With a 6-inch display and overall lighter body than the Paperwhite at 156 grams versus 205 grams, the Kindle (2022) is even more of a one-hander and basically the e-reader equivalent of a dime store paperback. Using the Kindle (2022) was, oddly, a breath of fresh air coming off my $140 Kindle Paperwhite. With the new $99.99 entry-level Kindle, Amazon is cementing that position even more with some key upgrades to the charging options and screen. Amazon’s e-readers are some of the most affordable, easiest to use, and highest quality devices to consume books. Sync your Kindle or Kindle app to see your new title.If you read and buy books regularly on Amazon, chances are you’ve considered purchasing a Kindle.Īmazon’s grip on publishing, bookselling, and reading is vast and tight - and for at least reading, it exists for a good reason. Make sure that the Deliver To information is set to your preferred device.Ĭlick Get Library Book and the title will be sent to you.

Once you have found your eBook, it’s time to check it out.Ĭlick on Borrow under the book you want.

Tip: To find an eBook you can download right away, tap on Preferences and then Availability. Most books check out to one person at a time. If not, you can place a hold and receive an email when the title is ready. If your book is available, it will say Borrow.Under Compatibility, select “Kindle” to search all of the Kindle-available titles. Select the purple bar called Preferences.You will need to have an Amazon account.įirst, go to the Libby app on your smartphone or tablet.You will need to have either a Kindle reading device or the free Kindle app installed on your smartphone or tablet.You need to have the Libby app downloaded onto your smartphone or tablet, and be signed in.To follow along with this video tutorial, you will need three things:

Did you know that you can check out and download eBooks and eAudio through the library? This video tutorial will show how easy it is to check out an eBook on the Libby app from OverDrive, and send it to your Kindle, or the free Kindle app on your smartphone or tablet.

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