fvrl offers e-books in kindle format through overdrive. here’s how to send them to your kindle or kindle app.
- find an ebook that is available in kindle format.
- borrow a kindle title.
- finish the loan on the amazon website.
- renew a kindle title.
- returns a kindle title.
search for an e-book that is available in kindle format.
Most of the overdrive e-books are available in kindle format. here’s how to find them if you’re using:
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- the fvrl catalogue: once you’ve searched for something that interests you, click on the “ebooks & audio” tab. then look for the “eformat” filter in the left column and select “kindle” to see only kindle titles.
- the fvrl catalog app: before searching, set “search in “filter to” ebooks and audio. you can’t limit results to kindle format only, but when you borrow a title, you’ll see if “borrow now – kindle” is an option.
- the libby app (or libbyapp .com): Search for something you’re interested in, then select Refine > supports > kindle to view only kindle titles. To always show only Kindle titles, tap Preferences > supports > kindle.
- the overdrive website: search for something you’re interested in, then use the “ebooks” filter to select “kindle” to see only kindle titles. To browse through all of the Kindle titles, select “Kindle Books” in the header. and to always show only kindle titles, go to my account > settings and choose kindle.
why aren’t all titles available in kindle format?
because the kindle format belongs to amazon, and it’s up to them to make the kindle files available. although this usually happens, it is not 100%.
The good news is that we can always ask overdrive to request the amazon kindle file. this often works, but not always. If you come across a title that isn’t available in Kindle format, please let us know and we’ll pass the request on to overdrive.
Meanwhile, your options depend on the type of device you have for reading eBooks. If you only have a kindle e-reader, there’s not much you can do besides wait. but if you have a newer smartphone, tablet, computer, kindle fire, etc., see “here’s what to do if you choose the wrong format” below for ways to read other formats.
borrow a kindle title.
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after choosing a title, select “borrow”. then choose the format: “kindle” or “read now with kindle” or “read with kindle”.
Here’s what to do if you choose the wrong format.
finish the loan on the amazon website.
after selecting the kindle format, you will be sent to the amazon website.
- if you’re signed in to your amazon account, check which device the book will go to and select “get book from library”. (You will need internet connection to download the book).
- If you are not signed in to your amazon account, select “get book from library”, sign in and then choose your device.
- All borrowed kindle titles are listed in your amazon account along with purchased kindle titles. You’ll find them under “manage your content and devices,” with “borrowed” after the title.
once the library book is sent to your kindle, you read it like any other kindle title.
how can i send a kindle book to another device?
- log in to your amazon account under “manage your content and devices”.
- select the title.
- select the “deliver” button at the top from the list.
- Choose the device you want and select “hand over”.
renew a kindle title.
basically, you renew the title in your overdrive app or website, then delete the title from your amazon account, then download it again. for more detailed instructions, “how to renew kindle books from your library” on the overdrive help site.
returns a kindle title.
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kindle titles automatically return at the end of the payment period, like other e-books.
can i return a kindle title early?
yes!
- go to “manage your content and devices” on amazon and sign in if you haven’t already done so.
- find the book you want to return. it will be in the list of all your kindle titles, both purchased and checked out, and it will say “borrowed” after the title.
- select the small box with three dots, to the left of the title .
- select “return this book”.
can i see a list of my previous kindle payments?
yes! Previously retired titles are still in your amazon account under “manage your content and devices”, only now they say “loan expired” after the title.
but if you want, you can remove the title entirely from your list by selecting the item and choosing “remove” at the top of the list.
still having problems? You can get help using fvrl’s online resources, or visit the overdrive help site or the libby help site.
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