SimplyE for PC

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Software Features and Description

1. SimplyE makes it easy to browse, borrow, and read any eBook in your library’s collection on your mobile device; no need to download multiple apps.

2. SimplyE was created by a partnership of libraries and library consortia across the country, with The New York Public Library currently serving as lead partner.

3. Thousands of public domain classics are available as soon as you download the app, no library card required.

4. Don’t have a library card? No problem.

5. Check with your local library to find out if it offers SimplyE, or download the app now to get started reading from the SimplyE Collection.

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Download and install SimplyE on your computer

GET Compatible PC App

App	Download	Rating	Maker
SimplyE	Get App ↲	7,761 4.59	The New York Public Library

Or follow the guide below to use on PC:

Select Windows version:

Windows 10
Windows 11

Install SimplyE app on your Windows in 4 steps below:

Download an Android emulator for PC:
Get either Bluestacks or the Nox App >> . We recommend Bluestacks because you can easily find solutions online if you run into problems while using it. Download Bluestacks PC software Here >> .

Install the emulator:
On your computer, goto the Downloads folder » click to install Bluestacks.exe or Nox.exe » Accept the License Agreements » Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.

Using SimplyE on PC [Windows 10/ 11]:

Open the Emulator app you installed » goto its search bar and search "SimplyE"
The search will reveal the SimplyE app icon. Open, then click "Install".
Once SimplyE is downloaded inside the emulator, locate/click the "All apps" icon to access a page containing all your installed applications including SimplyE.
Now enjoy SimplyE on PC.

Download a Compatible APK for PC

Download	Developer	Rating	Current version
Get APK for PC →	The New York Public Library	4.59	3.9.5

Download on Windows 11

For Windows 11, check if there's a native SimplyE Windows app here » ». If none, follow the steps below:

To get started, Download the OpenPC software »
- Upon installation, open OpenPC app » goto "Playstore on PC" » click "Configure_Download" button. This will auto-download and install PlayStore on your computer.

To use SimplyE,
- Login to the PlayStore we just installed
- Search for "SimplyE" » then Click "Install".
- SimplyE will now be available on your Windows start-menu.

Minimum requirements	Recommended
8GB RAM SSD Storage Processor: Intel Core i3, AMD Ryzen 3000 Architecture: x64 or ARM64	16GB RAM HDD Storage

Get SimplyE on Apple macOS

Download	Developer	Reviews	Rating
Get Free on Mac	The New York Public Library	7761	4.59

Download on Android: Download Android

✔ Pros:

- Easy access to NYPL's extensive ebook catalogue

- Convenient to download and reserve books

- Queue and downloaded books are organized in the "My Books" tab

- Download button switches to "Read" after successful download

☹ Cons:

- Highlighted selection box doesn't disappear after use

- No scrolling view option, only tap to turn

- No history of read or reserved books

- Books don't automatically renew if not requested by someone else

- No percentage read detail

- No notifications when reserved books are ready

Top Pcmac Reviews

A few tweaks & this app would be perfect!

By BeaniePhoto (Pcmac user)

I love the idea of this app - millions of library books at my fingertips! But it falls a little short as an e-reading app. I wish they would add scrolling view as an option instead of just tap to turn. I wish I could see a history of books I have read or reserved so I could keep track as sometimes I can’t read everything on my shelf before the loan period runs out. I wish that books that weren’t requested by someone else would automatically renew so I didn’t lose them (and my bookmark) halfway through even though they’re still available to borrow. I wish there was a % read detail. I wish that the book didn’t close/need to be reopened anytime I switched away from the app/my phone locked for a second. I wish books with images/illustrations didn’t get completely messed up/illegible. It also seems to have decided just today that my login credentials (as entered and perfectly acceptable in the app for the past six months) are invalid. I can’t borrow or reserve new books and some of my holds and books have disappeared. Very frustrating indeed.
Great but could be better

By HastingsNext (Pcmac user)

This is a great app for avid readers. Here’s how it could be better (I hope the developers are reading): 1. A way to gauge how far you are into a book and how much more is left. 2. Email or text notifications when your book is ready (bummer to wait months for a book, then lose it when you don’t see its available). 3. A way to leave reviews of books. 4. A reading log, that shows you what you’ve read to date. 5. An indicator on the app icon when it’s closed that you have a book available. 6. Some notice of how many days you have to check out a book before you loose it. 7. A history of books you’ve failed to check out, and lost, so you can get back in the queue easily. 8. A list of books you’d like to read, to make it easy to check out new ones when you’re ready. 9. A way to email a link to good books to your friends who use the app. I’m sure there are more, but this would be a great start. That said I do LOVE having a book on my phone at all times, for the low cost of paying my taxes. :) Thanks NY Public Library!
Problems are fixed, thank you!

By Ne9999 (Pcmac user)

Update: all is fixed and I didn’t lose my books or my queue. Thank you! 1. All the books in my queue now goes into “My Books” tab, with a button to download, even though I know that just earlier today (before the update) I still had to wait for weeks for them to be available for me. 2. When I click “Download”, the button switches to “Read”, seemingly showing that the book has been downloaded successfully and now ready to read 3. When I click “Read”, an error message says “Could not display book - This book is corrupt and cannot be read”. 4. Nothing I can do to fix this error message, including quitting the app. 5. There is no option to remove the books from “My Books”. There’s no other button other than “Download” 6. All other new books that were not previously in the queue also get the same treatment as all the points noted below. None of them go to waitlist. All of them shows that it’s ready to read but when you click it, it shows the same “corrupt” message 7. Why is there no option to report the bug with screenshots??? It’s so frustrating! I agree with the review before me that says that every time there’s an update, this app becomes worse!
Super convenient with a slight drawback

By ekhalila (Pcmac user)

I absolutely love the convenience this app provides. You have access to NYPL's extensive ebook catalogue. It's as simple as downloading the book you want, or if it's not yet available, simply reserving a book for download when it's ready. In my experience the only drawback is like others have said in their reviews: if you select text to copy or look up a definition, the highlighted selection box won’t disappear after you’re finished. It’s a bit distracting until you turn the page. I think that’s fairly minor though and not a deal breaker. The developers have made consistent improvements over the last several months and I love this app now.