Q&A for How to Buy Books for Your Kindle

Yes, but these purchases must be made via their website in the Safari browser and not in the Kindle or Amazon apps.

No. Amazon only accepts its own books in its digital bookstore.

Yes.

Yes. When you purchase a Kindle book, it is available on any Kindle app or device lined to your account, including Kindle for PC. If you want to test and make sure everything works properly with your computer, choose a free Kindle book before making any purchases.

No. Amazon Kindle books can only be purchased online with a credit card or Amazon gift card.

Select the book you'd like to purchase and add to your cart. At checkout, you will have the option to apply a gift card code on the payment screen.

Synchronize your device when you are connected to a network. Some Kindle devices have access to 4G mobile data, but all of them can connect to WiFi.

The number next to the stars indicates the number of people who have submitted a review.

Amazon never uses the PayPal system. It only supports its own system. If you don't have a credit card, you'll be stuck with funding your Amazon gift card system account with money or from other places with funds that can be approved by Amazon.

An Amazon account is free. However, you will have to pay for each book you want to download.

Thousands of books. You can download loads of books, because your Kindle device has 4GB of memory.

Log into your Amazon account, then go to "Kindle books." On the top menu bar, look for "Content and Devices" and click it. You should see everything you have bought on the first page.

If there is no eBook version of the book, you cannot get that book for your kindle. However, if there is a PDF of the book you wish to buy, you might want to try downloading the PDF and sending it to your Kindle. (send an email to you send-to-kindle address with the PDF attached and the subject line as 'convert'). It's a bit trickier to read as PDFs were not made to be read on the Kindle, but that's one way to get an electronic version.

While you have to pay for most books on Kindle, there are some that are free. Some of the classics are free if you look in the right place.

Contact Amazon to see what could be causing your problem.

Go on Amazon, select 'Kindle Store' as the category you are searching in (hover over the grey box to the left of the search box, by default it should say 'all'), and type in the title or author or keywords of the tile of the book you wish to buy for your Kindle. Then, shop as you normally would. If you cannot find a book, Amazon might not have it.

Yes. Transfer the file via USB by connecting your Kindle to a computer and moving the PDF to the Documents folder. You can also send the PDF to your Kindle email, and it will appear in your library, or use the Send to Kindle app to send PDFs directly to your Kindle. If needed, email the PDF with "Convert" in the subject to improve readability.

Tap the home button to see your books, swipe left or right to browse, and tap a book to open it. While reading, tap the top of the screen to access the menu. Use the back arrow to go back, and tap the "Aa" icon to change text size and brightness. Swipe up or down to scroll. If your Kindle has buttons, use them to turn pages.

If you can't access the bookstore on your DO1200 Kindle, check your Wi-Fi connection and restart your device by holding the power button for 40 seconds. Update your Kindle in settings, try a different network, or sign out and sign back into your Amazon account. If the issue continues, contact Kindle support for help.

If you are finding only unavailable books, check your Kindle store settings to ensure you are browsing the correct region. Use the search bar to filter by available books, and look for those marked as "Buy Now" or "Read for Free" if you have Kindle Unlimited. Restart your Kindle or update it to refresh the store, or try searching on the Amazon website and send the book to your Kindle.

Try these steps: 1) Make sure the card is correctly added and active in your Google account. 2) Check to see that the payment went through by reviewing your Google Play transaction history. 3) Restart your Kindle and make sure it is connected to Wi-Fi. 4) If buying from Google Play, make sure the book is in Kindle format or use an app like Send to Kindle. 5) Try removing and re-adding your payment method if the issue continues.

Consider using a prepaid or virtual card from services like Payoneer or Chipper Cash. You can also obtain a Visa or Mastercard debit card from a local bank. Some platforms accept mobile money payments in certain countries. PayPal, Skrill, or Wise may also work if supported in your area.

To buy a book as a gift for someone’s iPad and pay for it yourself, use one of these options: Amazon Kindle Store – Select "Give as a Gift," enter the recipient’s email, and they can download it.

Yes. When you buy a book, it stays in your Amazon account permanently. You can download and read it anytime on your Kindle. If you delete it from your device, you can redownload it from your library. If you buy a book but return it or cancel the purchase, it will be removed.

Go to the Amazon website and sign in. Click on Accounts & Lists, then Your Orders. Find the book and click on Invoice or View Order Details to download or print the receipt. You should also receive a receipt by email.

Sign in to Amazon and go to your account. Select "Your Payments" and add her credit card. Then go to "Manage Your Content and Devices," choose "Settings," and update the payment method under "Digital Payment Settings." Now her Kindle purchases will be charged to her card.

The Store button is usually on the home screen. Turn on your Kindle, go to the home screen, and look for "Store" or "Kindle Store" at the top or in the menu. If you don’t see it, tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner and select "Store." If the Store button is missing, check your internet connection or restart your Kindle.