Kindle is our most affordable e-reader—now with a touchscreen display, exclusive Kindle features, twice the storage, and more.

Designed for readers

Kindle is purpose-built for reading. Indulge your love of reading without interruptions like email alerts and push notifications. The weeks-long battery life means that you can read for weeks on a single charge. Kindle uses actual ink particles and proprietary, hand-built fonts to create crisp text similar to what you see in a physical book. Kindle is lighter than most paperback books, making it easy and comfortable to hold in one hand for extended periods of time.

Easy on the eyes

Every time your eyes switch from a bright screen to a dimmer, ambient room, your eyes have to adjust, which may result in fatigue. With Kindle, the page is the same brightness as everything else in the room, so there is not any adjustment needed. Choose between eight text sizes to prevent tired eyes and keep you reading longer.

Flip through without losing your place

With Page Flip, You’ll be able to skim page-by-page, scan by chapter, or skip to the end for a sneak peek without losing your place.

Take and share notes

Add margin notes that You’ll be able to edit, delete, or even export from your device to your computer. Share highlighted sections and meaningful quotes on Facebook, Twitter, and Goodreads, and see passages steadily highlighted by other Kindle readers.

Go beyond a book with the following features (coming soon)

Enhanced search

It’s even easier to find what you are in search of by combining and previewing results from your Library, Goodreads, and the Kindle Store on the same page.

Family Library

Family Library links your Amazon account to that of your spouse or partner. For the first time, you and your family can access and easily share not only your own Kindle books, but also books from the Amazon account of a spouse or partner.

Word Wise

Word Wise, available on many popular English language titles, makes it easier to enjoy and quickly take note more challenging books. Short and simple definitions automatically appear above difficult words, so You’ll be able to keep reading with fewer interruptions. Tap on a word to bring up a simple card with definitions, synonyms, and more. You’ll be able to adjust the number of hints you see with a simple slider.

Expanded X-Ray

X-Ray’s new timeline view permits you to easily flip through notable passages to remind yourself of what’s happened in the book, or navigate easily through images. X-Ray permits you to explore the “Bones of the Book.” See all of the passages across a book that mention relevant ideas, fictional characters, historical figures, places, or topics of interest.

About the Book

With About the Book, see information about the book as you start to read, including its place in a series and creator information, plus mark it as “Currently Reading” on Goodreads.

Never be without a book

Shop Amazon’s expansive selection, choose a title, and begin reading in seconds. Download books in under 60 seconds—no computer required. Connect easily to your home Wi-Fi network or Wi-Fi hotspots on the road. Enjoy free Wi-Fi access at AT&T hotspots across the U.S. With our fast, free wireless delivery, borrow Kindle books from your public library and start reading on your Kindle.

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