If you’re new to the world of eBooks and audiobooks and are wondering how to start reading them we’ve put together this handy list of links for you.
All you need to do is set up an account with an eBook supplier and away you go!
Please note, if you made your account for any of these stores a while ago, you may need to check that your account is correctly showing that you live in New Zealand. This is just to ensure that you can see all of our local titles books published here as well as those from overseas.
eBooks and audiobooks can be read and on and listened to using phones and tablets as well as dedicated devices such as Kindles.
Once you've purchased your eBook from your chosen online retailer you can refer to this list if you're unsure of how to download your new book!
EBooks -
Amazon:
- Buy Books for Your Desktop Kindle App
- Buy Books on Your Android Kindle App
- Buy Books for Your iOS (Apple) Kindle App
- To transfer your Amazon account from your current Amazon website to your local Amazon website
Kobo:
Apple Books:
- Download a book - You will need to scroll down to this section
Google Play:
- Download & read books offline (Computer)
- Download & read books offline (Android)
- Download & read books offline (iPhone & iPad)
Booktopia
ebooks.com
Audiobooks -
Audible:
- How can I download the Audible app?
- How can I download my audiobooks to my iOS device?
- How can I download my audiobooks to my Android device?
Apple:
Kobo:
- Purchase eBooks or audiobooks on the Kobo app for iOS
- Buy audiobooks on the Kobo Books app for Android
- Listen to audiobooks using the Kobo Books app for iOS and Android.
Google Play:
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