If you want a clean PDF of the 'Awe' novel, here's the route I usually take —
Focusing on staying legal, practical, and painless. First thing I do is check official sources: the author's website, the publisher's store, and big retailers like Amazon, Kobo, or
google play books. Many indie authors sell a direct PDF or an EPUB you can legally download after purchase; sometimes they include a PDF option explicitly. If the publisher sells a PDF, buy it and you're done. If it’s an EPUB, EPUB-to-PDF conversion is straightforward and fine for files that aren’t locked with DRM.
When the purchased or freely distributed file is DRM-free, I use Calibre on my computer to convert to PDF. Calibre is a lifesaver: install it, add the EPUB, choose 'Convert books', pick PDF, then tweak page size and font settings so it looks good on screen or for printing. I’ve found that setting page
Margins and choosing a standard paper size like A4 or Letter helps avoid weird line breaks. If you buy from a store that gives you an EPUB but wraps it in Adobe DRM (often the case with library loans or some retailers), you’ll need
Adobe Digital Editions to read it. Removing DRM is legally tricky in many places, so my rule is to only convert DRM-free files or ask the seller for a DRM-free copy.
If you don’t want to buy, check library apps like Libby/OverDrive or Hoopla — they often have modern titles for borrowing. Sometimes the library version can be opened in Adobe Digital Editions and printed if allowed, but many loans are restricted. For truly public-domain books, Project Gutenberg or Internet Archive can provide legal PDF downloads. If you own a physical copy and need a personal digital backup, scanning and running OCR works; it’s time-consuming but perfectly reasonable for personal use if copyright rules in your country permit it. Above all, avoid sketchy sites offering pirated PDFs — they often carry malware and harm the creators. Personally, converting a neat EPUB into a readable PDF feels satisfying, and I love having a well-formatted copy on my tablet for long trips.