How to Read Kindle Books on PC
Kindle is the most preferred choice for reading eBooks. But you dont need the Kindle device to read Kindle books. Yes, you can read Kindle books on PC. You can turn your PC or laptop to a big screen eBook reader and read Kindle books from Amazon. Here are the three methods to read Kindle books on PC..
1.Use Amazon’s Kindle for PC
- Sign into your Amazon account and visit the Kindle App page.
- Click on “Download for PC & Mac” and your download will automatically begin.
- Install the software as you would any program file, then open the Kindle for PC app when successfully installed.
- Enter your Amazon account information and sign in.
- Buy Kindle books from Amazon. There are thousands of free Kindle books too.
- Click on the Kindle icon on your PC, your Kindle library will appear. Double click on any title to read the book on your PC.
While I have the Kindle device, I still use Kindle for PC for reading graphic novels or PDFs.
2. Use Kindle Cloud Reader
Kindle Cloud Reader enables you to read Kindle books without downloading any software or app. It is a web-based tool developed by Amazon that allows you to instantly read Kindle books online on a web browser. The reader is compatible with browsers like Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Safari, and Firefox. It doesn’t require Kindle e-reader or a tablet. Follow the given below steps to read Kindle books online in a web browser.
- Go to Kindle Cloud Reader Sign-in page here.
- Sign-in to Kindle Cloud Reader with your Amazon account information.
- A pop-up window appears asking you to set up Kindle Cloud Reader for reading.
- Click Enable Offline button and then you will be asked to install a browser extension.
- Click on Install button, and once the installation is complete, you will be able to read books when you are offline.
- Once you sign in to the Kindle Cloud Reader, you will see Kindle library on the main page.
- Simply double click on the book cover to start reading the book.
3. Use Third-Party Reader App
Kindle books purchased from Amazon are protected with Kindle DRM, so Kindle books can be used only on Kindle associated devices and software. However, you can read Kindle books on a third party reader installed on your computer by removing Kindle DRM from Kindle books. There are various tools and software like Calibre to remove DRM from the eBook. All you need to do is to follow the following steps…
- Download the Kindle books on your computer using the Kindle app.
- Download the Calibre-ebook management
- Import the books into Calibre’s Library, and the tool will stripe out Kindle Propriety formats to your desired file type.
- Once the conversion is done, you will see the converted ebook in the main window of the Calibre library.
- Add the Kindle books to your reader app like Calibre, Bibliovore, Freda, Bookviser Reader etc to enjoy reading your favorite ebook on PC.
So go on and can enjoy all the benefits of eBooks and read the latest bestsellers and literary classics on your laptop or desktop computer.
Do you read Kindle Books on PC?
April 13, 2020 6:15 pm|
Do you use the unlimited kindle? Is that good? What is your opinion?
April 14, 2020 12:24 am|
I use Kindle Unlimited. It’s good no doubt. Because you get free access to a huge number of books with that annual subscription.
But the only limitation I have seen is that many of the latest books aren’t available under the Kindle Unlimited package.
April 13, 2020 6:15 pm|
I didn’t know I can read my kindle books on my laptop. Thanks a lot for sharing this buddy.
April 13, 2020 6:22 pm|
I will try this once the lockdown is over and I have more free time to do what I want.
April 13, 2020 6:42 pm|
I thought Kindle books can be read using Kindle only 🙂
Now more people can join in!
April 13, 2020 7:50 pm|
Thank you for such valuable information. I didn’t know about the PC option.
April 13, 2020 8:01 pm|
This is a good idea to read the kindle books on the PC. Thanks for sharing.
April 13, 2020 8:36 pm|
I like Kindle Cloud Reader.
April 13, 2020 8:52 pm|
I am a Kindle fan. Once I searched for this trick but I didn’t get it. Thanks for this brilliant post Shilpa.
April 13, 2020 10:13 pm|
I read them on my tablet, but not my PC. Maybe I should!
K is for …
April 13, 2020 10:16 pm|
This will clear the misunderstanding that one can read kindle books only through the device.
April 14, 2020 12:25 am|
I have been reading Kindle on my laptop.
A good and very informative post.
April 14, 2020 11:38 am|
I have the kindle app on my iphone and ipad. I used to have it on my PC that crashed but haven’t loaded on my new laptop. Nice clear information in your post.
April 14, 2020 11:53 am|
Useful information Shilpa, I have never tried kindle.. I will try, thanks for sharing 🙂
April 14, 2020 6:28 pm|
I do read a lot of ebooks, but haven’t yet warmed up to reading for pleasure on the laptop. Nopes, laptop does not work for me.
April 14, 2020 7:13 pm|
Thank you so much for this informative article. I must confess that I have never read a book on a kindle or any other device. I have mostly read short informational eBooks, but never a novel online. I must give it a try! Will put a kindle on my Christmas list! 🙂
April 14, 2020 9:23 pm|
i was using kindle cloud reader i had no idea that kindle could be downloaded for mac too. thanks for the info now i’ll download it for my mac.
April 15, 2020 10:58 pm|
So grateful that the Amazon Kindle app is available for use on all digital devices! I don’t have a Kindle ereader but I use the app on all my devices. Feels great to carry all my digital books with me to read whenever I want!
April 16, 2020 10:52 am|
This is just the thing I wanted to know during these lockdown times. Thank you so much for sharing the kindle to PC idea.
April 16, 2020 10:20 pm|
Wow, this post comes as a great solution as I love to be on my PC instead of a phone, be it whats app or even insta. Thanks for sharing ways to watch kindle on PC, I’m sure gonna get glued to it
April 17, 2020 10:15 pm|
This is really helpful to many. While reading, I mostly stick to my Kindle because well, fewer distractions that way! 🙂