Have you heard the good news from Amazon.
Lending Kindle Books
Eligible Kindle books can be loaned once for a period of 14 days. The borrower does not need to own a Kindle -- Kindle books can also be read using our free Kindle reading applications for PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, BlackBerry, and Android devices. Not all books are lendable -- it is up to the publisher or rights holder to determine which titles are eligible for lending. The lender will not be able to read the book during the loan period.
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I LOVE my Kindle. I have had it for a year now and definitely prefer reading on it over real books. When I am not I miss the built in Dictionary and ability to highlight and write notes and don't talk about being in the mood to read something and less than a minute 'tah dah' you can :-)
The only issue now is seeing what books are actually available to lend. I think I will make a list of what ebooks I have that are available.
Have you tried this feature yet?
I haven't. Mainly because it only gives me two weeks to try the book I've borrowed. But then again, if I knew a friend had something I wanted and would read immediately it would be worth it. Good question!
ReplyDeleteI realllly want to try Eat Pray Love. Anyone have that on the Kindle that I can borrow? :)
I agree Juju, I am a mood reader so I would only request from a friend when I am going to read it immediately.
ReplyDeleteI don't have Eat Pray Love, sorry.
I don't have a ereader but I have my ipod touch with kindle on it but I haven't tried lending anything yet.
ReplyDeleteReally neat feature. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to think if I could use this to lend books I read on my Kindle and then write a review. I've been doing a giveaway of regular books, but what about a lend/giveaway of the book. Do you think that people would like that? They would only have 2 weeks to read it, but still...
ReplyDeleteI just received a Nook for Christmas and I'm still trying to learn what it can do. I love a real book and kind of looked down on e-readers, but I have to admit, I was wrong. It is pretty exciting to be able to get a book instantly and carry around a ton of them, all hidden in that neat little device. Lesson learned! LOl...
ReplyDeleteYes, my daughter e-mailed me this good news. I think it is awesome!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to when this comes to the UK, it's a great idea! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome!! Dd turns 30 on Sunday and we've bought her one, I know she'll love it as much as I love mine!
ReplyDeletePaula
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