New Kindle Recaps feature provides story refreshers for eBook series

Key takeaways

Kindle’s new Recaps feature helps readers refresh their memory on plots and characters in eBook series.
The feature is accessible on all Kindle devices and is now available on the Kindle app for iOS.
Recaps has expanded to thousands more bestselling English-language eBooks that customers have purchased or borrowed.

For fans of book series, recalling plots and characters after a long reading break or a wait between new releases can be a challenge. Kindle's new Recaps feature works much like the “Previously on…” segment before a TV show. Available on both Kindle devices and the Kindle app for iOS, Recaps makes it easier for readers to dive into the next book in their favorite series by providing a quick refresher on storylines and character arcs. Since launch, Recaps has significantly expanded to include thousands of additional best-selling English-language eBooks in series that Kindle readers in the U.S. either purchased or borrowed.

Kindle readers love book series. The Recaps feature adds convenience to series reading by enabling readers to dive deeper into complex worlds and characters. Readers can enjoy an uninterrupted reading experience across every genre without losing their sense of discovery. From epic fantasy series to mystery thrillers, Amazon’s digital book series offer something for every reader, including trending titles and longtime favorites.

How to find the Recaps feature

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Customers with automatic software updates enabled on their Kindle device should already have access to this feature. Otherwise, Recaps can be accessed on Kindle devices by downloading the latest software. To access Recaps on the Kindle app for iOS, customers can download the latest Kindle app from the app store (version 7.40.1 or higher is required). To determine whether a series has Recaps available, look for the “View Recaps” button in the series page in your Kindle Library. On Kindle devices, you can select “View Recaps” from the three-dot menu within the series grouping. On the Kindle app for iOS, this same option appears when you press and hold the series grouping.