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E-Reader Resources

I've finally been converted to the e-reader faith. I don't see myself using the device for non-fiction books, but in the two weeks I've had it, I've done about 24 hours of reading on the e-reader. It's a top-tier purchase and I use it daily.

I looked at the ReMarkable and Boox offerings and ended up going with the Kobo Libra 2 because it was cheaper, and I wasn't certain I'd love an ereader. I didn't look at Kindle devices at all because of how Amazon handles DRM.

Ebook Resources

Calibre open-source ebook management.

Apprentice Alf's DRM Removal Plugin For Calibre "Anytime someone puts a lock on something you own, against your wishes, and doesn't give you the key, they're not doing it for your benefit." -Cory Doctorow

How to Remove DRM with Calibre a TechRadar guide on using the above links together.

NickelMenu is a simple plugin that allows you to extend the Kobo's abilities. Many people opt to replace the OS entirely with KOReader. If you're looking for one or two simple features, like Dropbox functionality, I'd try NickelMenu first.

Kepubify converts epub documents into kepub documents. This is not strictly necessary, but does add some improvements to the reading experience.

Additional DeDRM links

DeDRM Github Release Page
DeDRM for Windows
DeDRM for Mac

2023 Update

As of 2023, Amazon has updated Kindle's DRM. DeDRM doesn't presently work. www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...