MostTrifle t1_j96iu5v wrote on February 19, 2023 at 5:08 PM

I've started avoiding the Kindle App, too much control of Ebook market by Amazon.

As an alternative, I use Ebooks.com and others, buy EPUBs and then remove the DRM (legally) and put the books into my Calibre Library. I have a Boox ereader and have large chunk of my library loaded. I also have the Kindle app on there for my older kindle books.

It's a little faffy but I truly own my books forever. Amazon can't decide to just delete them or if I get locked out of my Amazon account I don't lose everything; this has happened to multiple people! There are stories of people crossing borders and being locked out of their accounts due to falling foul of the DRM rules.

DioLeva OP t1_j96msx2 wrote on February 19, 2023 at 5:35 PM

You got some very good points. I am also aware of the market position of Amazon and the thought of losing all my books never occured to me...but it's frightening nevertheless. Thanks for offering an alternative!