How to Check Out Kindle Library eBooks and Return Them Early

Kindle, Library eBooks, Tips and Tricks9 Comments

A little while ago I came across a handy little guide that explained how to return a Kindle library ebook before the time was up. I found this detail a little surprising becuase I didn't know you could return them early. In fact, I double checked Amazon's help pages and it's not mentioned.

Weird. In any case, I figure that if I didn't know about it and i cannot find the info then it is worth a post. So here is a video and a slideshow. The first was made by King County Library System and it shows how to get the library ebook. The second was made Wake County Public Libraries and it explains how to return the library ebook (it's an option on the "Manage Your Kindle" page).

 

How to Return a Kindle eBook early
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Nate Hoffelder

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Nate Hoffelder is the founder and editor of The Digital Reader. He has been blogging about indie authors since 2010 while learning new tech skills weekly. He fixes author sites, and shares what he learns on The Digital Reader's blog. In his spare time, he fosters dogs for A Forever Home, a local rescue group.

9 Comments

  1. Mike Cane23 September, 2011

    Scroll down to learn about Error Code 710 from OverDrive!

    http://ebooktest.wordpress.com/2009/08/24/assorted-ebook-notes-for-monday-august-24-2009/

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  2. Armyturtl23 September, 2011

    Or just google “skindle” and remove the DRM so you can keep a copy of the book.

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  5. Andrea11 January, 2012

    Thank you so much for posting how to return!! I couldn’t find anything on either amazon or my library site.

    Thanks!!

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  6. Sue Gray6 October, 2012

    Thanks for the tip! This is all new to me and I had one I didn’t want anymore. Much appreciated!

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  8. Mm5 August, 2015

    Perfect. Thanks so much!

    Reply
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