What happens when an e-book/e-reader distributor falls?

LOG · Aug 19, 2010

There's been all that hub-bub lately about B&N going down.
I have a Nook. So I'm curious as to what would happen if B&N just flopped over completely? Has it ever happened before as a case to look at for possible repercussions?

I'm guessing I would probably have to buy a new e-reader, but I'd really hate to have to buy all the books over again...

((Wasn't sure if it should have been in Roundtable or E-publishing, thanks for the move.)

Nightmelody · Aug 19, 2010

I think your Nook would still be useable. You would either have to purchase and sync from an online bookstore or perhaps purchase a different form a then convert it to Nook(like with Calibre) and sync it. It would not be as easy or convenient but could be used.

Deleted member 42 · Aug 19, 2010

LOG said:
There's been all that hub-bub lately about B&N going down.
I have a Nook. So I'm curious as to what would happen if B&N just flopped over completely? Has it ever happened before as a case to look at for possible repercussions?

B and N books use a venerable file format. You can get books in that format from a number of sites, then transfer them via your computer and a USB cable to your Nook.

Sheryl Nantus · Aug 20, 2010

I wouldn't worry about B&N going away.

Despite the naysayers, people will always want some sort of bookstore around. Not everyone has a computer and feel comfortable ordering online from Amazon.

What happens when an e-book/e-reader distributor falls?

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