How do I read a book I bought Grace’s store on my iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch

Add your book to iBooks, if have a Mac and sync your iOS device with iTunes:

  1. Download the .epub version of your new book from Grace’s store to a convenient location on your computer, such as the desktop.
  2. Open the iBooks app on your Mac.
  3. Locate your new book on your computer and drag it into the App. Or click into the File menu > Add to Library. Browse to the book you downloaded and click Add.
  4. Open iTunes.
  5. Connect your iOS device via USB or WiFi, and locate your device button in the upper left corner of the iTunes interface. Click on that button.
  6. Click on the Books in the left sidebar menu
  7. Check to Sync Books > All books (or Selected books, if you prefer – just make sure you select your new Grace Burrowes book. Also keep in mind that ebook files are very small; even 1,000 book files won’t take up much space on your device.)
  8. Click the Sync button on bottom right corner to apply these changes, and add your new book to your iOS device.
  9. When the Sync is done, disconnect your device, and browse to the iBooks app.
  10. Click the cover to open your new book and start reading. Enjoy!

Instructions written with iBooks 1.5 and iTunes 12.3 in mind, last updated August 2016.

 

Add your book to iBooks, if you don’t have a Mac (or don’t sync your iOS device with iTunes, or don’t want to deal with the iBooks Mac app):

  1. On your phone, open the order confirmation you received from Gumroad. If you use the Gmail app, continue through the steps. If you use the Mail app, skip to Step 6.
  2. Click the teal View product This will open a new page in Chrome.
  3. Click the EPUB arrow dropdown and then click the gray Download button that appears. This will open a new page.
  4. Click the blue DOWNLOAD link in the bottom right corner of the screen. The book will download, then the link will change to say OPEN IN… Click it and the share pane will pop up.
  5. Click the Copy to iBooks (you might have to swipe right through the apps to find that option). Now skip to Step 9.
  6. Click the teal View product This will open a new page in Safari.
  7. Click the EPUB arrow dropdown and then click the gray Download button that appears. This will open a new page.
  8. Click the Open in “iBooks” link in the upper right corner.
  9. Your phone will automatically open the iBooks app, and open your new book. If you close it, you will be able to find it again in your Library. Or start reading now. Enjoy!

Instructions written with iOS 9.3 in mind, last updated August 2016.

 

Add your book to the Kindle app for iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch

  1. On your phone, open the order confirmation you received from Gumroad. If you use the Gmail app, continue through the steps. If you use the Mail app, skip to Step 6.
  2. Click the teal View product This will open a new page in Chrome.
  3. Click the MOBI arrow dropdown and then click the gray Download button that appears. This will open a new page.
  4. Click the blue DOWNLOAD link in the bottom right corner of the screen. The book will download, then the link will change to say OPEN IN… Click it and the share pane will pop up.
  5. Click the Copy to Kindle (you might have to swipe right through the apps to find that option). Now skip to Step 9.
  6. Click the teal View product This will open a new page in Safari.
  7. Click the MOBI arrow dropdown and then click the gray Download button that appears. This will open a new page.
  8. Click the Open in “Kindle” link in the upper right corner.
  9. Your phone will automatically open the Kindle app, and open your new book. If you close it, you will be able to find it again under All Items on your Device. Or start reading now. Enjoy!
  10. Note: This process will only add your book to this device’s library, not upload your new book to the Cloud, making it accessible to all your devices. To do that, email the book to your Kindle email address. Skip to those instructions »

 

Add your book to the Kindle app for iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch (iTunes alternative)

  1. On your computer, download the .mobi version of your new book from Grace’s store to a convenient location on your computer, such as the desktop.
  2. Open iTunes.
  3. Connect your iOS device via USB or WiFi, and locate your device button in the upper left corner of the iTunes interface. Click on that button.
  4. Click on Apps in the left sidebar and scroll to the bottom of the page to see the File Sharing.
  5. Locate Kindle in the Apps list on the left side of the iTunes window, and click on it.
  6. Browse to your new Grace Burrowes book on your computer, that you downloaded in Step 1, and drag it into the Documents pane on the right side of the iTunes window.
  7. Click the Sync button on bottom right corner to add your new book to the Kindle app on your iOS device.
  8. On your iOS device, browse to the Kindle app. You’ll find your new book in your Library. Click the cover to open your new book and start reading. Enjoy!
  9. Note: This process will only add your book to this device’s library, not upload your new book to the Cloud, making it accessible to all your devices. To do that, email the book to your Kindle email address. Skip to those instructions »

 

Add the book to your Kobo app for iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch through iTunes

  1. On your computer, download the .epub version of your new book from Grace’s store to a convenient location on your computer, such as the desktop.
  2. Open iTunes.
  3. Connect your iOS device via USB or WiFi, and locate your device button in the upper left corner of the iTunes interface. Click on that button.
  4. Click on Apps in the left sidebar and scroll to the bottom of the page to see the File Sharing
  5. Locate Kobo eBooks in the Apps list on the left side of the screen, and click on it.
  6. Browse to your new Grace Burrowes book on your computer, that you downloaded in Step 1, and drag it into the Documents pane on the right side of the iTunes window.
  7. Click the Sync button on bottom right corner to add your new book to the Kobo app on your iOS device.
  8. On your iOS device, browse to the Kobo app. You’ll find your new book in your Library. Click the cover to open your new book and start reading. Enjoy!
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