Nook Tablet

See further down for older Nook Color & Original Nook Tablet notes.

Nook Samsung Tablets and Nook HD/HD+

These tablets are full Android devices, and currently utilize the same instructions.  The version numbers listed below refer to the Android version under Settings->About Tablet.
  

Services available:
 What is it?
Versions compatible?
cloudLibrary
eBooks - mostly fiction, some popular nonfiction. Bigger publishers & bestsellers.  Browse, checkout, and reading are all done inside the app. This app is no longer available for Nook HD - users can, however, transfer books from a PC or Mac. cloudLibrary has a compatibility chart that provides guidance based on the Nook being used.
4.0.3 & up
Enki Library
eBooks - wide variety of fiction & nonfiction which also includes independent publishers & self-published books. Set up a reader app, then use the website to checkout & download a book.
2.3 & up (with Aldiko Reader)
Freading
eBooks - wide variety of fiction & nonfiction, very large selection.  No holds. Set up the Freading app, then use the website to checkout/download the books into the reader.
4.0 & up
Britannica E-STAX
Kids' nonfiction eBooks - no specific checkout, use as many books as you would like. Read in your browser or install the app to be able to use the books offline.
Browser: all
App: 4.0.3 & up
BookFlix Digital storybooks - no checkout, use as many books as you like. Books are viewed in browser so no apps or downloads of files.
 All


Nook Color & Nook Tablet (original, 1st Generation)

Please note that Barnes & Noble has discontinued their app store (April 2016).  It is no longer possible to install new apps on these devices.

Services available:
 What is it?
Special Notes?
cloudLibrary
eBooks - mostly fiction, some popular nonfiction. Bigger publishers & bestsellers.  Set up computer software & transfer to device. 
Had the cloudLibrary (3M) app installed before B&N App Store went away? The app still works.  See notes.
Enki Library
eBooks - wide variety of fiction & nonfiction which also includes independent publishers & self-published books. Set up computer software & transfer to device.

Freading
eBooks - wide variety of fiction & nonfiction, very large selection.  No holds. Set up the computer software (same software used for Enki) & transfer.

Britannica E-STAX
Kids' nonfiction eBooks - no specific checkout, use as many books as you would like. Read in your browser, no optional download for these devices.

BookFlix Digital storybooks - No checkout, use as many books as you like. Books are viewed in browser so no apps or downloads of files.

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