124 PCWorld AUGUST 2019HERE’S HOW HOW TO GET FREE BOOKS ON KINDLE
holders to download free ebooks (and movies
and audio content, too) from their public library,
school or institution’s collection to their Kindles.
The more library cards you have in your name,
the more books you have access to.
Using OverDrive is dead simple. After
entering your library card number and the PIN
assigned to you when you were issued your
card (if you can’t remember it, ask your
librarian), you’ll have access to all of the
digital content that your library has in its
collection. The more libraries you belong to,
the better chance there is of finding some-
thing you’ll want to read.Just like a brick-and-mortar library with
actual books on its shelves, only one person
can take out a book on OverDrive at a time. If
a book is available, click Borrow and follow
the prompts. The service also provides a
well-written help section to walk you through
the process. Depending on your library’s
rules, you may be able to choose from a
number of loan periods. If a book’s unavail-
able, many libraries will allow you to join a
waiting list. When your turn comes around,
OverDrive will let you know.
That’s the good stuff. Now for the bad:
Not all libraries offer Kindle-ready editions ofWith OverDrive, your local library becomes your Kindle’s best friend.