Q&A for How to Archive a Book on a Kindle

You can still select Delete without removing the title from your Amazon library. As long as you purchased the title through Amazon, hitting Delete will only remove the title from your device, but not from your library. The title will be archived in your library. But if you didn't buy the content from Amazon, you aren't able to archive it, so your options are leaving it on the device or deleting it for good.

To create a collection, find the Create New Collection option, which is located under the Menu that can be accessed from the Home screen. When prompted, name the collection and select Done. To add books to the collection, find the name of the book you want to add. Tap and hold the title, and when the options appear, select Add to Collection, then choose the right collection.

As long as you purchased them from Amazon, then if you try to buy a book you already purchased, you will get a message saying that you have already purchased that item.

Go to Archived items. Use the keyboard to select the page number. Then select the "return" button on the keyboard.

Start by logging in to your Amazon Kindle account from a computer or mobile device. Go to your archives, find the title you want to remove, and click Actions beside it. When prompted, select Delete From Library, then Yes to confirm. The archive list will be updated the next time you sync your Kindle with your library.

Select Menu from the Home screen, and then locate Settings. Once in the Settings feature, look for an option called Reset Device. Select this. If you must, select Confirm to initiate the reset.

You may want to log into your account on a regular computer, which should have your full book list. You can then select "deliver" and it will be downloaded to your Kindle Fire.

Kindle doesn’t allow you to archive collections, but you can manage them by keeping the Read Collection on your device and moving books to it when finished. Then remove the book from your device by selecting "Remove from Device." The book stays in the collection and your Amazon account. Sync your Kindle to save changes.

To access the archive on Kindle for PC, open the app and click on the Library tab. Use the search bar or scroll to find books stored in your Amazon account, marked with a cloud icon. Double-click a book to download it and start reading. Ensure you're logged into the correct Amazon account if you can't see your books.

If you can’t find an archived book on your 2011 Kindle, try these steps: Ensure you're logged into the correct Amazon account where the book was purchased. On your Kindle, go to the Home screen and select "Archived Items" if available, or check your library with the filter set to "All Items." Sync your Kindle by going to Settings and selecting "Sync & Check for Items." If the book still doesn’t appear, check "Manage Your Content and Devices" on your Amazon account in a web browser to see if the book is listed and resend it to your Kindle from there.

If the "Go to" icon only shows locations and not a proper beginning or chapters, it might be due to how the book is formatted. Here's how to troubleshoot: 1. Check if the book has a table of contents. Tap the menu and look for "Table of Contents" to navigate manually. 2. Ensure the book is fully downloaded by syncing your Kindle. 3. If the issue persists, it might be a problem with the book's file. Delete the book, then redownload it from your Amazon account.

Go to the home screen and tap the search bar. Type the author’s name or book title, then select "All" or "Library" to search both your device and the cloud.

Make sure you're logged into the same Amazon account on both devices, sync your Kindle by going to Settings and selecting "Sync My Kindle," check your library and set the filter to "All" to view all items, try removing the book and re-borrowing it, and restart your device by holding the power button until it restarts. If the issue persists, contact Amazon Support for further assistance.

To return a shared book, log in to your Amazon account on a browser and go to "Manage Your Content and Devices." Find the shared book in your list, click the "Actions" button (three dots) next to the book, and select "Return this book" or a similar option. If a friend loaned it to you, it will automatically expire after the loan period.

On most Kindles, "Books" or "Library" appears on the home screen or navigation menu. If it doesn’t, look for a menu icon (three dots or lines) and select "Library." If still missing, ensure you're on the home screen by tapping the home icon. Restart your Kindle by holding the power button and selecting restart.

When you purchase a new Kindle, your Amazon.ca books will transfer easily. Sign in to your new Kindle with the same Amazon account you used on your old Kindle. Go to the library on your new Kindle, where all your purchased books will appear. Tap any book with a cloud icon to download it to your new device. Your books remain in your Amazon account and can be downloaded on any compatible device.

Yes. On the Kindle where you want to remove the book, press and hold the book title in your library, select "Remove Download," and this will delete the book from that device but keep it in your Amazon account. The book will remain accessible on your other devices and in the cloud for redownloading anytime.

Go to your library, find the book, press and hold the cover, and select "Remove Download." This removes the book from your device but keeps it in your Amazon account for future redownloading.

The "Archive" option has been replaced with "Remove Download" on Kindle devices, including the Kindle Voyager. To remove a book from your device while keeping it in your Amazon cloud, go to your library, find the book, press and hold the cover until a menu appears, and select "Remove Download." This removes the book from your Kindle but keeps it in your Amazon account for redownloading later.

To remove a book from a collection you've created on Kindle, open your Kindle and go to the Library. Navigate to the collection where the book is located, press and hold the book's cover until a menu appears, and select Remove from Collection. This will remove the book from the collection but keep it in your main library.

The Kindle app on an iPad doesn't allow you to remove book covers from the library view, but you can minimize their display by switching to "List View." Go to your library, tap the three-dot menu or settings icon, and select "List View" instead of "Grid View."

Tap the Home or Library icon at the bottom or top of the screen to return to the main menu. If you're stuck in the archived items list, press the back arrow or tap the screen's top menu bar to find navigation options. If the issue persists, restart your Kindle by holding the power button for about 40 seconds.

To archive a book on your Kindle Paperwhite, remove it from your device while keeping it in your Amazon account. If "Archive" isn't visible, open the book and return to the home screen. Find the book, press and hold the title, and select "Remove Download" to keep it in your library but free up space on your device.

If the navigation bar on your Kindle does not show "Books" or "Library," try these steps: Make sure you are on the Home screen and tap the "Home" or "Library" icon at the bottom of the screen to access your books. Check your Kindle's software version and update it if needed by going to Settings > Device Options > Update Your Kindle. Restart your Kindle by holding the power button for about 40 seconds. If the issue persists, contact Amazon customer support for assistance.

If your archived items show as zero, try logging into your Amazon account on a browser and go to "Manage Your Content and Devices" to check for your purchased items. Ensure you are logged into the correct account on your Kindle and sync it by selecting "Sync My Kindle" under Settings. If the items are still missing, contact Amazon customer support for assistance.

It may not have been purchased from Amazon or might have been sideloaded. Kindle treats these files differently. To resolve this, see if the book is in your Amazon account under "Manage Your Content and Devices." If it's missing, it’s likely sideloaded. Delete it manually from the Kindle app on your iPad by long-pressing the book cover and choosing "Delete." This will not affect your purchased books in the cloud.

On Kindle devices, there isn’t a specific "Already Read" or "Read" folder, but you can use collections to organize your books. Go to "Library," tap "Collections," and create a new one called "Read" or "Already Read." Long-press a book, select "Add to Collection," and choose your new collection. This helps you track books you've read while keeping them organized. You can always access them later in your library.

Make sure you're logged into the correct Amazon account. Check your library and set the filter to "All" to see both downloaded and cloud books. Sometimes books are removed by Amazon due to licensing issues; verify their status in your purchase history under "Manage Your Content and Devices" on Amazon. Restart or sync your Kindle to refresh your library. If you still can’t find the books, contact Amazon support with your invoice details.

Yes, you can archive multiple books easily using the Amazon website or app. Log in to your Amazon account and go to "Manage Your Content and Devices." Select multiple books by checking their boxes, then choose "Remove Download" to archive them all at once. This removes them from your Kindle but keeps them in your cloud library for future access.

On the Kindle Paperwhite, you cannot "archive" books, but you can remove them without permanently deleting. Long-press the book cover, choose "Remove Download," and it will remain in your cloud library for redownloading anytime.