Just like all other facets of life, the art of reading books has been changing with the proliferation of new technologies. In the last decade or so, eBooks have become a common way of storing large volumes of reading material without the need to carry around a traditional paper book. However, whether you are merely looking for the best website to create a blog, the best app to find a cab or the best app for an eBook, your experience depends on your ability to identify the right app.
Finding the right application is not as easy as it looks. You would have to find one suitable for the type device you use and for your specific circumstances. It is also essential to look at the specific features that the app you select can do and cannot do for you.
Below are some of the best eBook apps in currently in the market. What you will notice with all great eBook apps is that they provide an opportunity to customize your settings to what would be most comfortable for you. They also don’t have to be expensive as you will notice that most of them are free.
1.     Kindle (Android, iOS)
New applications have been coming into the market in the last few years, but it just seems difficult for them to beat the Kindle app. The one thing that makes Kindle a hard act to follow is its multi-platform character. One of the main reasons why many readers are attracted to this application is the convenience it affords the reader. Its settings allow you to adjust the brightness, font size, and sync the last page between platforms and devices.
2.     AIReader
Even though AIReader is a relatively new application, many readers are drawn to it because of its ability to support versions of Android that are much older. This ability to support older versions of Android is a unique selling point for those applications that still offer it. Like all useful applications, AIReader comes with customizable features such as page turning animations and auto scrolling. The app is free, and readers can choose to buy the donate versions, which cost up to just about $10.
3.     Audible
Reading from a screen is not always possible. For instance, readers traveling in overcrowded trains or buses may prefer to listen to a book rather than to read. If this is your situation, Audible would be your eBook app of choice. The application contains thousands of titles, some read by Hollywood actors and others by those who wrote the books.
4.     Marvin
Readers using the iOS operating system would love Marvin. One of the main elements that readers like about this app is the personalized reading experience made possible by the ability to annotate and highlight as you read. For most readers, the free app would do the job while those who are looking for enhanced features can order the premium version for a little less than $5.
5.     Kobo
Whether you are using a tablet or smartphone, Kobo gives you access to over 6 million titles of eBooks and audiobooks. Users who have used this app describe it as akin to carrying an entire library in the pocket. You can download this application into any device, including your desktop. Readers can select whether they want to use the day or night mode. If you are suddenly not sure about the meaning of a particular word, the app comes with a built-in dictionary. It also gives you that ability to take notes and also highlight specific places that you may want to read again later.
Markus lives in San Francisco, California and is the video game and audio expert on Good e-Reader! He has a huge interest in new e-readers and tablets, and gaming.
