What is an ebook and how do I read it?

An ebook is an electronic file which requires specific software to be able to read it.

Some freely available options include:

  • For iphones, ipads or Macbooks
    • iBooks
  • For Android devices
    • Moon Reader
  • For PC desktops
    • Kindle Previewer

 

How to transfer an ebook to your device

Below you will find some instructions on how to transfer your ebook onto the device which you wish to use.  If you have any further questions or difficulties, please contact us.

Which file format is right for my device?

  1. Laptop or desktop computer — Get either the ePub or PDF.
  2. iPad — Download the ePub or the PDF and read it on your iPad.
  3. iPhone, iPod touch — Grab the ePub or PDF and read it in iBooks or the reader of your choice.
  4. Kindle — Get the Mobi file and load it onto your Kindle.
  5. Android — Read the ePub on your favourite reader, or download the ePub directly to your device.
  6. Sony Reader — ePubs work well on your Sony Reader.
  7. Windows Phone 7 — Read the ePub, Mobi, or PDF on the ebook reader of your choice.

Downloading ebooks to a Kindle

Method One - Transfer file via a computer

  1. Select 'Mobi version (for Kindle)' when you buy an ebook on our site. 
  2. You will be taken to a confirmation screen. Follow the link to “My downloadable products” where your eBook purchase will be listed. Simply click the download link, and your browser will download the file. Alternatively, you can click the link in the confirmation email you will be sent after ordering. This will take you to your download page.
  3. Save your Kindle file (.mobi) to your computer. Save it somewhere it can easily be found (i.e. downloads folder on desktop).
  4. Connect your Kindle to your computer with the USB cord that came with your Kindle. Your Kindle should appear on your computer in the same location you would normally find an external USB drive.
  5. Use your computer's file browser to drag and drop file(s) to and from the “Documents” folder located on the hard drive of your Kindle.
  6. When finished, use your computer's undock, eject, or unmount feature to remove your Kindle.
  7. When you open the home page of your Kindle, the new title should appear at the top of the list.

Method Two - Sending to your Kindle via email

  1. Log into your Amazon account on Amazon's website and select the drop down menu called ‘Your account’ and scroll down to ‘Manage Your Content and Devices’.
  2. From the 'Settings' tab scroll down to 'Personal Document Settings'.
  3. You should see the names of the devices you have linked to your Amazon account with an email address ending with '@kindle.com'
  4. Make note of the email address for the device you want to use as this is what we need to send the eBook to.
  5. Ensure that you know where you have saved the eBook download from the email. If you are unsure follow the steps 6 - 8 . If you know where you have saved the .mobi file then proceed to step 9.
  6. Open either your email that you received from us with the download for the eBook. Select the .mobi version (for kindles). Or Log into your online account with the Good Book Company. Select your account and find the red box called ‘your orders’. Select the relevant order and open the ‘Order Details’.
  7. Download the .mobi version of the eBook. You should then be able to find the download on your computer under downloads.
  8. If you want to check – open the start menu ‘My Computer’. Find the ‘Downloads’ File. You should find the download in this file - remember it will be a .mobi file.
  9. Open an new email – use the email address that is connected to your Amazon account. Put in the email address for your kindle (the one we got during step…3)
  10. You can enter text into the subject box, for example the name of the book. But leave the main body of the email blank. Attach the download .mobi file to the email. Once attached send the email. Leave a bit of time for the process to complete, then you should be able to access the eBook on your device.

Downloading to your Apple device

For iPhone or iPad

  1. Select 'ePub version (for iPad, iPhone & Android)' when you buy an ebook on our site from an iPad, iPhone or Macbook. You can also find the download links in your confirmation email.
  2. You should be taken to a different page that asks if you would like to download. Confirm.
  3. You will then be taken to Safari, where a blue download arrow will appear in the upper right hand corner.
  4. After clicking the arrow, select the .epub file. 
  5. Enjoy your ebook!

On a Macbook

  1. Select the .epub version from your confirmation email or the "My downloads" section of your account.
  2. Once you have saved the ePub file to your computer, click to open the file. The file should open in the iBooks app. If it does not open in the iBooks app, right-click the file in Finder, select "Open with" and then select the iBooks app.
  3. Enjoy your ebook!

Downloading to your Android/Windows device

  1. Download the free Kindle app, or one of the general ebook reader apps at the marketplace on your device.
  2. Select 'ePub version (for iPad, iPhone & Android)' when you buy an ebook on our site from your computer.
  3. You will be taken to a confirmation screen. Follow the link to “My downloadable products” where your eBook purchase will be listed. Simply click the download link, and your browser will download the file. Alternatively, you can click the link in the confirmation email you will be sent after ordering. This will take you to your download page.
  4. Save your ePub file on the hard drive of your computer, preferably on your desktop.
  5. Plug in the USB cord that came with you phone or tablet
  6. Upload your ebook to the Kindle folder, or to the relevant folder for the ebook reader you are using.