Key takeaways
- You can browse and purchase Kindle books directly from your Kindle device’s home screen.
- Kindle+ members can access millions of eBooks, audiobooks, comics, and more.
- You can access your Kindle Library across all devices and the free Kindle app.
There’s something special about a bookshelf filled with favorite reads—and something equally satisfying about having your next book at your fingertips on the go. With Kindle, you can take your entire library with you in the palm of your hand, making it easy to discover, buy, borrow, and get lost in a great story wherever you are.
Here’s how you can get started:
How to purchase a book on a Kindle device
- Setting up: Before buying books on your Kindle device, make sure it is linked to your Amazon account. Your Kindle device is probably already set up, but if not, complete first-time setup by connecting to Wi-Fi and signing in with your Amazon account information. Once you’re signed in, you can start browsing books.
- Explore the Kindle Store: Browse millions of titles available in the Kindle Store, from books recommended for you and best sellers to new reads waiting to be discovered. Scroll through to see what catches your eye, or use the search bar at the top of the screen to find a specific book or author you already have in mind. Select a book to visit its detail page, where you can read the book description, browse customer reviews, and learn more about the title. Once you’re ready to purchase, tap “Buy now” to seal the deal. The book will automatically download and appear in your Kindle Library, ready for you to start reading.
How to purchase a book with the Kindle app
Want to enjoy Kindle books on your smartphone, computer, or tablet? The free Kindle app makes it easy to take your reading with you. To purchase a book, you will need to open Amazon.com in your device’s web browser, find the title you want to read, select the Kindle edition, and complete your purchase. Your new book will automatically appear in your Kindle app Library and on any Kindle devices registered to the same Amazon account—ready to download and read.
How to borrow books with Kindle+
Kindle+ is a monthly subscription that gives members access to millions of eBooks, along with thousands of audiobooks, comics, manga, and magazines. Once you activate your subscription, you can immediately download titles from the Kindle+ catalog and borrow 20 books at a time. There are no waitlists or due dates while your subscription is active, so when you find your next great read, you can dive right in. When you’re finished with a book, simply return it to make room for something new. You can enjoy Kindle+ on any Kindle device or through the free Kindle app on your smartphone, computer, or tablet.
Kindle+ also includes thousands of audiobooks, giving you even more ways to enjoy a great story. Included audiobooks are companion editions to select eBooks in the Kindle+ catalog, so you can seamlessly switch between reading and listening to the same title at no additional cost. For other eligible Kindle books, you may also have the option to add Audible narration for an additional fee—just look for the “Add Audible audiobook” option when purchasing the book.
Kindle PaperwhiteFor parents of younger readers, a subscription to Amazon Kids+ unlocks access to thousands of books and audiobooks kids love. You can also purchase books on your own account and share them with your child’s profile.
UPDATE: This article was updated on October 22, 2026, to reflect that Kindle Unlimited has been renamed Kindle+.
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