Four best free ebook readers
Clear layouts, the ability to
sync your bookshelf across devices, font customisations -just some of the
features that make these ebook readers stand out in the crowd
1. Kindle for PC Smart and stylish
Amazon's official Kindle
for PC ebook reader is smart and stylish and although it tempts you with
reading suggestions from the Kindle store, the sales pitch isn't too
in-your-face. There's no setup necessary if you already have an Amazon account.
Just log in with your usual username and password and your virtual shelves will
be populated automatically. Kindle for Windows also includes text-to-speech
function, and changing font sizes and color schemes is as simple as clicking or
tapping a button.
2. Freda Premium features completely free
Freda is a superb ebook
reader that integrates with Project Gutenberg, giving you access to thousands
of free ebooks, and Smashwords, where you can find works from independent
authors and publishers. Importing your own ebooks is a piece of cake too, with
support for all the most popular formats.Freda supports bookmarks, annotations
and highlighting, making it a good choice for students. There's also
text-to-speech for anyone who has trouble with text on screens, as well as auto-scroll
and speed-read a tool that works much like Spritz, displaying words in quick
succession so you can read without moving your eyes.
3. Sumatra PDF Quirky and comic reader
Despite its na me, Sumatra
PDF is a great little ebook reader, capable of displaying books in EPUB and
MOBI format, as well as comic books in CBZ and CBR comic books.
Sumatra PDF is a portable
app, so you can save it to a USB stick or cloud storage service and use it on
any PC. It's easy to adjust basic settings like font size, but Sumatra PDF's
advanced options can only be edited by opening a text file and typing in new
values. It's not difficult, but we'd prefer a graphical interface. There's no
way to add notes or highlights, but the convenience of carrying your ebook
library and reader anywhere might outweigh those drawbacks for you.
4. Icecream Ebook Reader
Neat features, strong
archive Icecream specialises in smart, no-frills software, and Icecream Ebook
Reader is no exception. It supports EPUB, MOBI, PDF and FB2 ebook formats, and
once you've imported your books they're arranged in a neat bookshelf with a
choice of viewing options. One particularly handy feature is the ability to
archive and export your ebooks. The reader itself is similar to the Kindle app
in appearance, with one-click (or tap) buttons for changing font size, colour
theme (day, night, or sepia), and viewing the table of contents.
Unfortunately, some options
are only available if you hand over $19.95 for the Proversion . Premium
features include importing multiple ebooks simultaneously, adding notes,
editing metadata, and even copying text.
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