With the ever-changing and growing number of ebook reader platforms, customers have written to us requesting more options for purchasing our ebooks. To make our books available to the largest number of readers, Cornerstone is now offering downloadable EPUB files to read with a large (and growing) number of new e-reader devices. These files will work with Kindle readers (directions on loading the ebook onto Kindle are below) or any other e-readers that use EPUB files. Please read for information on how to load your ebook onto various platforms.
A link to download your ebook will be available on your order details page on our store and/or in an email sent after your order is complete. When you download the eBook (EPUB file), please keep track of the file(s), as our system limits the number of download attempts for some books.
Ebooks downloaded from Cornerstone Book Publishers in EPUB form are DRM free, which means they are not tied to any specific device or service. Most dedicated e-reader devices will be able to read these books. Additionally, many free and paid programs or applications are available to read these books using your computer, laptop, phone, or tablet devices. Below, we list some options you can consider and methods to get the books on your selected device.
E-readers
Many e-reader devices are available on the market. If you have questions or difficulties transferring your book to your e-reader, please get in touch with the support for your device. You can connect your e-reader to your desktop or laptop computer and use your computer's file management systems to copy the EPUB file(s) to the e-reader.
Calibre is a FREE, optional resource to use to assist transferring your book to your device. Highly recommended, this program installs on your computer (Windows, MacOS, and Linux) and manages your local ebook library files for you. It will detect most e-readers when they are connected to your computer and can send selected books directly to the e-reader by command. As a bonus, you can also use Calibre to read your ebooks directly on your computer!
Kindle devices have additional options that are unavailable to other e-readers through the "Send to Kindle" feature. With this, you can upload personal documents (including EPUB books) to your Kindle Library. Books and other documents added with this feature will not be listed as Kindle books in your library but will be found only in your "Personal Documents" (or "Docs") area of your library. Books and files can be uploaded through the Send to Kindle webpage, emailed to a specific device (and then accessible to all other linked devices,) or through your Android or iOS device (if you have the Kindle app installed.)
Computer/Laptop
Calibre is a FREE program available for Windows, MacOS, and Linux. This program comes highly recommended. It installs on your computer and manages your local ebook library files. You can read ebooks directly within the program, convert them to other file formats, and easily copy them to e-readers, tablets, and smartphone devices.
Google Play Books is a free option that allows you to upload your EPUB books to your online Play Books library. Once done, you can access them at any time from any internet-connected web browser. As an additional benefit, you can also read them on any internet-connected tablet or phone that has the Play Books app.
On Mac, you can use the free Books app that comes pre-installed. This app can read ebooks and sync them with your iPhone and iPad devices!
iPhone/iPad
You can load your ebooks on the Books app on your MacBook and then sync them with your iPhone and iPad devices!
The Kindle app is a well-known, free app. Using the Send to Kindle feature, you can open local EPUB files from your iPhone or iPad, email books to your Kindle app, or upload them via a web browser.
Google Play Books is a free option that allows you to upload your EPUB books to your online Play Books library. Once you've done this, you can read them on your local app. As an added benefit, you can read uploaded books from any device with the Play Books app or access them at any time from any internet-connected web browser.
Android Phone or Tablet
The Kindle app is a well-known, free app. Using the Send to Kindle feature, you can open local EPUB files from your Android phone or tablet, email books to your Kindle app, or upload them via a web browser.
Google Play Books is a free option that allows you to upload your EPUB books to your online Play Books library. Once done, you can read on your local app. As an added benefit, you can read your uploaded books from any device with the Play Books app or access them at any time from any internet-connected web browser.
Moon+ Reader is another popular free app. One of the favorite features of this app is the ability to back up and sync your ebooks and reading positions between multiple Android phones and tablets using Dropbox or other online services. Moon+ Reader is ad-supported, and a paid Moon+ Reader Pro version is required if you want to remove ads. The pro version adds additional features, such as text-to-speech and theming, and control bar customization options.
ReadEra is the final app we will list here, although many more highly rated ebook apps are available for Android. ReadEra is a simple, ad-free ebook reader that just works. A paid version is available, which includes the ability to use Google Drive to sync books and reading positions across Android devices, use your own fonts, and add a library view to customize how your books are presented.
There are many more highly rated ebook apps and devices than those discussed here. An internet search may help you locate many great resources and step-by-step instructions for adding and reading your ebook on your selected device.
Cornerstone Book Publishers is unable to provide technical assistance in downloading these files or adding them to your device, regardless of the methods or apps you use. You are responsible for knowing and understanding how to access, download, and import your ebook purchase or for obtaining competent assistance. Cornerstone Book Publishers makes no warranty or guarantee regarding the use of programs or methods discussed in this article.