How to Transfer Ebook Downloads From Google to Sony Reader
After a certain period of time books lose their copyright and become part of what's called the "Public Domain." When a book reaches this status it is no longer considered illegal to distribute the title without giving compensation to the author, who is typically long dead at that point anyway. Until recently this meant very little to anyone but book publishers, but in today's world anyone can download and share public domain works online. Because of a deal between Sony and Google, owners of Sony eBook Readers can access over a million free, public domain eBooks in the Sony Reader compatible file format EPUB--and easily transfer them to their readers.
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Instructions
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Download "eBook Library Software" if you haven't already. This free software from Sony allows you to purchase books for your Sony eBook reader, but because of a recent deal with Google, it also gives you access to over a million public domain titles scanned by the likes of Harvard University and the University of Michigan.
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Launch the eBook Library Software and register for a free account, if you haven't already. Follow the on-screen instructions immediately after launching the program to create your free account, with which you can purchase eBooks from various online stores or download free eBooks from Google.
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Search for a book. Click the "Google Books" library button within the program and search for a public domain title. On the detail page for a book you want to read, click "Download" and the title will be added to your Sony eBook Library.
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Transfer the book to your Sony eBook reader. Open your library, click the book and click "Transfer to reader."
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Tips & Warnings
Don't have a Sony reader, and don't want to download Sony's software? The books are all freely available at books.google.com.
