Mine Kindle e-reader It has increased my love of reading. Books are already portable, but eBooks take mobility to the next level: All your books handy in a single compact device.
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But how do you get the most out of your Kindle? Let’s start with how to buy books on the device.
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How to buy books on Kindle
When you buy a new Kindle, you have the option to have it linked to your Amazon account when it is delivered. If you didn’t select this option at checkout, sign in to your Amazon account on your Kindle device or create one.
The Kindle home page will show your Library, which contains the books you’ve purchased or borrowed, and the store with books to buy.
The Kindle Store lets you browse by genre and popularity, or it can find recommendations for you.
When you see an interesting book in your Kindle’s digital library, you can see a summary, page numbers, and other information about the book. You can also scroll down to read reviews and learn more about what others are saying about the book.
Once you have selected a book, press the . button Buy for [$ price] on your Kindle to buy it. This process will charge your Amazon account for the Kindle version of the book, so any payment method you use on Amazon will be applied to the purchase.
Once the payment is processed, the book will begin downloading on your Kindle and will be in your Kindle library (Kindle home page) in a few seconds.
Button changed from Buy for $8.99 ARRIVE Read now after purchasing the ebook. Photo: Maria Diaz/ZDNET
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Frequently asked questions
Can I sample a book?
If you’re not sure if you’re ready to buy a Kindle book, you can try sample books. Think of it like reading a few pages in a bookstore before deciding to buy a book — except you can do it from anywhere with your Kindle or other device with the Kindle app.
A Kindle book sample tends to take up about 10% of the book or the first chapter or two. After you finish reading the sample, you can purchase the book on Kindle to download the rest.
Can I buy books for Kindle from my iPhone?
If you want to buy Kindle books from your smartphone, you’ll have to do it through a web browser on your iPhone or Android device, not on the Amazon app. While you can have the Kindle and Amazon apps on your iPhone, unfortunately, buying books using those apps on your iPhone isn’t supported.
To buy Kindle books on your iPhone or Android device, follow these steps:
- Access a web browser (such as Safari, Google Chrome, or Firefox) on your mobile device.
- Visit the Amazon website (amazon.com) and log in.
- Find the Kindle book you want to buy.
- Select Kindle format below the book title.
- Buy and test.
- The eBook will be downloaded to the Kindle e-reader signed into this Amazon account.
Where can I buy the cheapest Kindle books?
One of the benefits of buying the Kindle book format is that it’s already cheaper than the hardcover version. But there are ways to find even better deals when you’re shopping for ebooks. Amazon always has deals on its website and you can find Daily Kindle deals, monthly transactionAnd Kindle Exclusive Deals.
Can you buy books in different languages on Kindle?
If it’s in the Kindle virtual library it’s available for purchase. There are many translated books available in the Kindle store, and some are available in multiple languages.
Simply search for the book you’re interested in, in the language you want, and see if it’s available for purchase for Kindle devices.
