
According to CNN Business, "Barnes & Noble attributed the decline to a drop in store traffic. Online sales also dropped 14.3% because of fewer promotions, including in Barnes & Noble's Nook tablet business". As time goes, readers don't hold so much confident on Barnes & Noble's business, so does the Nook eBook business. Actually, Barnes & Noble is the first company who reduces the download options among the major eBook vendors. Now, it is very hard for Nook users to download Nook books to their computers because they have discontinued Nook for PC/Mac and web downloading option. I know many people have consumed ebooks in this store for a very long time. Apparently, reducing the methods of downloading Nook books push away the customers who want to purchase ebooks from Barnes & Noble. In my aspect, this action will take some responsible for the decline of Barnes & Noble's revenue. To address Bares & Noble's wrong action, I will share 3 different ways to download Nook books so you can back up your purchased nook books safe locally.
Part 1. Download Nooks Books to Computer
Updated on 2023/12/12: The bad news is that the Nook for Windows App is no longer available for new downloads from the Microsoft Store. However, if you've already installed it, you can continue to use it to access your Nook library and download nook books as Method 1.
For those who have not installed the Nook for Windows app, how to download Nook books on Windows or Mac? Additionally, how can you remove DRM from Nook books? Don't worry! We've also discovered a new method for downloading Nook books on Android and removing Nook DRM.
Although Barnes & Noble had tried hard to discontinue the Nook book reading on computer, we still can find valid ways to download Nook books to computer, especially for Windows system users.
Download Nook books to Windows
The three methods worked smoothly when I tested them, but now only Nook Windows App is still working.
Method 1 Download Nook books to windows via Nook App from Windows store
Nook offers the Nook app for Windows 10 on Windows Microsoft store. If you are using Windows 10 or Windows 8, you can log in your Windows store to search "Nook" apps and install it on your computer to get your Nook books downloaded.
1. Download and install Nook app for Windows 10 if you still have not installed it. Then launch Nook Windows 10 app and sign in with your Nook account information.
2. When you log in, all Nook books will be displayed at your Nook library. If the book is not downloaded, there will be a download icon at the top left corner. Just click the book cover to download Nook books to your computer.
For Nook books downloaded by this way, you can remove Nook DRM with Epubor Ultimate with only 1 click.
- Updated: This method does not work any more since 1/1/2019. Many users reported that they will get error code when they try to download the books via Nook for PC although they still can log in their account and read the Nook books via Nook for PC.
When reading this title, you may think where I can find the old version of Nook for PC as Nook has already discontinued this application. Here I have prepared the installation package for you here.
1. Download & install this software on your Windows computer.
2. Run Nook for PC and log in Nook account by inputting the email address & passwords. Then click on "Sign in" to login your Nook library.
3. As you have logged in, click on " Library" tab at the left side bar, and you can see your books have been listed at the right main interface.
4. To download Nook books, you can either click on the book cover to download the ebooks or click on "Option"-->>"Download" to download Nook books.
5. This book has been successfully downloaded to my Windows computer.
- Updated 10/19/2019: This method doesn't work any more since Nook has discontinued its server.
I have tested this method about half a year ago and ensure this method still works. But when I try this application at my Windows again today(5/4/2019), I can not log in my account any more. Below is the error message when I try to log in my account. It never let me sign in successfully even my account information is correct.
If you like, you can still give a shot. Please let me know if this method is still working on your area. Below is the valid installation package I collect for you guys.
Download Nook Study Old Version
Steps of logging in Nook study and downloading nook books successfully
Step 1. Run Nook study on your PC, fill in your Nook account information and close it before times out.
Step 2. Re-open Nook study, you will see there is a processing bar in the login window showing that Nook is loading your library.
Once your library has been loaded, you will see all your Nook books in your Nook library.
Step 3. Click the book cover, you will download your Nook books successfully.
I have tested this method for many times, and it works like a charm. Just give a try, and it will not let you down.
Download Nook books to Mac
I know many people do not have the Windows computer, but only Mac. If you want to download your Nook books to mac for backup, this is a challenge. Just try the below workaround.
As I have mentioned in above part that we can still find some ways to download Nook books to Windows computer, why not change your Mac to Windows? Yes, I mean install Windows system on your Mac computer. I know some of you already are dual-boot users. So you can follow the above instructions to download Nook to Windows system. If you only have one system on your Mac computer, installing the Windows system is still a workaround. If you think this is worth to try, you can search “How to install Windows system on Mac" to get the Windows system installed and then download Nook books to Mac.
Part 2. Download Nook Books to eReaders
1. Download Nook books to Nook eReader
As Nook has its own eReader, this is the easiest way to download nook books. Below is the detailed steps.
Step 1. Start your Nook eReader and sign in with your own Nook account information.
Step 2. Go the library, and then tap the book cover to download Nook books to your library. Once the books have been downloaded, the download icon will be disappeared. Your books will be downloaded to your Nook eReader, but Nook books downloaded via Nook eReader are hidden so you cannot find them.
2. Download Nook books to Kindle & Kobo
Besides Nook eReader, Kindle and Kobo are the most popular eReaders among the market. Many eBook lovers inquiry if there is any way to download nook books to Kindle or Kobo? Sure, you can get the answer from converting Nook to Kindle or read Nook books on Kindle.
Part 3. Download Nook Books to iOS & Android Devices
1. Download Nook books to iOS device
Step 1. Please go to your Apple store to search "Nook" to download and install your Nook app for iOS.
Step 2. Launch the Nook app for iOS and then sign in with your Nook account information.
Step 3. When you log in, the Nook app will display all your purchased book. You'll also see that there is a "Download" button at bottom of your book cover. Just tap "Download" button to download Nook books.
2. Download Nook books to Android device
Step 1. Please download and install the Nook from your GooglePlay store. Or you can get it from Nook official website.
Step 2. When the installation has been finished, please launch it and sign in with your Nook account.
Step 3. All books will be displayed at your library with the "Download" button besides it. To download Nook books, just tap the "Download" button and the downloading process will start.

Q1: Why cannot I find the Nook books downloaded to my Nook?
A: You cannot see any books downloaded via your Nook eReader because they are in a hidden partition. If you want to back up your Nook books, please download Nook books to your computer and then run Epubor software to remove Nook DRM.
Q2: How to backup Nook books?
A: For backing up Nook books, please read this article How to Backup Nook Books.
Q3: Where are nook books stored on android?
A: The books downloaded to your Android device will be stored here: /data/data/bn.ereader/files/B&N Downloads/Books. But this path is only accessible to root on the device.
Q4: Where are nook books stored on windows 10?
A: If you download the Nook books via Nook for PC(old version) or Nook study, you can find Nook books stored
here: Documents--->My Barnes & Noble eBooks.
If you download Nook books via Windows Store Nook app, you can find it here:
C:\Users\"username"\App Data\Local\Packages\BarnesNoble.Nook_ahnzqzva31enc
\LocalState
Epubor Ultimate can detect and decrypt Nook books both
downloaded via Nook for PC and Nook app for Windows.
Q5: Can I remove Nook DRM?
A: Sure, you can remove drm from nook ebook with Epubor Nook Converter. Follow the Nook Converter USER GUIDE to handle your Nook ebooks and Audiobooks.
Q6: I can log into my Nook account and see all my books in the library on Nook Windows app, but I cannot download it to my computer. Why?
Answer: If you are using a proxy, kindly close it and attempt the process again. Nook restricts downloads in certain regions, so adjusting the proxy settings and trying again might resolve the issue. However, be aware that if Nook discontinues its server, you could potentially lose access to your Nook library through the Nook Windows app. Therefore, we strongly recommend promptly backing up your Nook library.
Video Tutorial: How to Download & Convert Nook eBooks and Audiobooks
For more questions about downloading Nook books, please leave them in the comments.

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!
I have tried the old Nook for PC and Nook Study and that didn't work per my previous comment.
I just tried the Nook app from the windows store- I downloaded all of my books but they are not downloading to my computer - at least I can't find them anywhere after searching thoroughly. I guess Barnes and Noble have figured out a way to keep them in the app and off my computer? I'm not tech savvy and do not understand how apps work. Do you have any other ideas for backing up my Nook books?
Thank you.
So we are not sure what happen exactly. You can login and out to try more times.
Or you can just contact Nook customer service to see what happened.
For removing Nook DRM, please use Nook drm removal. Any more problem, please feel free to contact support@epubor.com
Earlier this year I downloaded my Nook books via the windows app like you suggested. I found the files and made a note of where they were located but I tried to retrieve them today and they are gone. How can they just disappear?
Does it still work to download them using the windows app? I just tried it but I cannot find them. They aren't here: C:\Users\"username"\App Data\Local\Packages\BarnesNoble.Nook_ahnzqzva31enc \LocalState
I am so frustrated with Barnes and Noble! I haven't bought anything from them in ages, nor will I ever again.
What does you mean the nook story? If you have any issue on downloading the nook books, please leave in the comments. We will get back to you within 24 hours.
Have a nice day!
Any more problem, please feel free to contact us via support@epubor.com.
If you cannot download Nook books, please check your internet.
And without the Nook account information, we cannot manually generating a key file for you to decrypting your nook books.
If you have any concern, you can pass our software. It is ok. To be honest, this information will not be collected for any other usage, but to generating the key. And the information will be deleted after the key has been generated. Also you can choose the passwords immediately after you received the nook key file.
Have a nice day.
I have an issue where I no longer have a physical nook, but I still have my entire library on it, so I want to download my nook library to my computer so that I would be able to convert it to my kindle. I got the nook for windows 10 app and started downloading books, and it seemed to be working because the loading bar was populating, but when I went to check the file path there was nothing there. I looked under the nook ultimate folder as well as documents and downloads, and there was still nothing. So then I tried to uninstall the app and delete the folders with the hope that it would work upon reinstallation. Still nothing (this time, the installation didn’t even create the nook ultimate folder). I went searching on my computer and checked the file path: C:\Users\”username”\App Data\Local\Packages\BarnesNoble.Nook_ahnzqzva31enc \LocalState and still – you guessed it – nothing. I'm frustrated because I paid for the books, I should be able to download them.
Had I known this was going on, I would have never purchased an ebook in the format of NOOK. I am experiencing the same travail as all of you. I found this jewel on looking for a suitable app for windows 10. BN has known of this problem for a long time and will not switch ebook format back to .pdf.
Is Nook app discontinued?
On March 10, Microsoft and Nook Media updated their agreement forged two years ago, according to a new 8-K filing by Barnes & Noble. Under terms of the amendment, Nook Media is allowed to discontinue distributing the Nook Windows app and to cease work on its Windows Phone app.Mar 13, 2014
B & N books in my OneDrive since I've never used the 1TB of storage. I'm good to go, irrespective of anymore changes B & N inevitably will make. I'm done with them.