Though I never considered myself a bibliophile as a young adult, when I got my first Kindle years ago, I found myself unable to put it down. 

A Kindle is a great way to carry all your books in one single package. A handy device that is lighter than a tablet and relatively inexpensive, the Kindle makes it easy to buy, borrow, and keep your books safe. 

How to share or loan a Kindle book

There are two simple ways to share a Kindle book: by loaning it to someone else or by sharing it through your family library. We'll cover both options, so you can choose which suits your needs.

Loaning a Kindle book

There are some books that you can loan to other users after you've purchased them. Unfortunately, many don't support loaning. The publisher sets the loaning conditions for their books, so the loan term varies -- but is often about 14 days.  If the book isn't accepted as a loan within seven days, it will be returned to you.

Step 1: Go to your Amazon account

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Log in then click on Account & Lists

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Use either the mobile app or a web browser to log into your Amazon account, then access your account settings by clicking on Account & Lists on the top right of the page.

Step 2: Click on Content & Devices

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Click on Content & Devices

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Go into Content & Devices on Amazon; this will give you access to the settings of your purchased devices and content like books, apps, video, and music. 

Step 3: Select Books

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Choose Books

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