Non-iTunes bought eBooks (epub) - Sharing across two iPads

I have some previously owned epub ebooks before becoming and iPad owner. I opened those ebooks in the iBook app. I now have a 2nd iPad that shares the same Apple ID. Can I sync the books across the iPad devices if they weren't purchased in the iTunes bookstore? I currently, do not have iCloud setup if that helps any.
Thanks,
VirtualVic

Thanks for the response!
I went ahead and synced my original iPad with my iTunes acct on my MBP, then I synced the 2nd iPad to the same iTunes acct. I also took the time to have them sync up via wifi.
Cheers!
VirtualVic

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