The Kindle phenomenon is one that most people did not expect to last, but today the device is thriving. Now, the Kindle for Android app lets you access all of your Kindle content through your mobile device! Imagine the joy of heading out for a commute, road trip or even a vacation with only your mobile device in hand.

If you are a true bibliophile – a lover of books – the iBooks app is an ideal option for your mobile device. It gives users access to the iBookstore and then lets them read complete cover-to-cover copies of their favorite works of literature. The iBooks app allows the avid reader to download a huge number of favorite books.

Are you an avid reader or are you someone who rarely picks up a bound volume? Either way, the Aldiko Book Reader app will have something to offer you. It allows users to select from a massive library of, mostly, free book downloads and then allows them to read at their leisure – without network connectivity.

If you are a fan of classic literature and love the sounds of flipping through a book then the 3D Bookshelf – Classic Literature Collection app is going to really appeal to you. It provides realistic sound effects and an impressive 3D experience of nineteen timeless novels and collections.

If you live in the Manhattan area you know that making a few stops at the many different libraries can be costly and time consuming. Instead of dropping by half a dozen locations, you can download the Bookzee app and let it do all of the searching for you. The Bookzee app provides users with a location-based search within the New York City region, and scours all public library listings for the materials required.