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How to get to books in your Kindle library

One of the biggest perks of reading on a Kindle is the ability to store an enormous number of books, so you can take your entire library with you wherever you go. It's so slim and light, in fact, that you'll never have to go anywhere again without something to read. But if you buy a new Kindle device or install the Kindle app on your phone or tablet, how do you get to your library of Kindle titles? It's super easy-here's what you need to know.

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How to get to your library on your Kindle

Your library of books and documents is easy to get to on your Kindle-you just need to find the Home page. If your Kindle is already in a book, just tap anywhere along the top of the screen. You should see a drop-down menu appear with a variety of options like font, bookmarks, and search. On the left side, you should see Home. Tap that.
Now you're on the Home page. In the From Your Librarysection, you can see some of your most recently opened titles. Or tap the Library tab at the bottom of the screen to browse your entire library.

How to get your library onto your Kindle

But what if you don't see your Kindle library on your Kindle at all? The good news is that your library should automatically appear on your Kindle device and on any Kindle apps you've installed on devices like your phone or tablet. You simply need to sign in with the same Amazon account that you used to purchase the Kindle books to start with. For most people, that's easy-you probably only have a single Amazon account, so use that to sign in to the Kindle device or app.

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But if your Kindle device is already connected to an Amazon account that's not yours, you'll need to deregister it from that account and then sign in with your own. To do that, go to your Kindle's Home page and tap the three dots at the top right of the screen. In the drop-down menu, choose Settings, then Your account. Finally, tap Deregister deviceand follow the instructions to remove the Kindle from that account.
After that, you can sign in to your own Amazon account on that Kindle and you'll see your own Kindle book library appear on the device.

How to troubleshoot your Kindle if it's not showing your library

Most of the time, you'll be able to see your library on your Kindle without any difficulty. But on those rare occasions when your titles aren't showing up on your Kindle and you know you're signed into the right Amazon account, there are a few simple troubleshooting steps you can take.
First, make sure your Kindle is connected to the internet-you should see a Wi-Fi symbol at the top of the Home page. If you don't, tap the three dots at the top right of the screen. In the drop-down menu, choose Settings, then Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and ensure Airplane mode is off and the device is connected to Wi-Fi.
Then swipe down from the very top of the screen to reveal the Quick Actionsmenu. Tap Sync and let the Kindle ensure your data is up to date.

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One last thing to try: restart your Kindle. Press and hold the power button until you see the pop-up Power window. Choose Restart; let the Kindle shut off, and turn it on again. Sync the Kindle one more time. If none of those steps work, you might need to contact Amazon's customer service.

Adding books to a Kindle Kids or Child Profile

A subscription to Amazon Kids+unlocks access to thousands of books and audiobooks kids love, but there are other ways to add age-appropriate content to a Kindle Kidsdevice or Child Profile on Kindle:
If you've enabled Store access through Parental Controls, any purchase attempt requires a parental control PIN, giving you as the parent or guardian the opportunity to review and approve book requests.
To share a book you've purchased on your account, use any of the methods below:
  • On your device, go to Household Sharing under the three-dot menu in the top right of Home. Select the profile you'd like share content with and check the content you'd like to share. Then hit save. The next time your child opens their profile and is connected to the web, they'll see the content under the "Added for You" section of Home.
  • On the web, log into your Amazon account and navigate to Manage Your Content and Devices > Settings > Household and Family Library, then select which books you want to share with your child's profile.
  • You can also share content using the Amazon Kids Parent Dashboard(available as an app or on the web). In the Content menu, select the child profile that you wish to manage and choose the purchased content you'd like to add to your kids' device or profile.

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