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Post by smalltowngirlie on Jun 11, 2016 10:17:25 GMT
... with Prime.
How did I not know this? I was looking to see if I had a certain book on my kindle and it said I could borrow it or I could buy it. I just borrowed it. Not sure how long I have it for, better go figure that one out.
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Post by gar on Jun 11, 2016 10:23:13 GMT
Yes, I did  Cool isn't it! |
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Post by smalltowngirlie on Jun 11, 2016 10:25:45 GMT
Yes, I did Cool isn't it! So why did you not tell me.  |
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Post by AnotherPea on Jun 11, 2016 10:41:22 GMT
You can borrow it indefinitely. You just cannot borrow another book until the first is returned.
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Post by gar on Jun 11, 2016 12:15:53 GMT
Yes, I did Cool isn't it! So why did you not tell me. I could have sworn I had! So sorry!  |
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Post by anxiousmom on Jun 11, 2016 12:20:44 GMT
I did. But it only works on the actual Kindle and not if you are using the Kindle app-which is what I use. I totally sound like an ungrateful brat when I complain that I can't get my free loaner book.  |
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Post by johna on Jun 11, 2016 12:21:05 GMT
I just realized this a month ago. LOL. And I found out here, I think, when someone asked which book people were borrowing. Oh, this was for the "featured early release".
Now that I am in "my prime membership" on Amazon, it looks like maybe there are two options to borrow a book per month with prime.... is that right?
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Post by johna on Jun 11, 2016 12:22:18 GMT
I did. But it only works on the actual Kindle and not if you are using the Kindle app-which is what I use If you have prime, you can read a "featured early release" book on any device. I read both of the ones I have done on my ipad mini. |
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Post by anxiousmom on Jun 11, 2016 12:28:00 GMT
I did. But it only works on the actual Kindle and not if you are using the Kindle app-which is what I use If you have prime, you can read a "featured early release" book on any device. I read both of the ones I have done on my ipad mini. I can get the early release ones, and have no trouble with either buying regularly or using kindle unlimited-but from what I read the lending library is a bonus for actual kindle owners and isn't available through the app. It would be nice if it would-I would sound a lot less like an entitled grump. |
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Post by desertgirl on Jun 11, 2016 12:35:35 GMT
This is why I love this place. It's better than Google. Better than the old World Book encyclopedia. Better than my know-it-all neighbor. Thank you, smalltowngirlie . Thank you so much! |
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Post by YooHoot on Jun 11, 2016 12:41:01 GMT
So why did you not tell me. I could have sworn I had! So sorry! Didn't tell me either. Selfish! |
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Post by smalltowngirlie on Jun 11, 2016 12:50:10 GMT
So why did you not tell me. I could have sworn I had! So sorry! I'll forgive you this time.  |
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Post by gar on Jun 11, 2016 13:14:38 GMT
I could have sworn I had! So sorry! Didn't tell me either. Selfish!  I'll try harder, promise  |
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Post by peasapie on Jun 11, 2016 13:28:53 GMT
No I didn't. That makes me rethink my monthly Amazon digital download subscription...
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Post by artsydaisy on Jun 11, 2016 13:40:27 GMT
I haven't had luck doing this. When I tried a while ago, it tried to force me into paying for Kindle Unlimited. Is there a trick to it? Did you just search for a book on Amazon and then have the option of borrowing it?
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Post by calgal08 on Jun 11, 2016 14:12:13 GMT
You can? How?
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Post by refugeepea on Jun 11, 2016 14:17:10 GMT
Did you know you get to choose 1 free book a month if you have Amazon Prime? It's about 6 books that you can pick from. Are you mind blown?  I did know about borrowing. I frequently forget. |
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Post by KelleeM on Jun 11, 2016 14:24:59 GMT
Yes, how??? I just found a book I want to read and saw no option to borrow it. |
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Post by elaine on Jun 11, 2016 14:28:56 GMT
FWIW, you have to be the Prime account holder. Our Prime account is paid by my husband from his account and we family share, so while I get Prime shipping on my account, I don't get to stream Prime free video or get the free book per month, only my husband does.
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Post by smalltowngirlie on Jun 11, 2016 15:00:38 GMT
Yes, how??? I just found a book I want to read and saw no option to borrow it. I was able to do it from my Kindle. I was going to buy the book and it gave me the option to "borrow for free". |
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Post by AnotherPea on Jun 11, 2016 15:39:33 GMT
There is a limited selection of books that qualify. Not all books. You can access the list from your kindle or from amazon's website.
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Post by valleyview on Jun 11, 2016 15:49:55 GMT
I regularly borrow a book from the lending library. The Hunger Games and Harry Potter are available. Two free books a month (lending library and Kindle First, kept me from considering Kindle Unlimited.
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Post by gar on Jun 11, 2016 15:52:01 GMT
Yes, how??? I just found a book I want to read and saw no option to borrow it. Not all books are eligible. |
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Post by Scrapper100 on Jun 11, 2016 16:02:04 GMT
Trying to find a free book is almost impossible. I wish they made it easier to find them. I borrowed one book years ago and don't even remember which one and I know I didn't return it nor do I know how to return it. They don't make it easy.
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Jun 11, 2016 17:19:55 GMT
Trying to find a free book is almost impossible. I wish they made it easier to find them. I borrowed one book years ago and don't even remember which one and I know I didn't return it nor do I know how to return it. They don't make it easy. I type "free Kindle books" in search bar and they all pop up. If you're looking for a certain genre just include it in the search bar also. |
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Post by fruitysuet on Jun 11, 2016 17:26:54 GMT
Trying to find a free book is almost impossible. I wish they made it easier to find them. I borrowed one book years ago and don't even remember which one and I know I didn't return it nor do I know how to return it. They don't make it easy. I searched my prime account for the information from reading this thread "Note: If you've already borrowed a book from the Kindle Owner's Lending Library for the current month, you'll see "Monthly limit reached" underneath the Borrow for Free button in the Kindle Store. When you’re eligible to borrow a book, you’ll see "Prime members only" underneath the Borrow for Free button. From your device, open the Kindle Store. Go to the Kindle Owner's Lending Library: Kindle e-readers: Select All Categories or See all categories, then select Kindle Owner's Lending Library. Fire tablets: Select Kindle Owner's Lending Library. On some devices, you may need to swipe from the left edge of the screen in the Kindle Store and then select Kindle Owner's Lending Library. Fire phone: Swipe from the left edge of the screen in the Kindle Store and then tap Kindle Lending Library. Eligible titles display the Prime badge. Select Borrow for Free. If you've already borrowed a book, you'll be prompted to return the book before you can borrow again." Apparently I had previously borrowed a book (eh? can't remember that) and there was just a button to press to return it and then it allowed me to borrow the new book. The important thing is you have to be on the kindle device and open the kindle lending library from the store menu. OP thanks for the heads up (again)! |
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Post by monklady123 on Jun 11, 2016 18:15:16 GMT
Thanks for the very specific instructions on how to do it, for dumb people like me!  |
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Post by quiltz on Jun 11, 2016 19:37:45 GMT
FWIW, you have to be the Prime account holder. Our Prime account is paid by my husband from his account and we family share, so while I get Prime shipping on my account, I don't get to stream Prime free video or get the free book per month, only my husband does. Thanks for the information. Love the peas and all the information sharing. |
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Post by magenta on Jun 12, 2016 2:44:36 GMT
I actually did know that. I just didn't know HOW. I found out the hard way when I ended up with a 34 page book of Mike Tyson interviews.  |
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