A Kindle is a great way to carry all your books in one single package. A handy device that is lighter than a tablet and relatively inexpensive, the Kindle makes it easy to buy, borrow, and keep your books safe.
How to share or loan a Kindle book
There are two simple ways to share a Kindle book: by loaning it to someone else or by sharing it through your family library. We’ll cover both options, so you can choose which suits your needs. Other ways to get the most out of your Kindle:
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Loaning a Kindle book
There are some books that you can loan to other users after you’ve purchased them. Unfortunately, many don’t support loaning. The publisher sets the loaning conditions for their books, so the loan term varies – but is often about 14 days. If the book isn’t accepted as a loan within seven days, it will be returned to you. Next, you’ll be taken to a form where you can enter your lending details for the recipient’s email address, name, who it came from and a personal message. Not all books can be loaned, so if yours doesn’t have the Loan this title option, there’s the option to try sharing it through your family library.
Sharing with Family Library
An alternate option to share a book is doing it through the Family Library. This can be done in the same actions menu that you reach by following steps 1-4 above. When you select someone to share the book with, click on the yellow Make Changes button to share the book with them. You can add or remove books from your family library at any time.
How many devices can share a Kindle book?
A Kindle book can only be shared one time. This means that after the book is returned to your library in 14 days, you won’t be able to share it again with anyone else.
Can I share a book from my Kindle directly?
Loaning is not available on the Kindle settings, but you can view and manage your family library right on your Kindle device. Here’s how:
