by Karen Todd
Ever wondered how you could read electronic publications on your Windows device? Well, you have come to the right place. Having a tablet dedicated to your writing needs might be unnecessary as you would have to spend a lot on buying the tablet. Whether you are using a Windows 8 or 10, you could get a better reading experience off it. To do this, you would need to know which Epub reader is best suited for your Windows device.
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In this article, we will be outlining some of the best Epub readers for your Windows device.
Among the various EPUB readers that exists for Windows, Kobo is one of the best. Kobo is not only an eBook reader, it also has an in-built book store from where you can get all your reading needs. If you know how Kindle works, then you know how Kobo works too because they are structured the same way. The only difference is that Kobo supports EPUB and EPUB 3 formats, which Kindle does not.
Asides that, the app contains all the usual features of a standard eBook reading software. Users have the ability to change font styles, sizes, alternate between night and day reading and so on.
You can sync your accounts across all devices so you can always pick up you reading from where you left off.
The fact that its users have easy access to about 5 million titles from all genres is its major selling point.
Download here.
Calibre, as an eBook software is one of the best ePub readers for Windows machine. It acts as an e-library which helps you manage your digital book collection. With Calibre, you can convert books to different formats. For example, you could change your PDF files to ePub. You could also directly edit the book's content and format it to your preference. You could play around with the fonts, margins, lines and spacing to fit your taste. A unique feature of the software is that it makes organization very easy as you can practically create a virtual library for your book collection.
The overcrowded interface is one of the only downsides to the software. On its home page alone, there are three search fields and fifteen buttons, all with drop down menus.
Despite this, Calibre still stands as one of the oldest and most effective software for reading on Windows. The software is supported on Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista and Windows 7.
To get the free version, click here.
Freda is another free software program for reading electronic publications on Windows machines. The fact that it supports a wide range of eBook formats like EPUB, MOBI, FB2, HTML and TXT makes it stand out.
With Freda, you have access to thousands of books from different online libraries like Smashwords and Feedbooks. Freda also offers the readers the opportunity to customize the controls, fonts and colours. Yo8u can also look up dictionary definitions or translations right from the book.
Freda on Windows is structured as a Universal Application. This means that you can use the software on any of your Windows devices- desktop, tablet and mobile phone. The best part is that you can sync your reading activities acroos all your devices. What's more is that you can link Freda to your Dropox and OneDrive so you can download documents from there.
If free and yet, quality service fits your needs, then download Freda.
Adobe Systems probably has a package for every creative need in the world. Adobe Digital Editions is one of such packages. It is a software that allows its users to get ebooks and read them. The software was designed to run only EPUB and PDF files. It is not compatible with formats like MOBI.
The beauty of Adobe Digital Editions is in its features. One of them is the fact that the software supports EPUB 3 standard. It can render video and audio content, support right to left reading, resize images without losing clarity, give interactive quizzes and many more.
You can also download and transfer books between devices, change the language of your text, borrow eBooks from public libraries and create custom bookshelves.
If you are looking for an allround, do-it-all app, the Adobe Digital Editions is the right one for you.
Nook is the online platform of one of the largest publishing houses in the world. By creating Nook, Barnes & Noble proved their ability to meet the rising needs of their customers. With over 3 million titles available in their database, you can choose from a vast selection of their books. They do not only grant access to conventional books but also magazines, digital newspapers, comics and so on.
With the new upgrades on the app, you can now share your favourite quotes to your friends on social media. You can also voice search content on the app, import ePub and PDF files and make your highlights and notes in different colours.
If you own a device operating on Windows 8, Windows 10 and Windows RT systems, then be rest assured that Nook is the perfect fit for you.
With the kind of quality its parent company, Barnes & Noble is known for, Nook does not fall short of the mark at all.
Download here.
Icecream Ebook Reader is an outstanding app suitable for those with Windows machines.
Almost every software mentioned in this article are identical in fuction but still, there are certain features that sets them apart from each other. The uniqueness of the Icecream EBook Reader is that it provides a full screen layout, which gives you a total reading experience. It also gives the user the opportunity to switch between low lights (Night mode) and no lighting at all. Users can also transform their entire screen into a full book layout to give it a more natural feel.
Not only does the software support EPUB formats, it also supports formats like MOBI, TXT, FB2, PDF, CBR and CBZ. This makes the app valuable.
The supported platforms of the Icecream eBook Reader are Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 2003, Windows 2000, Windows Vista, Windows XP and Windows Server 2008.
To get on board the Ice cream truck, click here.
A striking feature that makes this eBook reader stand out is its beauty. If you want your app to look good, even while you read, then Bibliovore is the one for you.
With it's simple interface, Bibliovore offers one of the best systems for digital library organization.
Apart from the general features of an Ebook reader like being able to adjust fonts, track reading, managing reading themes, choosing between landscape and portrait modes and so on, Bibliovore still has some special features.
One of these special features is that you can ensure your books are safe by syncing them to your OneDrive account and you can also download directly on Bibliovore from online libraries like Gutenberg.
Download here.
With over 4 million users across 150 countries, Bookviser Reader is another excellent EPUB reader for Windows. The user is granted easy access to thousands of free books across all genres with no charge at all.
The interface is the most peculiar thing about this software. It is designed to look like a real life book. This design is complete with a realistic page turning animation that makes it seem like your turning a real page.
Bookviser not only supports EPUB files, it also supports FB2 and TXT files.
There's also room for text-to-speech conversion, multicolour highlighting and extensive customization. It also grants easy access to download eBooks from online libraries like Smashwords, Gutenberg and Feedbooks, digital library management and even syncing and backing up user's data.
Download here.
Cover was created mainly for reading comic books. Users soon found out that it could be used for other things. Cover supports all the major formats- PDF, EPUB, CBZ, RAR and CB7.
A plus side to it is that it also supports image-based content. This is not unusual as many other eBook readers also support images but then, none can do it better than Cover.
One of the drawbacks of the Cover software is that while using the free trial, you would only be able to store a limited number of words. By the time you make an in-app purchase, the limitation will be removed.
If comics or books filled with illustrations and pictures is what you're into, then there is no better choice for you than Cover.
The name itself says it all. This Epub reader is another simple app which allows you download books from several sources. It helps the user track reading progress, make format changess, edit and manage your digital library, etc.
It is the only app on this list that requires you to pay before acquiring it but there is a free trial period for users.
It is available in 24 languages and works offline too. One great feature of this app is that it lets users transfer their entire library into a single memory card or even upload to OneDrive.
Download here.
All these software are available on Microsoft Store for download. While some of them are provide free trials, others might need a small token. Though there are hundreds of other EPUB readers for Windows, those outlined in this list are among the best in the market. Cheers to an awesome reading experience!
About Karen Todd
Karen Todd's journey as a talented blogger is a testament to her passion, creativity, and commitment to delivering high-quality content. Through her writing, she has the ability to educate, entertain, and inspire, making her a beloved figure in the blogging world.
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