{"id":51936,"date":"2026-04-09T13:21:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T13:21:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/04\/09\/how-to-loan-a-kindle-book\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T13:21:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T13:21:38","slug":"how-to-loan-a-kindle-book","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/04\/09\/how-to-loan-a-kindle-book\/","title":{"rendered":"How to loan a Kindle book"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage c-cmsImage_loaded\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1280\/720;\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/d3867a19e50516bd35714d98174493f74b0714f8\/2022\/10\/17\/8593d52d-f512-431d-850e-28687b2f2336\/pxl-20221017-154952737.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"The all-new 2022 Kindle sitting atop a paperback book on a wooden table\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/22bf27ca8674bb4eca7355e69f5eb17f33cadd3d\/2022\/10\/17\/8593d52d-f512-431d-850e-28687b2f2336\/pxl-20221017-154952737.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=1024\" alt=\"The all-new 2022 Kindle sitting atop a paperback book on a wooden table\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1440px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/b95f23d0f753f7f7eba5101738c938389675c886\/2022\/10\/17\/8593d52d-f512-431d-850e-28687b2f2336\/pxl-20221017-154952737.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=1280\" alt=\"The all-new 2022 Kindle sitting atop a paperback book on a wooden table\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div><figcaption> <span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall u-block\">Image: Alison Murray\/ZDNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Although as a young adult I never considered myself a book-lover, when I got my first Kindle several years ago, I found myself unable to write about it. <\/p>\n<p><span class=\"c-commerceLink\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Amazon-Kindle-Ereader-Family\/b?ie=UTF8&amp;node=6669702011&amp;tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"zd-buy-button-20\" data-aps-asc-subtag=\"__COM_CLICK_ID__|null|dtp\"><span>a kindle<\/span><!----><\/a><\/span>    This is a great way to carry all your books in one package. A useful device that&#8217;s even lighter than a tablet and relatively inexpensive, the Kindle makes it easy to buy, borrow, and keep your books safe. <\/p>\n<h2>How to share or borrow a Kindle book<\/h2>\n<p><iframe title=\"How to share or loan a Kindle book\" width=\"801\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/btl2HAg6mrw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>There are two simple ways to share a Kindle book: by lending it to someone else or by sharing it through your Family Library. We&#8217;ll cover both options, so you can choose the one that best suits your needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other ways to get the most from your Kindle:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>    borrowing a kindle book<\/h2>\n<p>There are some books that you can lend to other users after purchasing them. Unfortunately, many people do not support lending. The publisher sets the loan terms for its books, so loan periods vary \u2013 but are often around 14 days. If the book is not accepted as loan within seven days, it will be returned to you.<\/p>\n<div id=\"31cea4ea-1fad-4036-b945-2edb260c4eb1\" class=\"c-shortcodeListicle g-outer-spacing-bottom-medium\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_conten\"><!----> <!----> <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_dek\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent\">\n<p>Use either the mobile app or a web browser to log in to your Amazon account, then access your account settings by clicking <strong>Accounts and Lists<\/strong> Top right of the page.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-cy=\"infoCard_showMore\" class=\"c-shortcodeInfocard-faq-showMore\"><\/p>\n<p>        show more<br \/>\n      <\/a> <!----><\/div>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/div>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1280\/720.4571428571428;\"><!----> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"Screenshot of webpage with Accounts and Lists option\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720.4571428571428\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-color-black\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent\">\n<p>Log in then click on Account and Lists<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall u-block\">Image: Maria Diaz\/ZDNet<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"7a820837-4025-46d8-85ec-ac912d0767a6\" class=\"c-shortcodeListicle g-outer-spacing-bottom-medium\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_conten\"><!----> <!----> <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_dek\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent\">\n<p>go into <strong>Materials and Equipment <\/strong>On Amazon; This will give you access to your purchased devices&#8217; settings and content like books, apps, videos, and music. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-cy=\"infoCard_showMore\" class=\"c-shortcodeInfocard-faq-showMore\"><\/p>\n<p>        show more<br \/>\n      <\/a> <!----><\/div>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/div>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1280\/720.4571428571428;\"><!----> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"Screenshot of webpage with options to click on content and tools\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720.4571428571428\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-color-black\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent\">\n<p>Click on Materials and Equipment<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall u-block\">Image: Maria Diaz\/ZDNet<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"c422412b-0a8b-4f59-afda-d2708b5af1a8\" class=\"c-shortcodeListicle g-outer-spacing-bottom-medium\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_conten\"><!----> <!----> <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_dek\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent\">\n<p>choose <strong>books<\/strong> From your available materials. This will bring up a list of your purchased and borrowed books. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-cy=\"infoCard_showMore\" class=\"c-shortcodeInfocard-faq-showMore\"><\/p>\n<p>        show more<br \/>\n      <\/a> <!----><\/div>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/div>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1280\/720.4571428571428;\"><!----> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"Screenshot of webpage with option to select books\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720.4571428571428\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div><figcaption> <span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall u-block\">Image: Maria Diaz\/ZDNet<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"74b23e11-5c83-4a78-baf8-cb50aeb67c28\" class=\"c-shortcodeListicle g-outer-spacing-bottom-medium\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_conten\"><!----> <!----> <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_dek\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent\">\n<p>Your purchased books list has options for each on the right side of the page. clicking on <strong>more actions<\/strong> Shows options on the dropdown menu.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-cy=\"infoCard_showMore\" class=\"c-shortcodeInfocard-faq-showMore\"><\/p>\n<p>        show more<br \/>\n      <\/a> <!----><\/div>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/div>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1280\/720.4571428571428;\"><!----> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"Screenshot of webpage with option to click more actions\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720.4571428571428\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div><figcaption> <span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall u-block\">Image: Maria Diaz\/ZDNet<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"32272472-5c40-4ad9-b2d2-dff7274436f4\" class=\"c-shortcodeListicle g-outer-spacing-bottom-medium\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_conten\"><!----> <!----> <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_dek\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent\">\n<p>But <strong>more actions<\/strong> Menu, click on <strong>borrow this title <\/strong>Lend it to someone else. Next, you will be asked to fill out a form with the recipient&#8217;s information:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-cy=\"infoCard_showMore\" class=\"c-shortcodeInfocard-faq-showMore\"><\/p>\n<p>        show more<br \/>\n      <\/a> <!----><\/div>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/div>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1280\/720.4571428571428;\"><!----> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"Screenshot of webpage with option to click on loan this title\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720.4571428571428\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div><figcaption> <span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall u-block\">Image: Maria Diaz\/ZDNet<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Next, you will be taken to a form where you can enter the recipient&#8217;s email address, name, who it comes from and your borrowing details along with a personal message. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1280\/720.4571428571428;\"><!----> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"Screenshot of webpage with details of book loan\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720.4571428571428\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-color-black\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent\">\n<p>Fill the form for loan<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall u-block\">Image: Maria Diaz\/ZDNet<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Not all books can be loaned, so if you do not have<strong> borrow this title<\/strong> The alternative is to try sharing it through your Family Library. <\/p>\n<h2>Sharing with Family Library<\/h2>\n<p>An alternative option for sharing a book is to do so through Family Library. This can be done in the same Actions menu that you access by following steps 1-4 above. <\/p>\n<div id=\"ae712f60-d6dc-4c21-bb84-eb36e03401c3\" class=\"c-shortcodeListicle g-outer-spacing-bottom-medium\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_conten\"><!----> <!----> <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_dek\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent\">\n<p>if not <strong>borrow this title<\/strong> Click the More Actions option on the dropdown menu <strong>Manage Family Library<\/strong> instead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-cy=\"infoCard_showMore\" class=\"c-shortcodeInfocard-faq-showMore\"><\/p>\n<p>        show more<br \/>\n      <\/a> <!----><\/div>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/div>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1280\/720.4571428571428;\"><!----> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"Screenshot of the webpage with the option to select Manage Family Library\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720.4571428571428\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-color-black\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent\">\n<p>Instead of selecting to lend this title, select Manage Family Library<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall u-block\">Image: Maria Diaz\/ZDNet<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"2fd9b6d8-6b77-46b1-b535-9ff42c1bc9b1\" class=\"c-shortcodeListicle g-outer-spacing-bottom-medium\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_conten\"><!----> <!----> <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_dek\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent\">\n<p>Your Family Library includes members of your Amazon family. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-cy=\"infoCard_showMore\" class=\"c-shortcodeInfocard-faq-showMore\"><\/p>\n<p>        show more<br \/>\n      <\/a> <!----><\/div>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/div>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1280\/720.4571428571428;\"><!----> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"Screenshot of a webpage with the option to add someone to your family library to grant access to the book\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720.4571428571428\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-color-black\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent\">\n<p>Select a book to grant access to someone in your Family Library<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall u-block\">Image: Maria Diaz\/ZDNet<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When you choose someone to share the book with, click the yellow <strong>make changes<\/strong> Button to share the book with them. You can add or remove books from your family library at any time.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1280\/720.4571428571428;\"><!----> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"Screenshot of the webpage with the option to click Make changes to confirm\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720.4571428571428\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-color-black\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent\">\n<p>Click Make changes to confirm<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall u-block\">Image: Maria Diaz\/ZDNet<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>How many devices can share a Kindle book?<br \/><\/h2>\n<p>A Kindle book can be shared only once. This means that after the book is back in your library for 14 days, you won&#8217;t be able to share it with anyone else again. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Too:<\/strong> <strong>How to Turn Your Old Electronics into Amazon Gift Cards<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>However, a book can be read on multiple devices simultaneously, as long as you&#8217;re logged in to those devices with your Amazon account through the Kindle app. For example, you can pause reading a book on your Kindle and resume reading it from the Kindle app on your iPad.<\/p>\n<h2>Can I share a book directly from my Kindle?<br \/><\/h2>\n<p>Loans is not available in Kindle Settings, but you can view and manage your Family Library directly on your Kindle device. This way:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>From the Kindle homepage, tap the Menu button (three buttons at the top right corner)<\/li>\n<li>choose<strong> settings<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>tap on<strong> Home and Family Library<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Choose which account to manage<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>What is Amazon Home and Family Sharing?<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"c-commerceLink\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/myh\/households?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"zd-buy-button-20\" data-aps-asc-subtag=\"__COM_CLICK_ID__|null|dtp\"><span>amazon home<\/span><!----><\/a><\/span>    Lets users share some of their Prime benefits with their family members, including one other adult, up to four teens, and up to four children. This allows other people to access Prime benefits from your account without paying for a separate subscription. <\/p>\n<p>You can share eBooks with other members of your household and add or remove people by going to your Amazon account and clicking <strong>take care of your house<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n      (function() {\n        window.zdconsent = window.zdconsent || {run:(),cmd:(),useractioncomplete:(),analytics:(),functional:(),social:()};\n        window.zdconsent.cmd = window.zdconsent.cmd || ();\n        window.zdconsent.cmd.push(function() {\n          !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n          {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n          n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n          if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n          n.queue=();t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n          t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)(0);\n          s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n          'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n          fbq('set', 'autoConfig', false, '789754228632403');\n          fbq('init', '789754228632403');\n        });\n      })();\n    <\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Image: Alison Murray\/ZDNET Although as a young adult I never considered myself a book-lover, when I got my first Kindle several years ago, I found myself unable to write about it. a kindle This is a great way to carry all your books in one package. 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