eBook Software

This page is a reference list to all of the ebook reading software that I have reviewed on this blog. Check back for more later.

Adobe Digital Editions

file types: .pdf, .acsm, .epub

Download site: Adobe Digital Editions download

ADE is used to read ebooks on a Windows PC or Mac, or transfer ebooks to a variety of different e-reading devices.

Microsoft Reader

file type: .lit

Download site: Microsoft Reader download

Microsoft Reader is for Windows computers or Windows Mobile devices.

Mobipocket Reader

file type: .prc

Download site: Mobipocket Reader download

A versatile ebook reading program for Windows computers and many mobile devices, including Windows Mobile, Palm OS, Blackberry, and more.

eReader (Palm)

file type: .pdb

Download site: eReader download

Another versatile ebook reader that has an easy DRM method.

Bluefire Reader

file types: .pdf, .epub

Download site: Bluefire Reader iTunes page

An ebook app for iOS (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch) that can read Adobe DRM ebooks.

Best Free ePub Readers

Check this post to find out where to download the best free ePub reading programs.

eBook Apps for iPad and iPhone

This is a Squidoo lens I created called “The Top 5 eBook Reading Apps for iPad and iPhone”. It includes iBooks, the Kindle app, Nook app, Kobo app, Stanza, and Bluefire Reader.

eBook Apps for Android

Another Squidoo lens, this time for the Top 5 Android eBook Apps.