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How To Add and Import eBooks to the Kindle Reading Mobile App Library

The Kindle reading app allows you to access your Kindle eBook library and read your books on any device, whether Android, iOS, PC or Mac. Adding eBooks to the Kindle app library is easy, whether you purchase them from Amazon or obtain them elsewhere. Here are the main ways to import eBooks into your Kindle app.

Purchase Kindle Books From Amazon

  • Open the Kindle app and go to the Kindle store to browse and purchase Kindle books directly. Any books you buy will automatically download to your library.
  • You can also purchase Kindle books on the Amazon website and they will sync to your Kindle app library. Go to amazon.com and search for Kindle books to buy.
  • Kindle books purchased on Amazon will be available to read on any device with the Kindle app installed and logged into your Amazon account. Your entire Kindle library syncs across devices.

Send Personal eBooks to Your Kindle Email

  • Amazon provides a free “Send to Kindle” service that allows you to email eBooks and documents to your registered Kindle devices.
  • To find your Kindle email address, open the Kindle app and go to Settings > Send-to-Kindle Email.
  • Email an eBook file as an attachment to this address from your email account. Supported formats include MOBI, PDF, Word Docs, HTML files, and more[1].
  • The eBook should appear in your Kindle app library within a few minutes, ready to download and read on any device.

Transfer eBooks via USB

  • Connect your Android or iOS device to your computer with a USB cable.
  • Open the device storage on your computer and navigate to the “Books” or “Kindle” folder.
  • Drag and drop your eBook files into this folder. Make sure they are supported formats like MOBI or PDF.
  • Open your Kindle app and the books should now appear in your library under “Device” or “On Device”.

Use a Third-Party eBook Management App (Android Only)

  • Apps like Calibre allow you to wirelessly transfer DRM-free eBooks to your Kindle app on Android.
  • Connect your Android device and Calibre will detect it. You can then drag and drop eBooks to send them to your device.
  • Open the Kindle app and refresh your library to see the transferred books.

Tips For Adding eBooks to Kindle

  • To ensure eBooks appear properly in your Kindle library, use supported formats like MOBI, AZW3, PDF, Word Docs, HTML files, etc. Other formats may not display or sync properly[2].
  • You can email eBooks up to 50MB to your Kindle address. For larger files up to 200MB, use the Send to Kindle desktop app or Kindle cloud reader[3].
  • eBooks purchased from other stores may have DRM protection. You’ll need to remove this first before adding them to your Kindle app.
  • Use a third-party eBook converter app if you need to convert EPUB or other formats to MOBI to ensure proper Kindle compatibility.

Managing Your Kindle Library

Once you’ve populated your Kindle app with lots of great eBook content, you may need to organize your library:

  • Create collections in your Kindle app library to categorize books by author, genre, or series.
  • Sort your library by recent, author, title or other criteria to browse books easily.
  • Remove book samples and old reads you have finished to declutter your library.
  • Use the Kindle Cloud Reader website to manage your entire Kindle library including devices, content, and settings.
  • Download eBook files from your Kindle library to your computer for backup purposes using free software like Calibre.

Read Kindle Books on Any Device

The main benefit of using the Kindle app is it allows you to access your entire Kindle eBook library on any device you own:

  • Android phones and tablets – Install the free Kindle app from the Google Play store
  • iPhone and iPad – Install the free Kindle app from the iOS App Store
  • PC – Install the free Kindle app for PC from Amazon
  • Mac – Install the free Kindle app for Mac from Amazon
  • Web Browser – Use the Kindle Cloud Reader website

Once logged into your Amazon account, all your purchased and imported Kindle books will be available on any device with the Kindle app installed. This allows you to pick up where you left off reading no matter which device you use.

Conclusion

Adding eBooks to your Kindle app library is simple whether you buy Kindle books on Amazon or obtain books elsewhere. By using the Send to Kindle email service, USB transfer, or third-party apps, you can populate your Kindle reader with eBooks from any source for a unified library accessible on all devices. Keeping your library organized using collections and the Kindle Cloud Reader website allows you to easily manage your Kindle books.

References

[1] https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=G5WYD9SAF7PGXRNA
[2] https://www.coywolf.news/productivity/what-formats-does-kindle-support/
[3] https://www.theverge.com/23842102/kindle-amazon-import-files-epub

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