Amazon Kindle Book Lending is a feature that allows Kindle users to lend eligible Kindle books to friends and family for up to 14 days. This feature is available on all Kindle e-readers, Fire tablets, and the Kindle reading app for iOS and Android devices.
To lend a book, you must be the owner of the book and the book must be eligible for lending. Not all Kindle books are eligible for lending, and some publishers may choose to opt-out of lending for specific titles. To check if a book is eligible for lending, you can look for the "Loan this book" button on the book's detail page on the Amazon website.
Once you have identified an eligible book, you can loan it by following these steps:
Go to the Amazon website and log in to your account.
Find the book you want to loan on your Kindle Library.
Click on the "Actions" button next to the book title, then select "Loan this book."
Enter the recipient's email address and an optional personal message.
Click on "Send now" to send the loan request.
The recipient will receive an email with instructions on how to accept the loan. Once they accept the loan, they will have 14 days to read the book before it automatically returns to your library.
It's important to note that while the book is on loan, you won't be able to access it. Also, you can loan a book only once and you cannot loan a book if you're currently borrowing it.
Another worth mentioning feature is the Amazon Prime Reading, where Prime members can borrow one book per month for free, and you don't have to worry about loaning it to someone else.
In conclusion, Kindle Book Lending is a convenient feature that allows Kindle users to share their favorite books with friends and family without having to physically give away their own copy. However, it's important to be aware that not all books are eligible for lending and that you won't have access to the book while it's on loan.