How can I copy a MOBI book onto an iPod touch so it can be read by the Kindle reader app?

Question

Is it possible to copy MOBI files onto an iPod touch?

Can such files be read by the Kindle reader App?

I am reformatting a friend's novel so that it is readable on a Kindle. The ultimate goal is to sell it via the Amazon Kindle store. However, I think it prudent for the author to have a chance to preview my conversion work so that she can find any errors that need to be fixed.

I started by converting her Word DOC to HTML and correcting the markup using Perl and Dreamweaver. Then I used Calibre to convert the HTML document to MOBI format. I have no trouble deploying it to my Kindle using Calibre, and it displays and functions well, even the dreaded TOC.

However, the author does not own a Kindle. She has an iPod touch. I do not own an iPod touch, and need to describe how to put the book onto the iPod so she can proof the results. I have heard that you can only read books on the iPod that are ordered from Amazon. Is this true? Or is there a workaround?

Answer 1

iPhone/iTouch Kindle App only allows uploads directly from Amazon.

Mobi doesn't have an iPhone/iTouch app yet; they've apparently been working on one, but the release date is "not now".

You could install Bookshelf or Stanza, or another non-Kindle reader for the Touch that reads Mobi.

The only problem is that those third-party readers don't have the ability to display encrypted (DRM'ed) Mobi files, in which case, your friend is out of luck.

Answer 2

You can start a free account at box.net, their you can upload your books, in mobi ebook epub ect format.. then you can access those books through the Stanza application. Heres a link with instructions. hope it helps

http://www.lexcycle.com/faq/how_to_get_books_onto_stanza_iphone (it says iphone, but stanza app is the same on both, so shouldnt matter?)