eBook Transfer Guide
Load your purchase onto any device
When you buy an eBook directly from the author, you receive DRM-free files (EPUB and MOBI/PDF) that work on Kindle, Kobo, NOOK, Apple Books, Google Play, and any other e-reader app. No restrictions, no lock-in — use them on every device you own.
What's in your download
Your Gumroad purchase includes the full novel in the most widely supported formats. Use the one that matches your device:
- EPUBBest for Kobo, NOOK, Apple Books, Google Play, and most third-party readers.
- MOBI / AZW3Best for older Kindle devices or direct USB transfer to Kindle.
- PDFBest for reading on a computer, tablet, or phone screen where layout fidelity matters.
Amazon Kindle
Send to Kindle
Method 1 — Send to Kindle by Email
- 1On Amazon.com, go to Your Account → Manage Your Content and Devices → Preferences → Personal Document Settings.
- 2Find your Kindle's Send-to-Kindle email address (it ends in @kindle.com) and note it down.
- 3Scroll down to Approved Personal Document E-mail List and add the email address you'll send from.
- 4Compose a new email, attach your eBook file (EPUB, MOBI, or PDF), and send it to your Kindle email address. No subject or body text needed.
- 5Connect your Kindle to Wi-Fi. The file will arrive within a few minutes in your Library under the Docs or Books tab.
Method 2 — Send to Kindle (Web)
- 1Go to the Send to Kindle web app at amazon.com/sendtokindle.
- 2Drag and drop your eBook file into the upload area, or browse to select it.
- 3Choose your registered Kindle device or app from the list and click Send.
- 4The file syncs automatically the next time your device connects to Wi-Fi.
Method 3 — USB Cable Transfer
- 1Connect your Kindle to your computer with a USB cable. It mounts as an external drive.
- 2Open the Kindle drive and locate the documents folder (or books on newer models).
- 3Copy your eBook file into the documents folder.
- 4Safely eject the Kindle from your computer. The book appears in your Library.
Kobo eReader
Load onto Kobo
Method 1 — USB Cable Transfer
- 1Connect your Kobo to your computer with a USB cable. It mounts as an external drive.
- 2Open the Kobo drive and locate the directory on the device.
- 3Copy your eBook file (EPUB or PDF) directly into the root of the Kobo drive, or use Adobe Digital Editions for DRM-protected titles.
- 4Safely eject the Kobo. The book appears in your Library under Books.
Method 2 — Kobo App (Phone or Tablet)
- 1Open the Kobo app on your phone or tablet.
- 2Tap the menu icon, then Imports.
- 3Choose Import from file or the files location on your device.
- 4Select your downloaded eBook and tap Import. It opens in your Kobo Library.
Barnes & Noble NOOK
Load onto NOOK
Method 1 — USB Cable Transfer
- 1Connect your NOOK to your computer with a USB cable. It mounts as an external drive.
- 2Open the NOOK drive and locate the My Documents or Books folder.
- 3Copy your eBook file (EPUB or PDF) into that folder.
- 4Safely eject the NOOK. Open the Library and look under My Files → My Documents.
Method 2 — NOOK App
- 1Open the NOOK app on your phone or tablet.
- 2Transfer the file to your device (via email, cloud storage, or files app).
- 3Tap the file and select Open in NOOK. It appears in your NOOK Library.
Apple Books (iPad & iPhone)
Load onto Apple Books
Method 1 — AirDrop
- 1Make sure AirDrop is enabled on both devices.
- 2On your Mac or another iPhone/iPad, select the EPUB file and choose Share → AirDrop.
- 3Accept the transfer on your target device and choose Open in Books.
Method 2 — Email or Files App
- 1Email the eBook file to yourself, or save it to iCloud Drive / Files.
- 2Open the email or Files app on your iPhone or iPad.
- 3Tap the attachment and choose Open in Books. The book imports into your Library.
Google Play Books (Android)
Load onto Google Play Books
Upload from the Web
- 1On a computer, go to play.google.com/books and sign in with your Google account.
- 2Click the Upload files button and select your EPUB or PDF file.
- 3The book uploads to your Google Play Books library and syncs to any device signed into the same account.
- 4Open the Google Play Books app on your phone or tablet and find it in your Library.
Other e-Reader Apps
Universal Apps
Use any EPUB-compatible reader
- 1Your eBook files are DRM-free, so they work with any app that reads EPUB, MOBI, or PDF.
- 2Popular options include the free Calibre desktop app, Moon+ Reader, Aldiko, and FBReader on Android.
- 3Download the app, open it, and use its Import or Open file option to load your eBook.
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