Nook eReaders Web Guide
The Nook offers a compelling combination of features and convenience:
- Compatibility with thousands of free MAPL eBooks (browse our catalog)
- Access to Barnes & Noble titles for direct download purchase
- Non-reflective/anti-glare eInk display
- Touch screen page turning (2011 edition)
Nook Website
Reviews
- Engadget review of 2011 Nook (6/1/2011)
- Consumer Reports (MAPL library card required) - search for your device or 'E-book readers Buying Guide'
- Engadget (11/16/2010)
Read MAPL eBooks on your Nook
Download books to your computer and sync to your Nook via USB cable and Adobe Digital Editions
What works?
- EPUB format eBooks
- PDF format eBooks
What do you need?
- An Adobe ID (publishing industry ID standard that opens access to free library eBooks)
- Adobe Digital Editions (free software available from Adobe)
- Step-by-step instructions from OverDrive
Return eBooks before their expiration date
eBooks returned early via the Adobe Digital Editions will disappear from My Account within 5 minutes of their early return
- Launch Adobe Digital Editions on your computer
- Select the title you wish to return early
- Click on the arrow that appears to the left of the title
- Select 'Return Borrowed Item'
Known Issues
MAPL eBooks won't open for first time users of first generation (2010) Nook
- The sign? eBooks transfer to your Nook but display in My Documents as a file name (ie The_Stand.epub)
- Solution? Delete the ‘.adobe-digital-editions’ file pre-installed on your Nook. Note for Mac Users: You may need to plug your Nook into a PC to delete the file
- Step 1: Go to ‘My Computer’ and click on the Nook drive.
- Step 2: Find and delete the ‘.adobe-digital-editions’ file
- Step 3: Close Adobe Digital Editions
- Step 4: Restart Adobe Digital Editions
- Step 5: Try again - your Nook should now be visible and able to receive and open MAPL eBooks
This is based on the eReaders Web Guides by King County Library System