A Kindle book is type of electronic book, or ebook, that can be wirelessly delivered to a Kindle reading device or a mobile app. When you read a Kindle books your location information (what page your are on), your highlighted passages, and any notes you’ve taken are all saved. You can continue reading the book on a different device and pick up on the page where you left off with all of your highlights and notes preserved. Additionally, Kindle books have a built in dictionary that allows you to look up any word by tapping on it.
Below you will find answers to other common questions about Kindle books.
Do I need a Kindle to read Kindle books?
Nope! You can read Kindle books without an ereader by downloading the free Kindle app to your Android or iOS device. Or you can use the Kindle Cloud Reader to read books on your laptop or desktop computer.
Where can I buy Kindle books in US?
You can find over 3 million books in Amazon.com’s Kindle store.
Where can I buy Kindle books outside of the US?
Certain countries have their own Amazon storefronts. Here’s a list of Amazon’s stores in countries outside of the US. Once in the site you will need to navigate to the Kindle Store area:
Australia – amazon.com.au
Brazil – amazon.com.br
Canada – amazon.ca
China – amazon.cn
France – amazon.fr
Germany – amazon.de
India – amazon.in
Italy – amazon.it
Japan – amazon.co.jp
Mexico – amazon.com.mx
Netherlands – amazon.nl
Spain- amazon.es
United Kingdom – amazon.co.uk
How much do Kindle books cost?
Kindle books are often priced less than their physical book counterparts–paperback and hardcover books. Kindle book prices typically fall in a range from Free to $16.99, but some books can cost hundreds of dollars. The cost of a Kindle book can also change depending on a variety of factors, such as the country you live, or the author/publisher choosing to lower or raise their book price.
Are any Kindle books free?
Yes! Many authors offer their books for free for a limited time as a way to promote their book, get more fans or gain book reviews. Additionally many classic novels, such as A Tale of Two Cities and Wuthering Heights, are listed for free permanently on the Kindle store.
What is the best way to find free Kindle Books?
If you want to browse free Kindle books by genre we recommend using this free books page.
If you just want to browse the top 100 Free books, click this link to access the frequently-changing top 100 list.
How many free Kindle books are available?
The count of free books on Kindle varies from day to day, but typically there are 60,000 to 80,000 free titles available each day.
What ebook format do Kindle books use?
Kindle books use the Mobipocket (MOBI) format. Another popular ebook format is EPUB, which is used for Nook, Kobo, Sony, Google and Apple books. EPUB books cannot be read on Kindle ereaders, but some Kindle Fire devices can read them.
When I buy a Kindle book do I own it or is it licensed to me?
When you purchase a Kindle book you are not the owner of the book or the EPUB file that contains the book. Rather, you have entered into an a terms of use agreement that is effectively a licensing agreement.
Can I share my Kindle books with others?
Yes, you can lend eligible books to other people for up to 14 days using the “loan this book” feature. Learn more here: How to Lend a Kindle Book.
You can also share books with family members using the Amazon Family Library program, which requires a bit of set up before you can lend. Read more about the Amazon Family Library program.
Can I sell or give away used Kindle books?
No, that is a violation of Kindle Terms of Use, and most books have digital rights management built into them to prevent others from being able to use them.
How do I download books to my Kindle device?
When you purchase a Kindle book it automatically gets delivered to your default device. If you don’t see the book show up on your device after making a purchase, simply go to the homepage of your device or app, select “Books,” and then select “Library.” From here, you will be able to view all of your Kindle purchases and download books to your Kindle device.
Where can I view my entire Kindle library?
Amazon makes it easy to view, sort and search all of the free and paid Kindle books you’ve ever downloaded across all your devices. You can view them on your Kindle device, on the Kindle mobile app or on Kindle Cloud reader by tapping on the Library button. You can also find them in your Amazon account. To see step-by-step instructions, check out How to View Your Past Kindle Purchases for more details.
Can I return a Kindle book I purchased accidentally?
If you accidentally purchased a Kindle book (or you just really dislike the book) you can return it for a refund! The Kindle return process only takes a few moments, but it’s best to return the book within 7 days of purchase.
Can Kindle read my books to me?
Yes. With the Text-to-Speech function Kindle will read the book out loud to you in female, robotic voice that is a poor substation for actual narration. But it’s a great accessibility feature for those with sight disabilities. The Text-to-Speech feature is only available in the U.S. will only read in U.S. English.
