“I'm based in the US and I found a French book I want to read from Fnac, does anyone know how to read it?”
Fnac is one of the largest eBook stores in France. As Kobo's partner, Fnac sells Kobo eReaders, branded as "Kobo by Fnac" devices, as well as thousands of eBooks through Fnac's online bookstore. You can find many French series that are not on Amazon Kindle.
Customers can purchase and download eBooks from Fnac. However, these eBooks are often in EPUB format with DRM protection. You're not able to read these books on other devices or other e-ink readers, such as the Kindle. Is there a way to remove DRM from Fnac Kobo books? Luckily, you'll find the best solution after reading this article.
Part 1: How to purchase and read Fnac kobo eBooks?
Fnac has worked together with Kobo for many years and offers Kobo eBooks through their retail channels as well as French-language titles that Fnac stocks in its online bookstore in France. The Amazon Kindle store only has 35,000 titles in the French language by comparison, which gives Fnac a huge advantage. If you love reading original eBooks in French, Fnac must be a great choice. It’s very easy to purchase and read eBooks from Fnac. Here we will show you the instructions.
Step 1 Go to Fnac online bookstore and search for the books you would like to purchase.
Step 2 Click the blue button with “Télécharger” on the right to add eBooks to your shopping cart. Then continue the remaining steps to finish your order.
Step 3 Go to your shopping cart and finish the payment, then confirm your purchase.
Step 4 After your order is completed, you’ll receive a confirmation message by email. Just click the "Télécharger" button in the email to turn to the Fnac website.
All your purchased eBooks will be synchronized and available on your Kobo by Fnac library. Whether you would like to read the eBooks on your Kobo by Fnac e-reader, iOS or Android Kobo application, or Kobo Desktop, all you need to do is log into the same Fnac account and make one click to sync your new purchases. If you want to download these eBooks, please go to the Fnac website and find the books.
What DRM do Fnac eBooks have?
There is no doubt that most of the eBooks from Fnac have DRM protection. When you want to purchase eBooks on Fnac, you’ll find the DRM type of the books under the " CARACTÉRISTIQUES" part on the detailed book page. Normally, there are three protections on Fnac eBooks: Adobe DRM, Kobo DRM, and Sans DRM.
You’re able to download them as EPUB files or as ACSM files. If the eBooks are protected by Adobe DRM, you may get ACSM files when you download your books.
Part 2: How to remove DRM from Fnac Kobo eBooks and audiobooks?
With the help of a useful tool, Epubor Kobo Mate, it's very easy to remove DRM from the eBooks you purchased from Fnac website.
Step 1: Launch Epubor Kobo Mate and sign in with your Fnac account
You need to open the login link via a browser and enter the correct activation code.
Next, click the "More Sign-In Options" and select "FNAC" as the partner. Then, just enter you Fnac account to sign in.
Once you're logged in, all the books from your Fnac library will appear in Epubor Kobo Mate program.
Step 2: Remove DRM from Fnac Kobo books and convert them
If you want to read the Fnac Kobo eBooks and listen to Fnac audiobooks on your preferred device or other e-readers, an important thing you should do is remove DRM from the purchased books.
Simply move the books from the left to the right window of Kobo Mate, and click the "Start Conversion" button.
Wait for a while,your Fnac eBooks and audiobooks will be converted as regular EPUB files and MP3 files.
Tips
If it is possible to download your Fnac ebooks as ACSM files from the Fnac website and open the books with Adobe Digital Editions, you can also use Epubor Ultimate to decrypt and convert your Fnac Kobo books.
FAQ about removing DRM from Fnac Kobo Books
Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: Can I read Fnac Kobo books on Kindle?
A: You cannot directly read Fnac Kobo books on a Kindle device because they use different file formats and DRM systems. However, with the help of Epubor Ultimate, you're able to decrypt the Fnac Kobo books you purchased from Fnac and convert them to a format compatible with the Kindle, such as MOBI or AZW. Finally, it would not be difficult to read Fnac Kobo books on a Kindle.
Q: Can I purchase e-books from Fnac in the US?
A: Fnac does not have a dedicated e-book store or service specifically for the US. But you can try to change your region to France or add a French address so that you can purchase them in the US. And most titles you can get from FNAC can also be downloaded from the Kobo website.
Q: Do Fnac Kobo eBooks in France work on devices from other countries?
A: Yes, if you have a Kobo e-reader or a device that supports the Kobo app, you should be able to access and read Fnac Kobo eBooks in your country. However, some publishers may have specific regional restrictions on their eBooks, so it's better to check the availability of specific titles before making a purchase.
Q: Can I sideload other e-books on Kobo by Fnac e-readers?
A: Yes, you can sideload other e-books onto Kobo by Fnac e-readers, as long as they are in the format supported by your Kobo Fnac e-reader and have no DRM protection.
Q: Are Fnac eBooks generally cheaper than Kobo?
A: In general, the prices on the two websites are almost the same. They offer differnt discounted eBooks every month. And Fnac provides some exclusive French language titles and electronic graphic novel.
Conclusions
Fnac is one of the great alternatives to Amazon Kindle as an eBook store, especially for people who love reading titles in French. Epubor Kobo Mate is a really professional and useful tool for you to remove DRM from Fnac Kobo books, and convert them to standard EPUB/MP3 files. Why not give it a try?
Nancy Hello, my name is Nancy! I’ve been always a book enthusiast, and I love reading very much. As an editor for Epubor, I’m glad to share all my favorite books, audiobooks, and tips to read E-books all I know.
