The Best eBook Reader Apps for an Android Tablet

This Christmas I received an Android Tablet. It's probably one of the best gifts I've enjoyed so far, and it's something I use daily for a variety of tasks. I use it most, though, for reading books - I am a life-long reader, but found my reading has increased since eBooks hit the mainstream. Nearly half the applications on my tablet are eBook readers, too, so I manage to meet my reading goals each month. Some are proprietary, linked to a specific bookstore, while others allow you to read novels purchased from a variety of sources.

A person looking over my shoulder might ask why I have so many eBook reading apps installed. For one, if I buy a book from a specific store with a corresponding app I have it in place for when I want to read. Discounts come at different times, and once in a while I'll get a gift card, so you can say I shop universally. I do, however, read everything I buy.

If you have an Android tablet and want to turn it into a digital reading device, there are a number of free apps available to you. In a matter of minutes you can have a book open to enjoy, at home or at the coffee shop... anywhere you want to relax. While I still read print books, I find one advantage to having these applications on my tablet is that if I want to buy a book right then and there, I don't have to leave my seat.

Which are the best reading apps for the Android? I have a few personal favorites which I use regularly and highly recommend. You can search your app store and download them today, and use them to open books in different formats, mainly PDF and ePub.

Aldiko: With the Aldiko reader you can get books directly from free and paid sources like Smashwords, Feedbooks, and All Romance. If you have a cloud device, you can use Aldiko to open your eBooks.

Bluefire Reader: Bluefire has a direct link to Books-A-Million for recent bestsellers and popular favorites.

Moon Reader: There are two versions of this application - free and a premium paid one. With these app you can purchase directly from stores or download free titles from Project Gutenberg.

Overdrive Media Console - I like Overdrive specifically because it links up to my online library account. I can check out library eBooks any time of day, and when they expire they are removed from my reader. No more overdue fees!
Reading eBooks has never been easier with the Android tablet. Install the right app for you today and explore new worlds.

Kathryn Lively writes about romance eBooks and romance novels.

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