Kindle windows 8.1

[Renee24]

Hi, Guess I'm a bit confused on how this site works. I thought we'd be getting hard back copies. I have a kindle and nook on my windows 8.1 but I can't figure out how to download the books from here? I used the text format and have it on my computer, but when I try to open it, it opens in wordpad. Not sure I can read it that way. Does anyone know how I can do this, or am I not able to participate without the kindle or nook? Thanks. Hope that makes sense.
Renee

[gali]

Hi, Guess I'm a bit confused on how this site works. I thought we'd be getting hard back copies. I have a kindle and nook on my windows 8.1 but I can't figure out how to download the books from here? I used the text format and have it on my computer, but when I try to open it, it opens in wordpad. Not sure I can read it that way. Does anyone know how I can do this, or am I not able to participate without the kindle or nook? Thanks. Hope that makes sense.
Renee

Welcome! You have to join the review team first. You can't download ebooks directly from the shelves as those are just for show. You need a minimum post count to join the review team and off-topic posts don't count. It may take a couple of day before you see a list of ebooks to choose from (it will be found on your Review Team page).


Please read this for more info: REVIEW TEAM AND REVIEW REQUEST ISSUES - Read this first. This page will explain the process to you. Good luck!

[Renee24]

Thanks, sorry thought I did join the review team, I used the verification link.

[gali]

Thanks, sorry thought I did join the review team, I used the verification link.

In that case, check your RT (Review Team) page and press on the select option. Ebooks for reviews should appear there.

[Renee24]

Thanks, that's what I did, I downloaded it as a text file, but I can't figure out how to put it in my windows 8.1 kindle or nook. I don't know what other options I have for reading books with windows 8.1.

[gali]

Thanks, that's what I did, I downloaded it as a text file, but I can't figure out how to put it in my windows 8.1 kindle or nook. I don't know what other options I have for reading books with windows 8.1.

Oh, I see. I misunderstood your question. You can read it as PDF on your PC, or you can convert the file to the appropriate format suited for kindle/nook Apps by using the calibre library (it is free). If you still can't read it, you should submit a report error reporting the issue.

[Renee24]

that's ok, I think I was a bit confusing, sortof a technophobe. lol But i noticed that with amazon even to download a book for free you need to have a credit card, and I do not. but thanks for letting me know about the calibree library, I did not know about that one.

[gali]

that's ok, I think I was a bit confusing, sortof a technophobe. lol But i noticed that with amazon even to download a book for free you need to have a credit card, and I do not. but thanks for letting me know about the calibree library, I did not know about that one.

Try it and hopefully you will mange to read your ebook. Good luck!

[Renee24]

Thanks bunches! These are the days when I miss having my ipad. *sighs* lol

[gali]

Thanks bunches! These are the days when I miss having my ipad. *sighs* lol

You're welcome!

I read on my kindle and love it! I couldn't manage without it.

[Renee24]

oh I guess you dont' need a credit card, got it to work, not sure what I did tho. lol Thanks again for your input, it was much appreciated.

[gali]

oh I guess you dont' need a credit card, got it to work, not sure what I did tho. lol Thanks again for your input, it was much appreciated.

You mean for the Calibre? Indeed, you don't need a credit card to download it.

Great, I am glad to hear it worked.