How It Works

Download eBooks on your PC

Download eBooks on your PC

  1. Set up your eBook Store account

    You must use the eBook Library software (a.k.a. "EBL") to create and access your account information and to purchase, download, and transfer eBooks.

    Go here to download the eBook Library software.

  2. EBL icon

    Shop the eBook Store for your favorite titles

    Launch the EBL software (icon shown above) from your desktop and sign in to your account. Browse the Store or search for your favorite titles and add them to your shopping cart.

  3. Purchase and download your titles to read on your PC

    After completing your purchase, your eBooks will automatically download to your PC. Once you receive the download complete message, click on the 'Library' heading in the left tree menu to view the list of titles in your library and read them on your PC.

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Transfer eBooks to your Reader

Transfer eBooks to your Reader

  1. Connect your Digital Reader to your PC

    Launch the eBook Library Software and connect your Digital Reader to your PC using the USB cable included with your Reader. (For instructions on how to download and install the EBL, visit the Download EBL Software page.)

  2. Authorize your Digital Reader to your eBook Store account

    If you do not have an eBook Store account, you will be prompted to create your account. During this process, you will have the option to authorize your Digital Reader to your account. If you already have an eBook Store account, you will be prompted to sign in to your account and authorize your Digital Reader. Once you are signed in, follow the steps to authorize your Reader to your account.

  3. Transfer your eBook titles to your Digital Reader

    Transferring eBooks to your Digital Reader is easy. Just drag and drop your eBook titles from your personal Library to the 'Digital Reader' icon located in the left tree menu of the EBL software. You can also 'right-click' on the title of an eBook and click 'transfer'. To view and mange the titles on your Digital Reader, click on the 'Digital Reader' icon in the left tree menu of the EBL software.

Publish your eBook

Publish your eBook

  1. Submit your publisher and book information

    Sign up now to have your books offered in The eBook Store from Sony. Just go to the Publisher Info submission page and fill out the form.

  2. We will notify you for followup

    After you sign up, we will send you an email when we launch our upcoming convenient self-publishing tools as part of The eBook Store Publisher Portal.