Books have been around for hundreds of years, but over the last few years paper versions are quickly becoming a thing of the past. Increased functionality in technology makes it easier than ever to carry a book - or hundreds of books - around simply by carrying around your cell phone, tablet or eReader. Some programs, such as Adobe Digital Editions, even allow you to read your eBooks on your computer in a much simpler format than some of the software that is built into cell phones and other mobile devices.

Adding new items to your library and categorizing those items is simple and effective with Adobe Digital Editions. The software works with online eBook stores and several library systems, allowing you to purchase or borrow books from your favorite stores or libraries right from the program. Once you've made your purchase, simply drop the books onto the bookshelves that they belong in. This is the equivalent of simply dropping your purchases into a category in most other programs.

The sleek interface design that Adobe Digital Editions uses makes for an elegant and classy look that is easy to navigate. The software does not offer a lot of additional and confusing features and is best for someone that wants a very simple eReader program without all of the frills. One downfall to the simplicity of Adobe Digital Editions is that the software only works with PDF and PUB files, so it is important to be sure that all of your books are in one of the two formats. Viewing pictures and other files on the software is not an option.

If you are the type of person that prefers your software do its job without a lot of extra features, Adobe Digital Editions software can be up and running on your computer and having you reading the latest novel in no time.