How to Load Your eBook on Your Reading Device

When you purchase “A Glorious Plan Indeed!” as an eBook, you are given access to 3 different eBook formats. The best format for you depends on the type of device you will be using to read the book. The following guides will help you choose the best format and load it on to your device.

Select your device from the list of common reading devices to get started:

Apple Laptop or Desktop Computer

Best eBook File Format: epub
Instructions:

  1. Download the epub file format provided on the purchase confirmation page or in your purchase email receipt.
  2. Many modern Apple computers will already have the Books app installed. If it is not installed on your computer, download it for free from the App Store.
  3. If the Books app is not available for your Mac, try downloading and installing Amazon’s free Kindle app for Mac from https://www.amazon.com/b/ref=ruby_redirect?ie=UTF8&node=16571048011 instead.
  4. Double click the epub file to open it in the Books app. Alternatively, if you already have a different reader set as your system default, your book will open in your default reader.

Windows Laptop or Desktop Computer

Best eBook File Format: epub
Instructions:

  1. Download the epub file format provided on the purchase confirmation page or in your purchase email receipt.
  2. Download and install Amazon’s free Kindle app for PC from https://www.amazon.com/b/ref=ruby_redirect?ie=UTF8&node=16571048011.
  3. Double click the epub file to open it in the Kindle app. Alternatively, if you already have a different reader set as your system default, your book will open in your default reader.

Apple Touch Devices (iPad, iPhone)

Best eBook File Format: epub
Instructions:

There are several possible options for transferring your eBook to your Apple touch device. Regardless of your selected transfer method, install an app for reading your eBook before transferring it to your device. Newer versions of iOS include the Books app in the default installation. If you have uninstalled the app, visit the app store and reinstall it for free. If you are unable to install the Books app to your device, install the free Kindle app from the App store instead.

Method 1: Download the file directly to your device

  1. Download the epub file format provided on the purchase confirmation page or in your purchase email receipt. Your device will ask you what to do with the file when it finishes the download.
  2. Select the option to open the epub file with the Books app or your reader of choice.
  3. The Books app will retain your downloaded file. Other apps may handle the file differently.

Method 2: AirDrop from an Apple computer to your device

  1. Download the epub file format provided on the purchase confirmation page or in your purchase email receipt to your Apple computer.
  2. Check Apple touch device settings to make sure AirDrop is enabled and ready.
  3. Unlock your Apple touch device and leave the screen on.
  4. Open the AirDrop app on your Apple computer.
  5. Drag the epub file downloaded onto the icon representation of your touch device in the AirDrop app.
  6. On your touch device, confirm the transfer and select the option to open the epub file with the Books app or reader of your choice.
  7. The Books app will retain your downloaded file. Other apps may handle the file differently.

Method 3: Transfer using iTunes

  1. Download the epub file format provided on the purchase confirmation page or in your purchase email receipt to your Apple computer.
  2. Open iTunes on your Apple computer.
  3. Connect your touch device to your computer using the cable that came with the device.
  4. Many modern Apple computers will already have the Books app installed. If it is not installed on your computer, download it for free from the App Store.
  5. If the Books app is not available for your Mac, try downloading and installing Amazon’s free Kindle app for Mac from https://www.amazon.com/b/ref=ruby_redirect?ie=UTF8&node=16571048011 instead.
  6. Select File -> Add File to Library in iTunes. Navigate to where your eBook is saved and select the file.
  7. In iTunes, from the Devices list, click the icon for your device.
  8. Click on the Books tab.
  9. Click the Sync Books check box.
  10. Click on one of the two buttons: Sync All Books or Selected Books. If the latter, select which books you want to be added to your library by clicking the checkbox beside the name of each book to be added.
  11. Click Apply to start synchronizing.

Amazon Kindle (E Ink/e-paper Display)

Best eBook File Format: azw3
Alternate eBook File Format: mobi
Instructions:

Preferred Method: Transfer Directly to Kindle from a Computer

  1. Download the azw3 file format provided on the purchase confirmation page or in your purchase email receipt to your computer.
  2. Connect your Kindle device to your computer using the appropriate USB cable for the port on your device.
  3. Your Kindle will show up on your computer like an external USB disk or drive.
  4. Browse your Kindle device and locate the Documents folder on it.
  5. Drag the azw3 file from your computer into the Documents folder on your Kindle device.

Alternate Method: Transfer mobi File via Whispernet

  1. Download the mobi file format provided on the purchase confirmation page or in your purchase email receipt to your computer.
  2. Amazon offers a free service for transferring approved document formats to your device. On your home screen, you should see an email address where you can send documents to load them on your device.
  3. Go to the email account associated with your Amazon account. Using this email account, send an email with the mobi file attached to the address shown on your Kindle screen. You do not need to supply an email subject or text, only the attachment.
  4. When the approved file finishes sending, it will load from the Amazon cloud onto your device.

Amazon Kindle Fire (Tablet Device)

Best eBook File Format: azw3
Instructions:

Preferred Method: Transfer Directly to Kindle from a Computer

  1. Download the azw3 file format provided on the purchase confirmation page or in your purchase email receipt to your computer.
  2. Connect your Kindle device to your computer using the appropriate USB cable for the port on your device.
  3. Your Kindle will show up on your computer like an external USB disk or drive.
  4. Browse your Kindle device and locate the Documents folder on it.
  5. Drag the azw3 file from your computer into the Documents folder on your Kindle device.

Alternate Method: Transfer mobi File via Whispernet

  1. Download the mobi file format provided on the purchase confirmation page or in your purchase email receipt to your computer.
  2. Amazon offers a free service for transferring approved document formats to your device. On your Documents screen, you should see an email address where you can send documents to load them on your device.
  3. Go to the email account associated with your Amazon account. Using this email account, send an email with the mobi file attached to the address shown on your Kindle screen. You do not need to supply an email subject or text, only the attachment.
  4. When the approved file finishes sending, it will load from the Amazon cloud onto your device.

Kobo

Best eBook File Format: epub
Instructions:

  1. Download the epub file format provided on the purchase confirmation page or in your purchase email receipt to your computer.
  2. Download and install Adobe Digital Editions from http://www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions.
  3. Open the Adobe Digital Editions app on your computer.
  4. Connect your Kobo using the USB cable provided with the reader.
  5. Switch to Library View.
  6. Select Library -> Add Item to Library.
  7. Select the downloaded epub file and click Open.
  8. Drag the icon of your newly added book from your library to the icon that reads KOBOeReader.
  9. Close Adobe Digital Editions.

Nook

Best eBook File Format: epub
Instructions:

  1. Download the epub file format provided on the purchase confirmation page or in your purchase email receipt to your computer.
  2. Download and install Adobe Digital Editions from http://www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions.
  3. Open the Adobe Digital Editions app on your computer.
  4. Connect your Kobo to your computer using the USB cable provided with the device.
  5. Switch to Library View.
  6. Select Library -> Add Item to Library.
  7. Select the downloaded epub file and click Open.
  8. Drag the icon of your newly added book from your library to the icon that reads Nook.
  9. Close Adobe Digital Editions.

Sony Reader

Best eBook File Format: epub
Instructions:

  1. Download the epub file format provided on the purchase confirmation page or in your purchase email receipt to your computer.
  2. Download and install the Sony Reader software from https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/downloads/W0010082.
  3. Open the Sony Reader app on your computer.
  4. Connect your Sony Reader to your computer using the USB cable provided with the device.
  5. Select File -> Import Files.
  6. Select the downloaded epub file and click Open.
  7. Click on the book title and drag the new book to the icon of your device listed on the left-hand menu.
  8. DO NOT remove your device from your computer until you have closed the Sony library and ejected the device.