If this is the case, then you might consider the entry-level Kindle. The screen size remains at six inches. The Nook takes almost three seconds to turn a page, three times as long as the Kindle. This can be disruptive if you are in the middle of a sentence. Over the past few years, audiobooks have seen a rapid rise in popularity. The Kindle book is the clear winner if you are an audiobook addict trying to choose between a Nook or Kindle.

Audiobooks are not supported by the Nook GlowLight 3. However, audiobooks can be downloaded and played on other Nook tablets. The lack of EPUB books support is the elephant in the room. It is possible to read ebooks in both formats, despite the differences. If you are willing to use an online ebook converter, you can.

Kindle: Kindle books are accessible on many devices, including iPhones, Android phones version 2. You can find more information here. Nook for Web is also available. Take a quick look at our best comparisons between Kindle Vs Tablet or Audible Vs Kindle to learn more about what are the best devices for reading! Without ebooks, an ebook reader is useless. Nook owners have access to Nook Books. Nook Books also adds DRM to ebooks.

Amazon updates Kindle devices very quickly. It is still possible to get it through third-party sellers. However, Amazon has stopped selling it. Instead, they are focusing on a new line of Kindle devices. Every Kindle version improves the user experience and adds value to an already rich ecosystem.

Nook releases its e-reader iterations as well, although not as frequently and consistently as Amazon. It should also have better features and performance. Now we want to make sure that we are only looking at Kindle books before we go any further. The easiest way to do that in Libby is to adjust your preferences. Tap on either the plus sign or the word Preferences to open the preference menu. The fourth option, Compatibility , is the option we want to change.

Libby is the default option because you can check out and read books using the Libby app. To change it, tap on the word Libby and a pop-up menu will appear with three options: Libby , Kindle , and Adobe-compatible ereader.

Select Kindle. The pop-up menu should now disappear, and now instead of Libby we should see Kindle next to Compatibility.

Select Apply Preferences at the bottom of the screen. This will save your changes and take you back to the home screen. Just like with signing in with your library card, you will only have to do this once. However, you can change this preference at any time by repeating these three steps, and Libby will save that change until you change it again. From here we can now browse and search through all of the Kindle books available in Libby.

Clicking on the name of the category will take you into the list of books in it. To go back to the home screen, tap on the word Library on the bottom left corner of the screen. Your screen should now look like the one below. Just above the cover of the book you should see for xx days. The lending periods are the same as the on the Overdrive website: 7 days, 14 days, or 21 days.

Navigate to your e-mail and open the message you just sent yourself. Cut and past the downloaded book to the folder you want to store it in permanently on your device. Download ePubs through the Internet. If you know where to download ePub books online, you can navigate to that source through your Kindle Fire and download the ePub directly to your device. If you make use of a personal cloud, you can add the ePub to your cloud from your computer and access it through your Kindle.

Some libraries allow you to download and "borrow" ePub books for free. These books are usually only formatted to work with certain reader apps, though. Navigate to the author's webpage or publisher's webpage for a download link. Cut it from this folder and paste it to the folder you want to permanently store it in on your device. Part 4. Import the ePub book to your reader app.

If not, you may need to take a few extra steps to import the book. Launch the reader app by tapping the corresponding icon located on your Apps page. Tap the "Files" button on the main screen to view the file system on your device. Navigate to the location of your ePub. Tap on the file that corresponds to your ePub. Clicking on "Open" will merely open the book temporarily. Clicking on "Import" will import it permanently to the reader's "Library" or "Bookshelf.

Tap on the eBook to open it. Navigate to the "Library" or "Bookshelf" within your reader app. Tap on the transferred ePub to open it. From this point on, you can read the book as you would read any other eBook on your device. Certain features, like bookmarks or highlighting, will vary depending on the app you use.

You will always need to open your extra reader app to read your ePubs. It depends on the app or program you are using to open the ePub file. Some allow you to, so you have to check the help area of the program. Yes No. Not Helpful 3 Helpful 1. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. You Might Also Like How to. Amazon has continuously rolled out a number of fancy e-readers over the years. One e-reader staple, however, has remained tried and true: the Kindle Paperwhite.

We acquired one and tested it over a week to see the perks and quirks of this device. The most budget-friendly of options, this 7th generation e-reader provides all of the basic features of a Kindle, like a small design, the signature Kindle Store, without forcing consumers to lighten their wallets.

The plastic bezel is raised up around the screen, giving it a slightly clunkier design, but making it less likely for you to accidentally touch the screen and flip a page without meaning to. Aside from the Paperwhite itself, the only other item the e-reader comes with is a micro USB cord for charging anywhere. Setting up the e-reader proved as simple and easy. It flips through general settings like language selection, setting up your Amazon account — or creating one—and connecting to WiFi.

Once past the hard settings, Amazon filtered through other settings such as Goodreads, Social media accounts, and parental settings. These are optional, so if you want to get to reading and think about adding a Goodreads account, you can always access these features via the Settings button on the home interface later. At the end of setup, the Paperwhite provides tutorial screens, which show the consumer what everything is on the home interface and how to use it. While crowded, this home interface makes it easy to differentiate between sections.

In total, the Paperwhite took us about 10 minutes to set up before we could start surfing the Kindle Store for some good books. The Paperwhite sports 10 font styles—including one called OpenDyslexic, which is geared for those with dyslexia—and five different boldness settings.

All of these result in crisp, clear words across the page with no distortions. It also offers 24 brightness levels with its built-in LED lights, so you can read on a darkened airplane.

We also tested comic books on this device. Since most comics feature vivid colors, this detracts from the overall reading experience. Downloading a book onto the Paperwhite is very easy and user-friendly. Simply go to the Kindle Store or Goodreads, and from there, you can pick out a book that tickles your fancy.

What we really enjoyed about the Paperwhite is how interconnected it is with other apps. For instance, Goodreads is a separate app also owned by Amazon that allows the user to see book reviews, average star ratings, and comments from others. Then, you simply tap it and it connects you to the Kindle Store for purchase.

The Kindle Store itself is very easy to maneuver.