How To Add Books to the Kindle App

The Kindle app gives you unlimited access to your e-books, and the Kindle store saves all your e-book purchases to the Cloud to be downloaded anytime for offline reading.

Read on to learn how to add books to your Kindle App on various devices and for some helpful Kindle tips.

Add Books to the Kindle App on an iPhone

Once you have bought your book, you can download it to the Kindle app to read at leisure. Here’s how to add a book to the Kindle app on your iPhone:

1. Tap on the Kindle app to open it.
   
2. Type a book title in the search box at the top of the screen.
   
3. Longpress the book cover for the book you want to download.
   
4. A progress bar update will display as the book downloads, and the book will open once the download is complete.
   

Adding Books to an iPad on the Kindle App

After purchasing your e-book, you can add it to the Kindle app on your iPad. Follow these steps to add a book to your Kindle app on iPad:

1. Open the Kindle app.
   
2. Go to the “Search Bar” then search a book you want to download.
   
3. Longpress the book cover then tap the “Download.”
   
4. A progress bar update will display as your book downloads. Once the book has been downloaded successfully, it will open
   
   

Adding Books to the Kindle App on an Android

You can download a purchased book to your Kindle app on your Android device; here’s how to do that:

1. Press on the Kindle app to open it.
   
2. Go to the “Search Box” then search a book.
   
3. Longpress the book cover for the book you want to download.
   
4. The book will download and then open once complete.
   

Adding Books to the Kindle App on a Kindle Fire

Once you have purchased an e-book, you can download it to the Kindle app on your Fire tablet to read at leisure. Follow these steps to download your e-books to your Fire tablet:

1. Go to the “Home” page on your tablet.
2. Choose “Books” or open the Kindle app.
   
3. Select “Library.”
   
4. Choose “All” to see all your purchased items.
   
5. Select the book cover for the book you want to download again.

How to Add Books to the Kindle App on a Mac

To enjoy your e-books offline, you can download them to the Kindle app to read at leisure. Here’s how to add a book to the Kindle app on your Mac:

1. Click on the Kindle app to open it.
   
2. Go to your “Library.”
   
3. Double-click on the book cover for the book you want to download.
   
4. A progress bar update will display as the book downloads. The book will open once the download is successful.
   

How to Add Books to Kindle App on a Windows PC

You can download e-books from the Kindle app to read anytime. Follow these steps to add an e-book to the Kindle app on your PC:

1. Click on the Kindle app to open it.
   
2. Go to your “Library.”
   
3. Double-click the book cover of the book you want to add.
   
4. The book will download and then open once the download is complete.
   

FAQs

Can you add your own books to Kindle?

Yes, you can; this can be done in two ways:

• Attach the e-book to an email, then send it to your Kindle’s email address, and the book should appear in your “Library.”

• You can also connect your Kindle to your computer, then drag and drop the book file onto your Kindle.

How do I put epub files on my Kindle?

Follow these steps to get epub books onto your Kindle from your mobile device:

1. Ensure the Kindle app is installed on your device.

2. Locate your e-book on your device, then find the share menu for the file. An option for “Kindle” or “Share to Kindle” should display.

3. Select the Kindle share option, and then the file should transfer.

Can I transfer PDF to Kindle?

Yes, you can. A PDF can be added to your Kindle by connecting it to your computer via a USB cable, then dragging and dropping it onto your Kindle. Alternatively, you can email the PDF to your Kindle account if you don’t have a USB cable.

How do I remove books from Kindle?

Here are the steps to delete books from your Kindle or reading app:

1. Go to “Manage Your Content and Devices from the Amazon website.”

2. From the “Your Content List,” check the boxes beside the books you want to delete.

3. Choose “Delete.”

4. Choose “Yes, delete permanently” to confirm.

Why aren’t my Kindle books showing in my library?

If your book isn’t appearing in the Kindle library, try the following troubleshooting steps:

• Sync your Kindle app

• Ensure your device is connected to the internet

• Ensure your Kindle is updated

• Check “Your Orders” to ensure your purchase payment was successful

• Ensure “Whispersync” is enabled

• Use “Manage Your Content and Devices” to deliver the book to your preferred device

• If you have multiple Amazon accounts, ensure the Kindle app is registered to the correct account

• Try deregistering and then re-registering the Kindle app

• Uninstall and reinstall the Kindle app. Try this as an absolute last resort, as you’ll need to download your entire library again.

How do I turn on Whispersync on my iPhone?

Follow these steps to enable Whispersync on your iOS device:

1. Open the Kindle app.

2. From the navigation bar, choose “More.”

3. Choose “Settings,” then “More.”

4. Enable “Whispersync for Books.”

How do I turn on Whispersync on my Android?

Here are the steps to activate the Whispersync feature on your Android device:

1. Launch the Kindle app.

2. Tap on “More” from the navigation bar.

3. Choose “App Settings.”

4. Select “More.”

5. Check the “Whispersync for Book” box.

How do I clear app errors on my Fire Tablet?

If your apps are crashing, freezing, or refusing to close on your tablet, try the following:

• Restart the Fire tablet

• Clear the app data and cache

• Force close the app

• Uninstall and reinstall the app (this can only be done if you installed the app yourself).

How do I factory reset my Kindle?

If you need to clear all the data from your Kindle and return it to its original state, a factory reset will do the trick. Here are the steps to factory reset your Kindle:

1.  Go to the “Home” screen and swipe down to select the “Quick Actions” or “Menu” option.

2. Choose “Settings” or “All Settings.”

3. Select “Device Options” or “Menu.”

4. Choose “Reset.” On older models, choose “Reset Device.”

5. Select “Yes” to confirm.

How do I reset my Kindle?

Rebooting or performing a “soft reset” on your Kindle is done in the following way:

1. Flip open your Kindle cover.

2. Long-press the power button (usually found on your device’s bottom or back) until the screen turns black or the black dialogue box appears.

3. Keep holding for at least 40 seconds, and then release.

4. Your Kindle should reboot after a few seconds.

How do you transfer a Kindle to a new owner?

If you decide to gift your Kindle to someone else, you’ll need to deregister your account and then re-register their account. Here are the steps to do that:

1. Go to the “Content & Devices” option.

2. Select the “Devices” tab.

3. Choose “Deregister” next to the Kindle device.

4. Re-register the Kindle to the new account via the “Settings” menu.

Storing Your Favorite E-books in the Kindle App

The Kindle app gives you access to all your favorite e-books, even those not purchased from Amazon. To add books to the Kindle app, you can download them from the Library. Alternatively, you can transfer e-books of other file types to the Kindle app on your device by USB cable connection, then drag and drop. Or you can email the file to your Kindle account for access from the Library.

Did you successfully transfer your book to the Kindle app on your device? Tell us about it in the comments section below.