Kindle devices appeal to many people. When everything works, they're great. But Amazon is becoming more and more finicky, both in terms of supported formats and the freedom to manage your own books.

Ebooks are available in many different formats, including the widely supported ePub standard. You can read ePub ebooks on Apple iPad, Barnes & Noble Nook, Sony Reader, and Kobo eReader models; ...

Step 3: Convert e-books. Screenshot by Rob Lightner Select the EPUB files you want to convert and click "Convert books" in the top bar. Select your options. Calibre should have automatically decided ...

The Amazon Kindle supports three main document types: Kindle (.AZW, .AZW1), Text (.TXT) and Unprotected Mobipocket (.MOBI, .PRC). Second-generation Kindles also have a built-in PDF reader and support ...

Kindles are a boon for book lovers. It is a great device that lets you enjoy your favorite genres anytime and anywhere. However, at times users find it difficult to read e-books saved in PDF format.

The Amazon Kindle and Barnes & Noble Nook eReaders use competing proprietary file formats to encode eBooks designed for the readers. The Nook uses the relatively common ePub format, while the Kindle ...

In 2007 and then again in 2010, ZATZ Publishing-- the publishing company I work for as my "day job" -- produced two top-rated books. The first, about the Bush administration White House email ...