The eBook wars continue to heat up, and the latest shots came when Amazon released their Kindle application for Android Devices.  Not to be outdone, and late as ever, Barnes and Nobles has released their counter, the Nook application for Android.

Da Nook....only smaller

This app links into your account at B&N allowing you to download and read your books.

After the first screen you are presented with your library interface where you can pick books to download or read ones you have already downloaded.

My wifes bookshelf.....

I have not used the Kindle app for Android yet but comparing this to the iOS version of the Kindle app I found it a bit lacking in the visual department but with more information.  A simple tap takes to you a Synopsis and the ability to lend the book to another Nook user for 2 weeks (if available).

I did not take a screenshot of the purchase book section because it is just the B&N web page.  You also do not have access to magazines and newspapers like the Nook does.

Onto the reading, you have your choice of several different color schemes including a Day and Night.  Letters are crisp and a good size by default.

Night and Day

Day and Night

This can all be edited in the settings area

Settings....

I found it very easy to customize my viewing experience and with a few clicks had a very readable device.  While the screen does not compair to the Nook it does work well when you need your reading fix.

Fancy page turning, for that paper book feel.

Overall this app does a great job of giving you access to your library.  However it fails in several key areas including the lack of magazines and purchasing of new material.  In both of these cases the full Nook is the better choice.

However if you find yourself Nookless this app does fill the void, giving you full access to your library and allowing you to lend your books out without having to drag the device everywhere.