Windows 8 desktop ebook reader

[valiha]

I need help with finding a good epub reader for my Windows 8. I have Adobe Digital Editions installed, but I hate the way text is displayed - the font is horrible, I have no words so I'm adding a screencap. Is there a good standalone desktop program I can use to read my fic on my laptop? I mostly use my tablet, but sometimes I find I need to take a break from the work I'm doing and want to read a fic. Help!

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Comments

[amalthia]

I user the Sony Reader software to read epub on my computer.

[valiha]

I'd forgotten there was a Sony reader for PC. Does it read only epub or other formats as well?

ETA I just installed Sony Reader, and just wanted to check: when it says to import files or folder, does it make a copy of the files or just link to them in its library?

[amalthia]

You know I'm not sure how that feature works. I normally navigate to the story on my computer and double click the ebook to open it. I haven't actually used the import feature. I am curious now as to what would happen?

[valiha]

When I clicked on import folder, it asked me to navigate to the folder I wanted to add. I checked the installation folder and it doesn't seem to copy any files there, so that's a plus. There is a button which allows you to copy selected files to the Reader, but I'm not sure whether that means copy to the Reader on the desktop, or copy to the reader device. I suspect the latter.

I don't see any way to customize it other than choosing single or double column and font size, so that's a minus.

It also bothers me that there is an option to subscribe to periodicals but I can't do that because of my location, which always ticks me off. :-(

[amalthia]

Geographic restrictions never fail to annoy me as well. I live in Alaska and there are many stores that refuse to ship to Alaska. :( Right now Sony won't even sell the PRS-T3 to United States customers.

[amalthia]

P.S. Thanks for letting me know what happens when you clicked on import folder.

[valiha]

No problem; I always find your posts helpful, whether here or over at MobileRead. It's only fair to try and reciprocate. :)

[amalthia]

I follow the fanfiction downloader plugin thread at the Mobile Read forums all the time! :) It's pretty much the first place I go when I have a ebook related question that is rather technical in nature.