"Can I read Hoopla Books on Kindle? I love reading library books on Kindle and I've done this for a few years. Recently, the library has changed its service from OverDrive to Hoopla. "
Hoopla is one of the famous ebook lending platform. It allows you to borrow free digital eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music, comics and TV free with a library card.
Kindle is one of the most popular ebook reader which can read ebooks purchased from Amazon kindle store natively.
Is there any way to read Hoopla books kindle devices? Keep reading to get the answer.
Part 1. How to Read Hoopla on Kindle Fire
Hoopla offers the Hoopla mobile app on supported ios, Android device and Kindle Fire tablet. So if you have a Kindle Fire, you can get Hoopla books on Kindle Fire.
Step 1. To use Hoopla on Kindle Fire, please download and install Hoopla app from Amazon store.
Step 2. Register for a Hoopla account at www.hoopladigital.com if you still don't have one.
Step 3. Then login and select your library. Then input your library card number to sign in.
Step 4. To find the ebooks, you can just browse all for your selected format or search for a specific title.
Step 5. Click on the "Borrow" button in the ebook detailed page. And the book will be available in your account immediately.
Step 6. Now you can download hoopla books to kindle fire. Just enjoy you borrowed titles free now.
You can also watch the Video to know how to get hoopla books on Kindle Fire.
Hoopla – Learn How to Get Hoopla Books On Kindle Fire via Video
Part 2. How to Read Hoopla on Kindle PaperWhite
From above part, it is easily to tell how to read hoopla books on kindle fire. But can we read books from Hoopla on Kindle PaperWhite? We can't read Hoopla book on Kindle PaperWhite or any other kindle eReader before.
Currently, there are two ways to access Hoopla books.
- 1. You can access Hoopla books via an online browser.
- 2. You can access Hoopla books via Hoopla app which can be installed on its compatible devices. The Hoopla app includes Hoopla for android, ios and Kindle Fire.
But since 2024, Epubor has released the Epubor Hoopla Converter, which allows you to easily convert your Hoopla books to PDF or ePub formats. This means you can now read Hoopla books and comics on Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Oasis, and other Kindle eReaders. Follow the steps below to get Hoopla on your Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Oasis, or other Kindle devices.
Step 1 Download Hoopla to Android emulator.
To read Hoopla on a Kindle, the first step is to download the Hoopla books. Currently, Hoopla only allows you to read books via a web browser on a desktop, and there is no "Download" option available. However, the Hoopla app is available on the Apple Store, Amazon Store, and Google Play, all of which offer a download option. Here's the solution: you can download Hoopla books using an Android emulator.
The recommended Android emulator is Google Android studio.
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Then create the android emulator( with Android 11.0 (Google APIs)) and install the Hoopla apk on it.
Login Hoopla on Android emulator and download Hoopla books and comics.
If you are not familar with this process, here is the detailed process on setting up android emulator and download hoopla books on android emulator.
Step 2 Convert Hoopla ebooks to epub, and convert Hoopla comics to pdf.
Epubor Hoopla Converter can help you convert Hoopla Books to epub format, and comics to pdf format with 100% quality preserved.
Download and install Epubor Hoopla Converter.
Launch Hoopla Converter, click "Refresh" to load your downloaded Hoopla ebooks and comics. Then drag Hoopla books from left to right panel, click on "Start Conversion" to procceed these Hoopla books. Wait a few seconds, your Hoopla books will be converted successfully.
You'll see the green check mark next to the book title. Click it to prompt the folder storing your converted Hoopla epub and pdf files.
Step 3 Transfer Hoopla epub/pdf to Kindle.
Now just navigate to Amazon "Send to kind" webpgae, and upload your converted epub files and then click on "Send" button.
Step 4 Read Hoopla on Kindle Paperwhite.
Now you can see the Hoopla books and comics on your Kindle paperwhite, and you can jus tap to read Hoopla on Kindle.
Pro tips: Read Hoopla on Kobo, Remarkable, PocketBook and more eReaders
Once you've converted Hoopla to drm-free epub or pdf files by following the above steps, you can just transfer Hoopla books to kobo, reMarkable, PocketBook, Tolino and more eReader for reading your borrowed ebooks.
Watch Video Tutorial to learn how to download and convert ebooks from Hoopla to your computer:
Part 3. Best Alternative to Hoopla--OverDrive
Although we cannot read Hoopla books on Kindle paperwhite, why not give Overdrive or Libby a shot? Now, we can read Hoopla on Kindle, Kobo or more eReaders with the assistance of Epubor Hoopla Converter. OverDrive is the best alternative to Hoopla in different respects. OverDrive is a digital distribution platform for e-books, audiobooks, and digital media, and Libby is an app developed by OverDrive to make it easier for users to borrow and enjoy digital content from their local libraries.
Libby is essentially a more user-friendly and streamlined version of the OverDrive app.
Let's compare them in the following sheet to help you understand their differences better.
| Hoopla | OverDrive | |
|---|---|---|
| Catageries | Books, audiobooks, comics, TV shows, movies, and music | Books and audiobooks |
| Supported Devices | iOS, Android, Chromebooks, Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku, Android TV, Alexa | Android, iOS, Mac, Windows, Google Chromebook, Kindle, e-Ink eReaders, Nook Color, MP3 players |
| eBook Collections | Over 800,000 titles—covering best-selling novels and blockbuster movies to niche, hard-to find content. | Each library purchases individual ebook titles |
| Checkout limit | Depends on the library. | Depends on the library. |
| Pros | 1. Checkout online and auto return. 2. You don’t have to wait to check out a title because everything is available at any time. 3. It contains one of the best audiobook catalogs. You should never miss out this if you are avid audiobook lover. |
1. Super easy-to-use checkout process. 2. It has OverDrive and Libby app for you to read ebook or listen to audiobooks. 3. The "wish list" functions allows you to save titles for later use. |
| Cons | 1. Browsing capabilities aren’t quite up to the level. 2. It has older titles. You can hardly find the NewYork Times best sellers. 3. It has monthly downloaded limit. |
1. You have to wait in queue for the book you want to borrow if it is not available for now. |
After reviewing this sheet, I guess you can decide that whether dive into the OverDrive or not.
Do you just want to look for some free ebooks for reading? Here you go:
Iris Yan has been a passionate member of Epubor since 2017. Her mission is to enhance your ebook reading experience by sharing insightful tips and tricks. Join her on a journey towards reading excellence today!
