Using E-books

Downloading Your E-book

You can download your purchase by either clicking the link in your order confirmation e-mail or by logging into your United Church Bookstore account. Please note that e-books and other digital products can only be purchased online.

Via E-mail

  1. Open your order confirmation e-mail.
  2. Click the “Download your purchase” link. This will open a Web browser window.
  3. Click the “Download” button beside the e-book you wish to download to begin downloading your purchase to your computer.

Via Your Account

  1. Log in to your account at UCRDstore.ca/account. Once logged in you will be taken to your dashboard where you can see your order history.
  2. Locate the order number that contains the e-book you wish download and click the Order Number link. This will reveal all the items that were purchased on the order.
  3. Locate the item you wish to download and click the "(download here)" link. This will open a Web browser window.
  4. Click the “Download” button beside the e-book you wish to download to begin downloading your purchase to your computer.

It is recommended that e-books be downloaded on a computer. This allows for easier upload to your digital device.

Loading E-books onto Your Device

E-books can be read on a variety of devices or directly on your computer. Consult the manufacturer of your device or app for further support.

For Kindle (MOBI)

Simply connect your Kindle e-reader to your computer and copy the MOBI file to the Documents folder on your device. For help using your Kindle e-reader or the Kindle app, please visit the Amazon website.

For Kobo (EPUB)

Simply connect your Kobo e-reader to your computer and copy the ePub file to the Digital Editions folder on your device. For help using your Kobo e-reader or the Kobo app, please visit the Rakuten website.

For Apple iPad and iPhone

  1. Open the Apple Books app on your computer.
  2. Find the ePub file on your computer.
  3. Drag and drop the ePub file into your Library in Apple Books.
  4. Connect your device to your computer.
  5. Sync your device with Apple Books to copy the book to your device.
  6. Ensure your device has finished syncing with the Apple Books app before removing the cable from your computer.

Please note that if you do not have a computer in addition to an Apple device, we recommend purchasing and downloading our e-books directly from the Apple Books app.

If you have already purchased an e-book and are downloading your purchase directly to your device without using a computer, be sure to check your Files app to locate the downloaded file. Once you've located the file, simply open it and you will be prompted to open the file in the Apple Books app or other e-book apps on your device. 

For Android Tablets and Smartphones

The easiest way to get your digital purchase onto your Android devices is to e-mail the file to yourself and open the attachment on your device. When you open the e-mail on your device and select the attachment, the file will open in your default e-book app.

Reading E-books on Your Computer

You can download software to read e-book files on your computer. Here are some suggestions: