So, you’ve just got yourself a new Kindle. Congratulations! It’s a great eReader. In fact, we think theKindle Paperwhitemight just be the best all-around eReader there is. However, you do eventually have to add books to the thing or else it winds up being a paperweight.
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Amazon’s book selection is top tier in terms of selection, so you should be able to find what you’re looking for. Fortunately, there are a bunch of ways to do it, including the Kindle app on your smartphone, on the website, and through the Kindle itself. We’ll show you all three methods, what to look out for, and how to stock your Kindle full of awesome books to read.
How to buy books directly on your Kindle
Kindle eReaders have direct access to Amazon’s vast library of books, so it’s just a matter of accessing it, finding the book you want, and buying it.
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Your Kindle should also be linked to your existing Amazon account, which is where Amazon will source the payment method for your Kindle purchases. With that out of the way, here’s how to buy books on a Kindle.
The only thing to watch out for is that the buy buttons in the Kindle store are instant purchases. At least, they were in my testing. verify to give the Kindle time to load pages and only click that buy button when you’re ready to spend the money.
How to buy books from Amazon.com
The other main option is to buy the book from Amazon’s website. You can do this through your mobile phone or your computer, although it is easier on a computer since your phone is likely to bounce you to the app, which does not work for buying books. In any case, here’s how to do it.
It’s honestly the same process as it is on your Kindle. Amazon does a pretty good job of making the experience consistent, no matter which platform you use.
Why can’t I buy books from the Amazon or Kindle smartphone app?
The reason is because of the Apple App Store and Google Play Store fees. Kindle books are digital goods, which both Google and Apple subject to a 30% fee on top of their regular cost. Instead of pushing this fee onto you, Amazon instead directs folks to purchase the book either directly through their Kindle or through a web browser. While it is somewhat annoying, it ultimately saves you, me, Amazon, and the book author from having to pay those extra fees.
Is it cheaper to buy books than ebooks for my Kindle?
It really depends on the book. Usually, yes, the Kindle version is cheaper most of the time, especially if the book comes in hardcover. Softcover books are usually pretty competitively priced with the Kindle version, but in my personal experience, the Kindle version is cheaper most of the time.
Can you still buy books without Amazon Prime?
Yep. You don’t need Amazon Prime to buy books at all. In fact, you don’t even need a Kindle eReader to buy Kindle books, since you can read anything you buy from the smartphone (or tablet) app. All you need to purchase Kindle books is an Amazon account with a payment method attached to it.
Is it better to buy Kindle books than physical books?
That is subject to each person’s personal opinion. For me personally, I own a Kindle Paperwhite and I don’t own a bookshelf. So, while I appreciate and often miss the smell of a freshly cracked new book, it’s better for me to buy the Kindle version since my eReader takes up less space. I own something like 90 books, so it’s very convenient.
You’ll have to think about it and figure out if it’s better for you.
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Can I use points to buy Amazon books?
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