Chickendoodle Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 It has always irritated me that I can't "give away" kindle books in the same way I would pass on paperbacks. This is not free but I am very pleased with it - it is my YD's birthday soon and I have just bought her a Kindle. She has no money so would not be able to buy many books for it. I am registering it to my account, therefore all of the books I have on my Kindle will automatically go onto hers. I have therefore effectively bought her a library of about 300 books I am going to spend some time - quite a lot of time probably - categorising the books for her as I know what she likes. This may have been obvious to everyone else and you are all thinking - of course you can do that - but there may be another numpty like me who it will help I believe you can have up to 6 devices under 1 account Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 This is true. Also remember that there are lots and lots of free books you can download on kindle. This includes loads of classics, e.g. Dickens, Austen, etc. as well as new writers AND more established contemporary writers. You just need time to trawl through what's available. have fun - I love my kindle and have read much, much more since I've had it. Saronne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Little Miss Webmuppet and I share an Amazon account........she does moan about my choice of books when she inadvertently downloads one of mine you should have heard the moaning when her Kindle died and Amazon replaced it, the new one promptly downloaded all my books and hers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I did know that but only because I was researching how to share books . It's fine if it's for family but not so handy if it's a friend (which is what I wanted to do). I have to admit to not having paid for a book yet . I have 38 on my Kindle so far which I've got free from Amazon. I get emails daily listing free books and there's always one I fancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I don't have a Kindle, but have the app on a PC and my Samsung Tab.... not that I ever get a chance to read anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I did something similar whilst on holiday, OH asked had I got the new Dan Brown, then had a strop when I said yes, on my kindle not brought it as a book though. Friends we were on holiday said download the Kindle App onto I pad and then register in my name, hey presto hubby now has over 300 books to read Including 50 shades hate to admit but yes I did read it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 hey presto hubby now has over 300 books to read Including 50 shades hate to admit but yes I did read it. I am sure he will find it a very educational read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 The Book of Shame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 google for 'project gutenburg'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Well you probably all knew this already, but I didn't - if you have a Kindle, and have the Kindle app on your iPad or phone, you can read the books on any of the devices and it will pick up at the point you stopped reading even if you have switched from one device to another. I read my Kindle on the train to work, so this is very useful if I've forgotten to put it in my bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
