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Like I believe generally everyone needs . waffle eating books should imaginatively teach evil

[–] kokesh@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Buy elsewhere, or simple look up epubs and mail them to kindle

[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Where do others buy epubs? (Besides the library) In many cases my obscure authors only use Amazon.

[–] feannag@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 days ago

I've used Kobo and Ebooks.com, and import into my Calibre library. I know some authors have a way to purchase directly on their site.

[–] techforwhat@lemmy.today 3 points 2 days ago

I also use Kobo. It's really easy to download on Kobo (then remove DRM if that's your vibe).

[–] kokesh@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago (2 children)
[–] roofuskit@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Because in the kindle store you're not purchasing the book but a license to the book.

[–] dukethorion@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

That doesn't change the argument.

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[–] daniskarma@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Good luck accessing my ebooks.

[–] Alphane_Moon@lemmy.world 9 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Get them out of Amazon:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=361503

It works, I just exported alk my ebooks into epub earlier today.

[–] daniskarma@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 2 days ago

I have hundreds of books in my kindle. But 0 on Amazon.

[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago (2 children)

First, you will need DeDRM v10.0.9 beta/RC or the alpha release. This will work on many (but not all) Kindle ebooks. (Some Kindle books come with extra-strength encryption that these tools cannot handle, etc.) If you have questions about installing, setting up, or using DeDRM, ask on GitHub.

"many but not all" hm.

[–] grimer@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

I had some issues at first then decided to actually RTFM and once i entered my kindle serial number into the plugin, worked perfectly.

[–] Alphane_Moon@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

FWIW, I did not have a single book with DRM issues. That being said, I don't have too many "hot bestsellers" or something similar.

[–] sirico@feddit.uk 8 points 2 days ago

No it isn't 🐭

[–] YamahaRevstar@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

Oh, they are, are they?

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