diff --git a/vars/local_vars_medium.yml b/vars/local_vars_medium.yml
index b6be18fed..4c9ebb2c4 100644
--- a/vars/local_vars_medium.yml
+++ b/vars/local_vars_medium.yml
@@ -133,8 +133,8 @@ iiab_usb_lib_show_all: True
 # WARNING: CALIBRE REQUIRES X WINDOWS / OPENGL LIBRARIES.  Consider installing
 # an OS that includes a GUI (desktop) environment if you need Calibre E-Books.
 
-calibre_install: True
-calibre_enabled: True
+calibre_install: False
+calibre_enabled: False
 # Try .deb upgrade of Calibre (like vars/raspbian-9.yml already does)
 # calibre_via_debs: True
 calibre_unstable_debs: False
diff --git a/vars/local_vars_medium_vpn.yml b/vars/local_vars_medium_vpn.yml
index 11d2af017..b68b23f20 100644
--- a/vars/local_vars_medium_vpn.yml
+++ b/vars/local_vars_medium_vpn.yml
@@ -133,8 +133,8 @@ iiab_usb_lib_show_all: True
 # WARNING: CALIBRE REQUIRES X WINDOWS / OPENGL LIBRARIES.  Consider installing
 # an OS that includes a GUI (desktop) environment if you need Calibre E-Books.
 
-calibre_install: True
-calibre_enabled: True
+calibre_install: False
+calibre_enabled: False
 # Try .deb upgrade of Calibre (like vars/raspbian-9.yml already does)
 # calibre_via_debs: True
 calibre_unstable_debs: False