If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you can download free eBooks from the Kindle Store. You can also buy books from the Kindle Store, but you can also download and read them on your computer or phone. To download free eBooks, first sign into your Amazon Prime account. Then click on the “Download Books” link in the top left corner of the main screen. You’ll be taken to a page where you can choose to download books in PDF or Kindle format. If you choose to download books in PDF format, you’ll be able to save them as PDFs and open them up on your computer or phone. If you choose to download books in Kindle format, you’ll be able to read them on your computer or phone without having to install any software. To read free eBooks on your computer or phone, just open the book and start reading.
What Is Prime Reading?
Just like a real library, you’re technically borrowing the books. You’re also limited to 10 titles at a time. When you’re finished with a book, if you try to add a new one when your library is full, you’ll be prompted to return one first.
In the Kindle app, you’ll see the “Prime Reading” section on the home page. Tap “See All” to explore the full catalog.
As we covered above, there are a number of ways you can browse the “Prime Reading” catalog. Wherever you happen to be looking, simply select a title to see its product page.
On the product page, you’ll see the Kindle eBook listed as free for Prime members. Click or tap “Read for Free” or “Read and Listen for Free.” The latter means there’s also an audiobook.
If a free eBook includes an audiobook, it will be added to your Audible account automatically. You can download the Audible app for iPhone, iPad, or Android, but it’s preinstalled on Fire tablets. You can also control your audiobooks with voice commands on Echo devices.
Prime Reading might not have the biggest library or the most features, but it’s a nice little perk. If you want even more eBook options, you can subscribe to Kindle Unlimited for $9.99 per month.
