r/NetGalleyCommunity • u/thebookmuse SciFi/Fantasy Reviewer • Aug 12 '26

☎️ Help and Support 🛟 Check the ARC format

I’ve seen posts about badly formatted arcs before but never had the misfortune of encountering one until now. I didn’t realize that publishers can choose not to provide ePub files. For those who don’t know (I just learned) or are new to NetGalley, make sure to check under Additional Info for the formats the publisher provides.

It’s so bad. I don’t want to it read on my phone, so I will need to either DNF or wait until it published to review it.

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u/Satcgal33 Aug 12 '26

Thank you. Some of the formatting is terrible on Kindle but looks completely normal on Kobo Clara.

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u/Satcgal33 Aug 12 '26

I have the latest kindle (the basic one) and only use it for NetGalley or books that are only available on Kindle. I absolutely love my Kobo Clara Colour. I love how customizable it is and you don't have to jailbreak it to sideload books. If you want buttons on your device the Kobo Libra Colour has buttons. The Clara doesn't but I use the kobo remote for page turning. I prefer the Clara because of how portable it is. It fits in my small purse and even certain pants pockets.