the ultimate guide to kindle unlimited 💰📚

[@mikequist1]

Thanks for your comments. I find that there are a number of classic novels available through KU that come with the audiobook as a bonus. Since I like to read while listening (it increases my reading speed and helps me keep focused on the page), this is a big plus for the service.

[@LottieSmalley]

Yes!! I love that ebook x audiobook combo too! 🫶

[@user-xp9ry8yh9z]

Some libraries will also let you borrow books that you can read through the Kindle service. Once you borrow from the library, their link will take you directly to your Amazon Kindle account.

[@LottieSmalley]

Yes! I use Libby and love being able to get library books on my Kindle 🩷

[@GM-tu7di]

I’m kind of undecided because I really enjoy holding and smelling and the tactile experience of books! 📚 not sure I’d enjoy reading on a kindle? But then I love the convenience when you travel and reading on the beach 🏖️

[@susanroddy3013]

Love my kindle and kindle unlimited. I use my audible earned credit for new releases.

[@LottieSmalley]

Me too! Love that! 🫶🫶

[@AdrianaGarciaGonzalez-j4n]

I’ve finally got a kindle for the first time and your videos have been sooo helpful. Great video and loved the kindle settings one ❤ Thanks!

[@marshadixon2319]

I’ve used kindle unlimited for some time now. I work in my van during the day so I either can have Alexa read my book or my iPhone can read it also. I can go through several books in a month this way so it’s worth it to me. I also use hoopla and Libby for the books that may not be available yet for kindle unlimited. I believe that if you borrow a book and it leaves K/U, you still have that in your library to read. I always keep my full 20 checked out and just keep returning and borrowing. I have found several new authors and series through K/U

[@LottieSmalley]

That's a really smart way to maximize your reading!! I love Hoopla and Libby too 😻😻 It’s so great to save with library apps! And good pro tips too!

[@carlamasterson2522]

Here’s my tip to cut your Kindle Unlimited cost by at least half, pay for a month and when you get to the last day or two of that month return all your read books and make sure you have your full 20 book borrow limit of unread books downloaded on to your Kindle. Turn your Kindle to airplane mode and cancel your subscription. As long as you keep your Kindle in airplane mode the books will stay on your Kindle so you have however long it takes you to read those 20 books before you need to subscribe for another month. Most people will take at least a month to read 20 books cutting your yearly cost by half, if it takes you 2 months to read the 20 books then you would only have to pay for 4 months to get Kindle Unlimited books for a whole year!

[@catt3911]

How many time have you done this? And I assume this wouldn’t work if you launched the app from your phone?

[@carlamasterson2522]

@@catt3911 I do it every time. I get Kindle Unlimited, when the month I’ve paid for is coming to an end I load up my Kindle with my full allotment of unread books (make sure the books have actually downloaded onto the Kindle before switching to airplane mode) turn off the wi-fi on my Kindle and cancel my kindle unlimited from renewing. As long as the Wi-Fi is switched off the books remain on your device until you switch the Wi-Fi back on again. I haven’t tried it with the Kindle app on a phone, but you would have to keep the phone from accepting any wi-fi signal so I don’t think it would be suitable for a phone or tablet, just the Kindle itself.

[@LottieSmalley]

This is devious 😂 and maybe … brilliant? 🧐💡

[@carlamasterson2522]

@@LottieSmalleyWah ha ha 😜

[@eujuliananobre]

Your videos are so good!

[@LottieSmalley]

@@eujuliananobre omg thank you so much 🩷🩷🩷

[@gidgetgrlreading9603]

I'm going back and forth on the cost. I use my library a lot of ebooks but do love the fact you can get so many ebooks on kindle unlimited and some even come with the audiobook as well. I said I'd drop it after the new year but still not sure if I actually will. I need to do the price comparison you did to truly make up my mind I think. Thanks for the video.

[@LottieSmalley]

The price comparison is definitely fun & helpful! Using the library to save is also key and I love when they have the free audiobook through KU too. I thought I would just try it for a few months too and found myself keeping my subscription so sounds like we’re in the same boat haha. Thanks for watching!

[@Galene2012]

This is soo helpful since I’m getting one for Christmas!

[@LottieSmalley]

@@Galene2012 YAY! So exciting

[@sharonhill6184]

I’ve had a paperwhite kindle for years now and have just subscribed to KU. They had a deal on during Black Friday sale 3 months for 99c (Australia) I decided to take up the . I’m loving it so far as I do read a lot and since moving house my local library isn’t as good as the one I use to although I still use it from time to time. After the 3 months it will be $13.99 a month and I’m pretty sure I will keep it going 😊

[@2008Sanai]

I love kindle unlimited!! ❤

[@LottieSmalley]

Me too!!

[@angelavanpelt2228]

Love your videos and what book are you currently reading

[@LottieSmalley]

@@angelavanpelt2228 thank you!! I’m reading divine rivals right now!

[@Hurik4ine]

Another pro tip - kindle unlimited books can be used towards a discount when buying Audible versions.

[@Nxmakeupjunkie]

Ohhhhh, I’ll have to look into that 😮

[@LottieSmalley]

Omg yes!! That’s a great tip!

[@JM-pm1yb]

I think I would do this if the cost was about $8 a month. I know $12 doesn’t sound like THAT much more. But that’s $144 a year!!!!!! I know it’s arguably cheaper if you consistently read two or three books a month. But it just feels like a lot. I feel like Libby is the best option for most. Just keep in mind that you have a time limit with those.

[@LottieSmalley]

Totally valid! I agree, I think $8 would make me feel better about the cost too. Libby is an amazing alternative for sure 🫶

[@surferwavebabe]

I read 10-15 books a month, KU is very worth it for me

[@LottieSmalley]

Definitely!!

[@SarahLichtenauer]

🪱Great video again! Kara Thomas is a really good mystery/thriller author. There's always a twist that I typically don't see coming.

[@LottieSmalley]

Thank you!! And ooo ✍️✍️ noted

[@lauraharris7516]

Thanks for sharing. I appreciate all you tips.

[@LottieSmalley]

I’m glad it was helpful!

[@taylorhardaway8031]

I about to get a kindle, but I’m just gonna use Libby.

[@LottieSmalley]

Libby is awesome! If the wait time on my Libby holds wasn’t so long I’d do the same 🫶

[@michellespriggs7789]

@@LottieSmalleyTry adding a different library. I have library cards from 3 libraries in my area and Libby lets me borrow from all of them.

[@mrbqkc]

🪱🪱🪱 anybody else already a huge fan of KU just watching for fun? 😅

[@CinemaChapters]

This is sooo me 😂😂😂

[@LottieSmalley]

love y’all 😽😽😽

[@rhondita95]

Yup! And I use the free audio with kindle ALL THE TIME,

[@AbbyAsselin]

this is such a fun vid idea, loved the cost-benefit analysis! need to be more intentional about reading at least one KU a month for sure 🪱

[@LottieSmalley]

@@AbbyAsselin eee thank you! I do too tbh!

[@sayuriakirayuu7944]

The thing is that kindle unlimited have mostly romance and dark romance books, that's nice. But I mostly read thrillers/horror books, and many japanese and korean authors. Many of the books on my tbr are not on KU, so it's not worth it in my case

[@LottieSmalley]

Makes sense!

[@dizzyk54]

Thanks for this video!!

[@LottieSmalley]

Of course!!

[@siskysavesthetrilogy]

what do you think about the kobos??

[@LottieSmalley]

@@siskysavesthetrilogy I haven’t tried one but I would love to try one at some point!! Gotta save up haha

[@almightyvock]

I am a 45 year white guy that reads mostly horror + suspense + nonfiction. It seems that unlimited is not really intended for those genres, as most are romance and dark fantasy geared towards women. Also, you can simply get titles from an actual library.

[@LottieSmalley]

I hear that for sure

[@greenchemgirl]

I can get quite a few non fiction on KU which I like. 👌

[@LottieSmalley]

yesss

[@nzlisam6715]

🪱 Very helpful. Thanks!

[@LottieSmalley]

So glad you found it helpful! 🫶

[@charlenepodgorski8545]

I don’t subscribe to kindle KU because I use Libby so my thoughts I can just borrow on Libby at no cost

[@LottieSmalley]

So true, it’s great to leverage Libby!! If the wait time on my Libby holds wasn’t so long I’d do the same!

[@lenadublin3453]

🪱love these videos!

[@LottieSmalley]

So glad!🩷🩷

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[@aka.strictly.bookish]

🪱 Hello! Love your channel!

[@LottieSmalley]

@@aka.strictly.bookish hi!! thank you so much!

[@NightTrekker-d1s]

Kindle unlimited is a bait and switch scam. I got it, and the very first book I wanted to read... still has a charge! So you pay a monthly subscription and still pay for the book. How in the F are these scum at Amazon not arrested yet?

[@LottieSmalley]

@@NightTrekker-d1s if the book you wanted to read still had a charge, then I think maybe it isn’t included in the kindle unlimited catalog. not every book is part of it. but I feel your frustration!

[@brinda.s.21]

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[@LottieSmalley]

Hi!! Thank you 🙏 I do like mine! I mostly use it for steps and sleep tracking and I find it’s more attractive than lots of other wearable fitness tech so I think that’s a plus too

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