Today, Amazon announced that Kindle and Kindle app customers can now borrow Kindle books from more than 11,000 local libraries in the United States. This is can be done with a valid library card and an Amazon account.
Kindle copies will also carry an expiration date just like checking out books at the library. But afterwards, books can be renewed or purchased through Amazon, with all of your bookmarks and notes still in place.
When borrowing a Kindle book from the local library, readers can enhance their reading experience by taking advantage of the following features:
- Whispersync technology : wirelessly sync your books, notes, highlights, and last page read across Kindle and free Kindle reading apps
- Real Page Numbers: Easy reference to passages with page numbers that correspond to actual print editions
- Share favorite passages on your social networks such as Facebook and Twitter
- Popular Highlights shows what the community of Kindle readers think are the most interesting passages in the books
- Public Notes allow you to share your notes and see what others are saying about Kindle books
Book copies can be downloaded to Kindle or Kindle app-enable device via WiFi or USB.
The books checked out can be read on Kindle device or free Kindle apps for Android, iPad, iPod touch, iPhone, PC, Mac, BlackBerry or Windows Phone, in addition to their web browser with Kindle Cloud Reader.
Recently Amazon added also new services like Textbook Rentals or the Amazon Student App to its Kindle platform.
Source: Amazon
