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.

Try these steps: 1. Check your orders on Amazon to see if the purchase went through. 2. Check your payment method to make sure your card or gift balance is valid. 3. Restart your Kindle by holding the power button for 40 seconds, then turn it back on. 4. Try buying again if the book isn’t in your orders.

If your dad's Visa is linked, the payment likely went through his card automatically. Check your Amazon orders to see if a purchase has been made and ask your dad if a charge has appeared. If it was a mistake, request a refund under Your Orders > Digital Orders within 7 days.

If your Kindle only allows reading, you can still buy books using another device. Use a computer or phone to buy the book on the Amazon website or Kindle app, then send it to your Kindle. Turn on Wi-Fi and sync your Kindle to download the book. For personal documents, you can email them to your Kindle.

Amazon sometimes offers a free or discounted Kindle version if you buy the paperback or audiobook. Some paperbacks include a Kindle version, but not all. If you buy an Audible audiobook, the Kindle version may be discounted. Check the book’s product page or your Amazon orders to see if a free Kindle version is available.

Amazon does not allow Kindle book gifting in Austria. You can buy an Amazon Austria gift card, so your friend can purchase the book, send money through PayPal or another method, or see if the book is available on Austrian Amazon or other eBook platforms like Kobo.

Try these fixes: 1. Restart your Kindle Fire by holding the power button for 40 seconds. 2. Check if Wi-Fi is working by opening the browser. 3. Manually sync in Settings > Sync Device. 4. Clear the Kindle app cache in Settings > Apps & Notifications > Amazon Kindle > Storage > Clear Cache. 5. Check for software updates in Settings > Device Options > System Updates. 6. Deregister and sign in again under Settings > My Account. 7. If nothing works, back up your data and reset in Settings > Device Options > Reset to Factory Defaults.

Try restarting your Kindle by holding the power button for 40 seconds. Check your Wi-Fi connection and try syncing again in Settings. Make sure your Kindle is updated by checking for software updates. If possible, switch to another Wi-Fi network. If the issue continues, reset your Kindle to factory settings or contact Amazon support.

When you see "Add to List" instead of "Buy Now," it usually means the book is unavailable in your region, out of stock, or available only through a subscription like Kindle Unlimited. Make sure you are signed in to the correct Amazon account and check to see if the book is available in another format.

If your book won’t download to your Kindle library after purchase, try these steps: Check your Wi-Fi connection, sync your Kindle, restart your Kindle, check your Amazon account under "Manage Your Content and Devices," and redeliver the book. If the issue continues, contact Amazon support.

You can save a payment method to your Amazon account, so you don't need to enter your credit card each time you buy a book. Purchases are charged automatically once your card or gift balance is linked, and you can enable one-click purchasing for faster checkouts.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.