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firecat (attention machine in need of calibration) ([personal profile] firecat) wrote in [community profile] ebooks2011-12-28 12:49 pm
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ebook reader app advice

So here's what I want.
An ebook reader app.
  • It works on both the iPod/iPad and Android smartphone.
  • It stores books and bookmarks in the cloud so when I open the book on a different device, it remembers where I was.
  • It also stores books and bookmarks locally so I don't need to have wireless access to use it.
  • It lets me upload and store DRMed and non-DRMed epub format books.
Here's where my research has gotten me so far. These apps meet all the criteria except the one listed.
  • Bluefire: Doesn't store bookmark data online.
  • Google Books, Nook: Can't upload your own books, as far as I know.
  • Kobo: Stores bookmark data online for books you get through its store, but not for books you upload.
  • Kindle: Doesn't support epub.


Do you know any apps that fit all the criteria?
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[personal profile] annchi 2011-12-29 06:38 am (UTC)(link)
I haven't tried this, but Book Troupe might work. http://www.booktroupe.com/.

It's cloud-based -- syncs your epubs via Dropbox or Box.net (so you would need to add an account) -- and works on iOS and Android devices. I can't tell if it stores bookmarks, but it's supposed to store annotations, which you could use as a workaround if it doesn't, and it's supposed to make it simple for you to share your epubs via Dropbox or Box.net.

Looks like it only supports non-DRM, though. It's also pretty new, added to the iTunes store this month, so there are no reviews yet, but it might be worth a try.
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[personal profile] firecat 2011-12-29 08:34 am (UTC)(link)
Looks promising, thanks!

Did Book Troupe work for you?

(Anonymous) 2012-01-12 06:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Hi, I'm the creator of Book Troupe. Did it work for you?

There were some major bugfixes since you last posted, so if you need any help or have questions, please contact me via the support email address on http://www.booktroupe.com

Thanks!
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Re: Did Book Troupe work for you?

[personal profile] firecat 2012-01-12 07:58 pm (UTC)(link)
I haven't tried it yet -- I am looking for an app that handles both DRM and non-DRM. When I try it, I'll leave feedback.

Re: Did Book Troupe work for you?

(Anonymous) 2012-10-24 01:05 pm (UTC)(link)
I downloaded it. But could not get ebooks from box.net. There is a problem ı think in the application
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