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This is my usual workflow. Find or buy the non-DRM epub version of a book, send it to <my_username>@kindle.com, click on the 'verify upload' email I get, and i

This is my usual workflow. Find or buy the non-DRM epub version of a book, send it to <my_username>@kindle.com, click on the 'verify upload' email I get, and it then shows up on my Kindle ready to read. I do add the book to my Calibre library and have it send the email for me, but that's an extra step that isn't required. You could absolutely have a bookstore that could send the email for you when you buy the book, if they're willing to be DRM free.

wkat4242 2y ago
You don't have to verify the upload if you whitelist your email address. Then it just goes straight through. Also, the epub conversion worked for years before Amazon officially supported it! You just had to rename the .epub to .png and then it would convert it. Very weird, they probably had some kind of block on .epub .
nottorp 2y ago
I suppose a problem with that is that now Amazon knows what else you're reading. Tbh the Calibre step doesn't mean much to me, since I can plug in the Kindle, stuff it with a few books and leave it there charging. Then when I feel like reading I have the books ready and full battery.
- wkat4242 2y ago
  They do, but they probably do anyway since they control everything that is Kindle. If you don't want Amazon to know what you're reading, don't buy a kindle. And the good thing about it is that you do have the page sync. Even with uploaded files. But yeah I'm looking to move to another ecosystem too. I'm not a big fan of calibre though, it's such a messy application. Very bad UX, so 2010s. I use it when I need it (conversion) but I wouldn't use it as my book library. I'm looking for a new ereader ecosystem though. Ideally something where I can run the sync server myself. And readers with page turn buttons. I'm not really convinced of Kobo now that they only sell the colour Libra which has really poor contrast (so you always need the backlight). I really regret not buying a Libra 2 when they were still around.
  - nottorp 2y ago
    Speaking of which, what are the alternatives to the Kindle? I absolutely want the light because I read in bed a lot and I don't need a lamp on that way. I don't care about any fancy functions besides reading epub. To be honest, I don't think I want any fancy functions. I only use the ereaders for reading fiction, if I'm going through a technical pdf I use a computer and either a separate text editor or paper for notes. Built in stores don't count either, I'm not above going to guaranteed DRM free sources. What's left then at the Kindle price range?
    - lazyasciiart 2y ago
      Hmm I don’t know price range but Kobo is apparently going to be supported by bookstore.org soon.

wkat4242 2y ago

You don't have to verify the upload if you whitelist your email address. Then it just goes straight through. Also, the epub conversion worked for years before Amazon officially supported it! You just had to rename the .epub to .png and then it would convert it. Very weird, they probably had some kind of block on .epub .

nottorp 2y ago

I suppose a problem with that is that now Amazon knows what else you're reading. Tbh the Calibre step doesn't mean much to me, since I can plug in the Kindle, stuff it with a few books and leave it there charging. Then when I feel like reading I have the books ready and full battery.

wkat4242 2y ago
They do, but they probably do anyway since they control everything that is Kindle. If you don't want Amazon to know what you're reading, don't buy a kindle. And the good thing about it is that you do have the page sync. Even with uploaded files. But yeah I'm looking to move to another ecosystem too. I'm not a big fan of calibre though, it's such a messy application. Very bad UX, so 2010s. I use it when I need it (conversion) but I wouldn't use it as my book library. I'm looking for a new ereader ecosystem though. Ideally something where I can run the sync server myself. And readers with page turn buttons. I'm not really convinced of Kobo now that they only sell the colour Libra which has really poor contrast (so you always need the backlight). I really regret not buying a Libra 2 when they were still around.
- nottorp 2y ago
  Speaking of which, what are the alternatives to the Kindle? I absolutely want the light because I read in bed a lot and I don't need a lamp on that way. I don't care about any fancy functions besides reading epub. To be honest, I don't think I want any fancy functions. I only use the ereaders for reading fiction, if I'm going through a technical pdf I use a computer and either a separate text editor or paper for notes. Built in stores don't count either, I'm not above going to guaranteed DRM free sources. What's left then at the Kindle price range?
  - lazyasciiart 2y ago
    Hmm I don’t know price range but Kobo is apparently going to be supported by bookstore.org soon.