How to get free books on your Kindle
I hope this tutorial video helps you out. It's really simple.
- You just need to sign up for your local library, which you can do online.
- Download the Libby app onto your phone and connect your Amazon account.
- Watch the video below for the full walkthrough.
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How to download free books on your Kindle — legally
Kindle changed my life. As a paperback lover.
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Top 10 books I've enjoyed reading on my Kindle (in no particular order)
1
A Man Called Ove
A funny and emotional book about a man who wants to end his life but can't because things just keep getting in the way.
2
Hatching Twitter
The story of how Twitter was invented — and stolen from its inventor.
3
The Terminal List
A fiction book set in Coronado about a military man whose family is killed and his mission to get revenge.
4
Never Lose a Customer Again
Such a simple book. Tactical advice for getting and keeping customers in their first 100 days of the journey.
5
The Shoemaker's Wife
Great read.
6
Red Notice
A hedge fund manager moves from the U.S. to Russia and becomes a targeted enemy of Vladimir Putin.
7
Mr. Rosen and His 43lb Anxiety
A widowed man becomes friends with the young boy next door. They become best friends. A feel-good book.
8
Trust Me, I'm Lying
A great advertising book. Tons of creative marketing ideas.
9
The Third Door
How to get into the room without an invite.
10
American Kingpin
Boy oh boy is this book good. All about the Silk Road — an online marketplace built by one guy in his 20s that became the internet's drug marketplace, using crypto for transactions.
Common Questions
How do I get free books on my Kindle?
Use the free Libby app. Sign up for a library card from your local public library (takes 30 seconds online), download Libby, log in with your library credentials, find a book, tap Borrow, then tap Read with Kindle. The book lands on your Kindle for free.
Is the Libby app free?
Yes — Libby is 100% free to download on iPhone and Android. The books are free too. All you need is a free public library card.
Do I need Kindle Unlimited to borrow library books?
No. Kindle Unlimited is a paid Amazon subscription. Libby is a completely separate, free service that uses your public library — no subscription required.
What is the Libby app?
Libby is a free app by OverDrive that connects to your local public library. It lets you borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines digitally and send them directly to your Kindle — completely free.
What if the book I want isn't available?
You can place a hold. Libby will notify you when the book becomes available so you can borrow it. Popular books may have a wait of a few weeks.
Can I use Libby if I don't have a library card?
You need a library card to use Libby, but getting one is free and usually takes under a minute on your library's website. Just Google "[your city] public library card signup."
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If you don't already have a Kindle but you somehow found this website, here is the link to the one I recommend.
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