Does Moonreader have an option like that?
I've been using coolreader for months and really like it. Free and I haven't found anything that I want to do frustrated.
I had been using the nook for android app, and it does work quite well. However I figure there are alternative readers out there and I would be doing myself a dis-service if I did not check a few of them out to see what else is available. So I installed moon reader and so far it is working nicely for me. I particularly like the night themes as they are very easy on my eyes.
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+1 for moon reader
What kind of sharing options does Moon+ have? Is there any type of option that will post the page you're on or percentage complete like Goodreads does? (I can't get the Goodreads app to work on my rooted Nook)
Definitely souring on Aldiko. Have some books that it is chopping up on-screen (dropping words/sentences from end/beginning of pages). Pulled up the same pages in fbreader and no problems. I've never had that issue in the nook app. Gotta try moon reader now...
Moon reader +1
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i searched the forum, didnt see this. maybe i over looked.
just got my galaxy tab 10.1 want to transfer some ebooks that i have downloaded from various places on it, so i have something to read.
problem. the books i have downloaded and dropped onto tab, i am unable to open. no program associated with files. what do i need to be able to get these books readable? is there a certain format i need to download? certain reader? any help is greatlt appreciated!!
my tab is rooted. not running a custom ROM (yet)
thank you
Download the Nook app from the market. Ebooks go into the sdcard/Nook/MyDocuments directory. Make sure that you organize your ebooks by /author/*.epub, the app doesn't like it if you just toss all your epubs into the MyDocuments folder.
There are several other ebook readers in the market if you don't like the Nook app for whatever reason.
Thank you. I have nook from market. Does it matter what the format is when I download?I'll be mainly dl from to my laptop then transferring over to my tab.
I use Calibre ebook management on my PC and GT10.1. It get's book covers, organizes by author and changes the format to whatever you prefer.
everything i've downloaded is PDF. and when i copy it over to my tab, i can't find it or it is unreadable. any other suggestion?
Go to the market, search "pdf reader" pick one.
Or you can download Calibre ebook manager onto your pc and convert the pdf files into .epub and use the Nook reader or whatever.
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everything i've downloaded is PDF. and when i copy it over to my tab, i can't find it or it is unreadable. any other suggestion?
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Download "Aldiko". I find it very good and easy to use reader. It supports PDF also.
I got aldiko and calibre. Going to try them both. Thank you for all the help!!
There is also an official Adobe Reader app and Quick Office should technically read them too, just sayin.
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There is also an official Adobe Reader app and Quick Office should technically read them too, just sayin.
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adobe reader wasnt that great. quick office is good. aldiko, not so great for the magazines. i also have zinio, but i cant import magazines into it. i am using calibre to convert books to different formats to try them out and see what works best. when i try epub, aldiko doesnt see it. oh well. ill keep meswsing around with it ans see what happens. thanks for all the help!
Anyone know if its possible and how I can use the built in eBook reader to read my own books in either epub or pdf format? I couldn't find the local storage directory for downloaded books. If there's no way, any suggested ebook readers that have a similar asthetic feel to the built in reader? Lumiread on the Acer iconia is really nice, but it doesn't appear to be downloadable anywhere. Aldiko is serviceable, but I don't really like the look and feel. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Thanks
I didn't try pdf but I can read my epub books from sdcar with default reader. You can import your books to your shelf, then can read easily.
Better to use default reader to use full pen function, therefore I don't prefer any 3rd party ebook reader.
I've mostly been using FBreader for .epub books. Don't think it supports pdfs, though.
I prefer moon+ reader over aldiko myself. I use the pay version so I'm not to clear what features the free version has or I'd post them. Available at the Android market.
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The ereader in View/Flyer will automatically import any epub it finds in SD or internal sd. I have created a folder and named it books with all my magazine's, books, etc.. and works very well for me. Whenever
I add something it imports it and ready to view quickly.
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The ereader in View/Flyer will automatically import any epub it finds in SD or internal sd. I have created a folder and named it books with all my magazine's, books, etc.. and works very well for me. Whenever
I add something it imports it and ready to view quickly.
godZson
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I'll echo this, even though it took a minute to get it to work. If you have trouble getting the reader to find your epub files, go onto the app settings and click the "clear data" button. Then restart your Flyer. That allowed the reader to find the files.
I just wish it could read Kindle books.
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GrandAdmiral said:
I just wish it could read Kindle books.
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install Calibre on your PC...converting any format to any other format is simple
http://calibre-ebook.com/
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install Calibre on your PC...converting any format to any other format is simple
http://calibre-ebook.com/
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I concur with that...
But I don't like the built-in reader. I find the margins of that one horrible, without any means of changing them... And when I turn it to mobile layout, it ignores the embedded font while still having too wide margins...
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But I don't like the built-in reader. I find the margins of that one horrible, without any means of changing them... And when I turn it to mobile layout, it ignores the embedded font while still having too wide margins...
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i use the Flyer mainly as an ereader and i've pretty much tested all the reader apps out here...i stuck with Aldiko...it doubles up on the data storage by 'importing' the books on the device, but it is the most stable without adds
and you can set up your Calibre library as a server using a no-ip address and connect to it via wifi or 3G from within Aldiko (or just access your library via a web browser)
it really is a great setup
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i use the Flyer mainly as an ereader and i've pretty much tested all the reader apps out here...i stuck with Aldiko...it doubles up on the data storage by 'importing' the books on the device, but it is the most stable without adds
and you can set up your Calibre library as a server using a no-ip address and connect to it via wifi or 3G from within Aldiko (or just access your library via a web browser)
it really is a great setup
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So did I I dismissed Aldiko after finding out it didn't support highlighting. And why I'd love to get the included reader app to work as I want it... The pen highlighting is awesome.
I finally ended up with Mantano Reader. The two advantages is the fact that it doesn't double up my books and it supports highlighting. It doesn't even add things to my ebook library, but keeps a shadow folder structure where it puts the (extracted) covers and it has a sqlite db where it saves extra info.
The only drawback is the fact that doesn't read whole font-families. So the italic (especially noticeable) is the internal one and not the one that belongs to your font family...
Not sure about the connection to Calibre, I use my browser to go to my Calibre library (or an USB cable...)
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I finally ended up with Mantano Reader.
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i quite liked the mantano interface but I've only JUST started to buy apps and the $7 just annoyed me...lol
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install Calibre on your PC...converting any format to any other format is simple
http://calibre-ebook.com/
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Yeah. I found out about Calibre not long after I made that post. It works almost like a charm. I have an issue with some of the page breaks it makes and can't seem to fix it. Other than that, I love it.
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Anyone know of a good epub or pdf reader that does the paper/page animation when swiping between pages?
I tested a couple online and they either garble up my epubs or just crash or loop when loading
The stock Asus "my library" has a great page turning animation function and is good for reading epubs and PDF 's. You can select it by opening any PDF or epub in the file manager.
I also found "mantano reader" which has a great note taking ability within the epub or PDF, however it does not have a cool page turn animation. I need this function for notes at school...
Both great readers
Nook is the cleanest imo. Takes epubs, just place then in the nook/mydocuments directory
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I just tried nook (on my phone) and it seems to work great but, I'm reading a watchtower epub and it has like a paragraph then you can click on the scripture and it takes you to it but how do I get back? I see no options to get back to the page I orginally clicked it on.
My Library locks up and FC's on me sometimes lol its not really cutting it for what I want it for maybe I have to tweak it or something?
Not sure exactly, but if you click toward center of the page there should be controls and options show up
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I like nook but the only thing is, It won't show all my artwork for my books atm nothing shows
Check out Moon+ reader. Very good, tons of options. I like it a lot. I convert everything to epub using Calibre and then import them on Moon.
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I like nook but the only thing is, It won't show all my artwork for my books atm nothing shows
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Search the Market for Nook Book Cover Helper (if your rooted) Its finds the covers for you
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Check out Moon+ reader. Very good, tons of options. I like it a lot. I convert everything to epub using Calibre and then import them on Moon.
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Moon+ is the best on the market, especially if you have any illegal copies of ebooks. If you go pro it's even better. I've tried about every ebook reader on the market, the best are laputa(extinct now), Moon+ Pro, and Alkido.
No others come close. Also Moon+ had an easy change cover option and great note taking, plus the pro version has tts.
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I've always used Aldiko but I'll have to check out Moon+. Aldiko wouldn't read a couple of my pdfs and epubs (like 2/50 so far).
WOW on this long road to finding what I need I think I got my combo.
For all PDF's
ezPDF Reader is really nice and slick (Pay App) (I got it for free on Amazon awhile ago)
For EPUB Files
Convert to Mobi Using Calibre
Then Use Kindle
Kindle is slick and seems to be tablet friendly AND shows all my photos for all my epubs
Thanks guys I'll use this combo for awhile I did like Cool Reader and Moon+ They just acted weird on my tablet. Nook Works great but no book covers. So for now ill rock the Kindle/ezPDF combo till
something doesn't work hehe
Can you Sideload on Google Books? There widget is pretty awesome
Matstarr said:
Search the Market for Nook Book Cover Helper (if your rooted) Its finds the covers for you
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I couldn't get NBCH to work on my prime...anyone else have better luck?
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I couldn't get NBCH to work on my prime...anyone else have better luck?
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Are you rooted?
yeah EZ PDF reader is a really good one.
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Are you rooted?
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Yeah I am, sorry I should have made that clear. Only a black screen when I open it up and it won't respond after that. Just wondering if it's an isolated case or what...
i'm not rooted and use the paid ver. of Alkido, i have yet to actually buy a book, d/l'd everything and side-loaded it, reads all of my pdf's and epubs, not sure if i got mobi to work or not, all covers shown and nice layout....went through 3-4 of them and fooled around with the stock one for a few days before i settled on this one, i'll check out moon+ as working with unscrupulous files is a big deal to me on a tablet device (why are epub's more expensive then a hard back or paper back on the market? wtf?...enough of that talk though...)
i bought my device mainly for reading comics (200 gigs +) , video games , and wanking off during meetings at work, figuratively not literally, sicko's, lol...update this thread with your impressions after a while i may have to switch again ;-)
Moon reader+ is good. It can even use TTS to read books for you in the pro version.
Lumiread is a good PDF reader
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i'm not rooted and use the paid ver. of Alkido, i have yet to actually buy a book, d/l'd everything and side-loaded it, reads all of my pdf's and epubs, not sure if i got mobi to work or not, all covers shown and nice layout....went through 3-4 of them and fooled around with the stock one for a few days before i settled on this one, i'll check out moon+ as working with unscrupulous files is a big deal to me on a tablet device (why are epub's more expensive then a hard back or paper back on the market? wtf?...enough of that talk though...)
i bought my device mainly for reading comics (200 gigs +) , video games , and wanking off during meetings at work, figuratively not literally, sicko's, lol...update this thread with your impressions after a while i may have to switch again ;-)
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If you're into comic reading, there is nothing better on the market than ComicRack (has a paired desktop app to for organizing and sync) it's the best one I've used (wanted to read Blackest Night & Civil War events on my Droid) none of the others worked as good as it does.
Given your comics are in the comic format (cbz, cbr, etc).
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I'm still not finding the best app for organizing and annotating research papers. Any suggestions?
Using the android CM 10.2 installs, there have been problems noted for getting the Nook Reader and the crashing of the Amazon Kindle App. I'm doing this thread so a not to hijack the Kindle thread in Q&A.
Reading is the main thing I do with the HD. Not a gamer and but do like browsing, Email, and texting(Mighty Text). I use the Moon plus reader books I read. The app can be used for .epub, .mobi, pdf, and almost all the other formats for books. The books can be stored in any folder(s) you specify on your device or Dropbox. You can synchronize reading on different devices too. It formats the text well enough that I can actually use my phone to read. I don't know if it can keep track of different people reading and using the same device.
As far as I'm concerned, the Moon+ Reader is THE best but it is a paid app. I just looked and it's on Sale for $2.50! http://moondownload.com/
Thanks for the tip on mighty text. I was wondering if that was possible to do texting from the tablet. I think I may give it a try.
And I have the free version of moon+. This might be the time to buy the full version.
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EBookDroid imo
Moon-Reader seems a bit slow flipping through the pages on a PDF , it sorta bugs me
EBookDroid imho is the much better it lets you change a lot of settings for example preload the pages of the PDF ahead of time so by the time you scroll down there already rendered .. It also has the ability to read comics, browse your local network and best of all its free
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.ebookdroid&hl=en
Get Overdrive and check out epubs from your affiliated local library.
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Get Overdrive and check out epubs from your affiliated local library.
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I do this as well works really well and free books.
Thanks for the note about the sale! Just checked and it's still available so I picked it up myself.
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As far as I'm concerned, the Moon+ Reader is THE best but it is a paid app. I just looked and it's on Sale for $2.50!
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You might try Zo reader. I've been using it on my NC for over a year and now added it to the readers on my HD+. Works a treat.
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Get Overdrive and check out epubs from your affiliated local library.
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A little late to the party here, but I wanted to add that you don't only have to use Overdrive for checked out books. I use Calibre Companion, and when I try to open a book after importing it from Calibre I have the option to use Overdrive as the reader. Then Overdrive will import it and, viola! It's really very simple and painless. The only possible drawback is that you end up with 2 copies of the book: one in the folder you have set for Calibre Companion to save its books, and one in the Overdrive folder. This probably only works for epubs. Overdrive is by far the best epub reader I have found for Android besides the built-in reader in the stock Nook firmware, and it's free. (There are a couple other promising epub readers, SlickPub and Fabrik, but I don't think either of them are where they need to be yet).
Aldiko, and Mantano but I like the layout and shelf view of Aldiko the best.
thanks, i am using it now.
I love mantano reader... It seemsbuilt better than any other i have tried
Nook Reader
I actually like the Nook Android app for its clean user interface, easy look up function, choice of font sizes, search, etc.
However it can't be installed on CM 10 or 11 directly from the Google Play store... not compatible with the device. But I copied it from my phone and side loaded it easily. Why is that? I don't know. Other than the irony.
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I love mantano reader... It seemsbuilt better than any other i have tried
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I think FBReader is better than yours
E-everything Reader?
I have moon reader right now as my go to reader. I'm looking for a E-reader that can read all sorts of different file types. Does anyone know of a book reader that can read everything from comics to E-pub's and everything in between?
Universal book reader
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Universal book reader
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Moon reader has been my favorite on both the HD and HD plus. It gives you the best customization.
+1 for Moon reader.
I like the fact that it can synchronize my reading position over multiple devices.