{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","contentId":"00000187-bf2c-d8c4-a397-bfaff5290001","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/what-is-kindle-unlimited","headline":"Answers to all your questions about the Kindle Unlimited reading membership","description":"With Kindle Unlimited, millions of digital books, audiobooks, comics, and magazines are at your fingertips. Learn how the monthly Kindle Unlimited membership works.","datePublished":"2023-06-09T15:00:00Z","dateModified":"2025-07-03T17:19:22.643Z","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Connie Chen","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.com/author/connie-chen","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/a394298/2147483647/strip/true/crop/799x799+0+0/resize/84x84!/grayscale/true/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F9d%2F15%2Fef41ef2f425da779eeb67bf126a9%2F1637178821298.jpg","width":"84","height":"84"}}],"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/00efa21/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1620x1080+150+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fd6%2F55%2Fb3281f954db384fab50bc31f110d%2Fkindle-hero-bw.jpg","width":"300","height":"200"},"articleBody":"![A Kindle open to \"Apples Never Fall\" by Liane Moriarty](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/00efa21/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1620x1080+150+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fd6%2F55%2Fb3281f954db384fab50bc31f110d%2Fkindle-hero-bw.jpg)\n\n# Answers to all your questions about the Kindle Unlimited reading membership\n\n*With Kindle Unlimited, millions of digital books, audiobooks, comics, and magazines are at your fingertips. Learn how the monthly Kindle Unlimited membership works.*\n\n[*Lee este artículo en español*](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/que-es-kindle-unlimited)*.*\n\nIf you love reading and you’re always on the hunt for your next great book, you’ll love Kindle Unlimited. It is designed for a wide range of readers—from casual readers looking to try a new author to avid readers who are always immersed in a book.\n\nWith a Kindle Unlimited membership, you can access a selection of more than 5 million digital books, audiobooks, comics, manga, and magazines—across all genres. Ready to dive in? Check your eligibility for a free Kindle Unlimited trial by [visiting the sign-up page](https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/hz/subscribe/ku). \n\n![Hand holding Kindle device displaying library of book covers with text 'Read all about it. Deals on Kindle' and Prime Day logo on blue background](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/86c6bd0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1688x1125+0+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F75%2F96%2Fd123bd6c4e0bb14d67085992d70d%2Fprimeday-2026-kindle-deals-hero-lm.jpg)\n\n- [Best Prime Day 2026 Kindle deals on Colorsoft, Paperwhite, Scribe, and more](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/prime-day-kindle-deals-2026)\n\n## How does Kindle Unlimited work?\n\nKindle Unlimited is a paid monthly membership that gives members access to more than 5 million digital books, as well as thousands of audiobooks, comics, manga, and magazines. Once you activate your membership, you can immediately download titles from the Kindle Unlimited catalog. Enjoy instant access to every title, and start reading right away.\n\nAccess Kindle Unlimited on any Kindle device, smartphone, computer, or tablet through the free Kindle app. Skip the wait-lists: Every book in the Kindle Unlimited catalog of millions of titles is ready to read instantly. Borrow up to 20 books at a time with Kindle Unlimited, and return them anytime without due-date restrictions so long as you have an active membership.\n\n## What books are included with Kindle Unlimited?\n\n[Kindle Unlimited](https://amzn.to/3QUEk87) features a wide range of titles spanning beloved authors and genres—from bingeworthy series and popular best sellers to modern classics and thought-provoking nonfiction works. You can search genres like mystery, thriller, romance, science fiction, and fantasy to find your next read. In all, Amazon offers access to more than 5 million digital books with Kindle Unlimited.\n\nLook for the Kindle Unlimited badge throughout the Kindle Store, and click on the “Read for Free” button on Kindle book pages to sign up and start reading. [Browse Kindle Unlimited books](https://amzn.to/3sNVQCU) and discover [new and notable additions to Kindle Unlimited](https://amzn.to/3GiD5ut).\n\n![An image of a woman smiling in front of a drop test machine at the Amazon Lab126 Reliability Testing lab in California. She is holding a Kindle device. ](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/78f619a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2151x1434+399+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F67%2F96%2F82b8660f47e8a035bc385f53d54c%2Fabout-amazon-feature-hero001-amazon-lab126-dsc-1840-copy-2-4920x2768.jpg)\n\n- [I get paid to break Kindle devices. These are 10 of the stress tests my team runs on prototypes before a new device hits shelves.](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/amazon-kindle-testing-photos)\n\n## What audiobooks are included with Kindle Unlimited?\n\nAudio narration is available for thousands of Kindle Unlimited titles. Just look for the headphone icon next to the Kindle Unlimited logo on each book. [Browse Kindle Unlimited audiobooks](https://amzn.to/46u3ujI).\n\n## What magazines are included with Kindle Unlimited?\n\nKindle Unlimited offers a selection of popular magazines, including *USA Today*, *Reader’s Digest*, *Men’s Health*, *People*, and *Bloomberg Businessweek*, among others. [Browse Kindle Unlimited magazines](https://amzn.to/3unI4qT).\n\n## Do I need to have a Kindle device to use Kindle Unlimited?\n\nNope! You can download and read books available in Kindle Unlimited on any Kindle device, smartphone, computer, or tablet using the [free Kindle app](https://amzn.to/3SV09Xy). The Kindle app is available on iOS, Android, Mac, PC, and the web, and it’s included on all [Amazon Fire tablets](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/amazon-fire-max-11-tablet-best-features). Of course, you can always read on your Kindle device, including [Kindle Paperwhite](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/how-to-use-kindle-paperwhite), [Kindle Colorsoft](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/new-kindle-color-scribe-paperwhite-entry), and [Kindle Scribe](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/kindle-scribe).\n\n![Man in bed reading on his Kindle.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/f07d0a9/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1689x1126+156+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F61%2Fb9%2F0a7b2cb949bf86111fc8fe4d21e5%2Fkindle-hero-v2.jpg)\n\n- [10 things you can do on a Kindle you may not know about](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/what-you-can-do-with-a-kindle)\n\n## How many Kindle Unlimited books can you borrow at a time?\n\nYou can borrow up to 20 digital books, audiobooks, magazines, or comics at a time; return them at your convenience; and borrow new titles instantly.\n\n## Is Kindle Unlimited free with Prime?\n\nNo. Kindle Unlimited is a distinct membership that offers members access to more than 5 million digital books, audiobooks, comics, and magazines. [Prime members](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/how-to-sign-up-for-a-prime-membership) get a free book every month through Amazon First Reads, and can explore Kindle Unlimited with access to a curated selection of the catalog.\n\n## How much does Kindle Unlimited cost?\n\nIn the U.S., a Kindle Unlimited membership costs $11.99 a month plus taxes.\n\n## Where is Kindle Unlimited available?\n\nKindle Unlimited membership is available in Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, the U.S., and the UK.\n\n## How do I cancel my Kindle Unlimited membership?\n\nYou can cancel your Kindle Unlimited membership at any time. Just go to [Manage your Kindle Unlimited Membership](https://amzn.to/47uHgzb) and select “Cancel Kindle Unlimited Subscription.”\n\nYour membership will remain active until your next billing date, after which you’ll lose access to your Kindle Unlimited titles. If you cancel your membership, you will not receive a refund of any membership fees already paid.\n\n## Why should you sign up for Kindle Unlimited?\n\nKindle Unlimited has something for everyone. Whether you’re an avid reader who finishes books quickly or a casual browser who enjoys many types of content, you should try out the membership. Once you experience Kindle Unlimited’s extensive selection and ease of borrowing, it’s hard to go back.\n\nBut don’t simply take our word for it. Here’s what some of our current members say:\n\n*“As an avid reader, being able to access as many books as KU has available for one monthly price is a cheaper option than having to purchase each book individually. While sadly not all my favorite authors participate in the KU program, I have been able to find similar authors that do, thus gaining new favorites.”* —Christina\n\n*“I would never be able to afford reading so many books if not for KU. It also allows trying new authors and series. Since I don't need to pay extra, I'm willing to try books/authors I would normally hesitate to spend money on.”* —Liya\n\nGet started with [Kindle Unlimited](https://amzn.to/47NScaR) and then check out the [top 10 reads to enjoy with Kindle Unlimited](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/books-and-authors/the-best-new-books-available-in-kindle-unlimited).","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"About Amazon","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.com","sameAs":["https://x.com/amazonnews","https://www.linkedin.com/company/amazon","https://www.instagram.com/amazonnews"],"logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/bd/8f/88e7b0314cc2bd05b9de3155a0fe/amazon-news.svg"},"parentOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Amazon","url":"https://www.amazon.com","sameAs":["https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3884","https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_(company)","https://x.com/Amazon"]}}}