Can you borrow books on kindle

Open the Manage my Content and Devices page on your Kindle account and select the book, then from the Actions tab press Return this book. In the market for an eReader? Check out our reviews , including the new Amazon Kindle Oasis. Type keyword s to search.

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Sure, you could grab it from a local bookseller , or order it on Amazon. But you might be able to read a digital copy for free by borrowing it from your local library. With a library card, an internet connection, and an e-reader , you can start reading the book right away without ever leaving your house. If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism. Learn more. First, you'll need a library card. If you don't already have one, visit your local branch to get one.

That may be difficult if your library is still closed. But check the website of your local branch to see if you can get an electronic card issued online. Some libraries will give you a card without requiring you to show up. Use your credentials to access your library's e-book collection. If the book is available, you'll see this option to the right of the book's cover image.

Some libraries give you the option to choose a lending period at this point. If you choose a lending period, click Borrow again when you're finished. If the book is not available, you'll usually see the option to Place a Hold instead. Above this option you'll find the estimated wait time.

Choose the option to Read now with Kindle. Depending on your library, you may see this option after clicking Borrow. If you don't, click the Accounts menu at the top-right corner of the page, select Checkouts , select the book, and then click Read now with Kindle. This opens your account on Amazon. If your Kindle is not connected to Wi-Fi already, connect it now. Select your Kindle from the "Deliver to" menu.

If you're already signed in to your Amazon. Click the yellow Get Library Book button. If you were already signed into your Amazon account, this will add the eBook to your Kindle. If not, you'll be prompted to sign in now, select your Kindle, and then click Get Library Book to start the transfer.

Your eBook will automatically be returned to the library after the loan period is over. Method 2. Open OverDrive. If not, tap the new O icon on your home screen or in your app list. It's the option at the top of the screen.

This takes you to the OverDrive sign-up page. Sign up with your library card or create an OverDrive account. You can usually sign in with your library card number and password—this is the same info you'd use to access your library's website. To do this, tap the orange Library card button, select your library, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Another option is to fill out the form, create a password, and tap Sign up to create an OverDrive account. Once signed in, tap the top-left corner to open the menu, select Manage libraries or Add a library , and select your library to open its eBook list.

If you're signing in through your school library, create an OverDrive account, add your school library, and log in using your school's credentials if prompted. Search or browse for an eBook. Once you're signed into your library, you'll be redirected to their eBook collection. Browse the selection or search by title or author name. Tap the book you want to borrow. During checkout, there should be an option to sign in to your Amazon account with your username and password.

Follow the process, including selecting the Kindle device you would like your book s to be sent to. Finally, download the library book via the device's Archived Items or Cloud section, both of which can be accessed through your Kindle's settings. Go to www. Search for and find the book you want to borrow using the site's advanced search, format filter, or by visiting an ebook's details page and verifying that Kindle is an available format.

Titles will appear in two different formats. One will feature only an image of the book cover with the title and author. The other will feature the book cover, title, and author, with a designation that it's an "Ebook" and a link to "Borrow" it. If the format only features the cover, author and title , click or tap the "More" option to be redirected to the ebook's details page. Select "Borrow" before signing in to your library account, if prompted. The process for both formats should now be the same , and you should see the option to "Read now with Kindle.

You'll be redirected to Amazon's site.