Kindle Unlimited in India – everything you need to know

I've been a Kindle Unlimited(KU) Subscriber and Kindle Device Reader for quite a few years now.

My device is a basic 6-inch reader with no colors and nothing fancy. And yet I continue to read at least 2/3 books on it, for it's sheer ease and features. Read on to know why.

What is Kindle Unlimited?

Everybody now has heard of Amazon and Kindle Unlimited is Amazon’s digital reading subscription. Imagine a digital library, only better. Millions of books ready to be devoured at a click.

 Education or Entertainment could never have been easier. 

How does Kindle Unlimited work?

Contrary to the belief that you need to own a Kindle device to enjoy Kindle Unlimited, the Kindle Unlimited App is absolutely free.

You can download it on your phone, your laptop, or your tablet and of course it’s in-built on a Kindle device. To download or borrow books you will have to pay a monthly subscription fee.

Your books on the KU App can be read anywhere, everywhere (I’ve read them in my toilet too). You get access to millions of books available in the digital format and some audiobooks. What’s more there are no restrictions of the date on how long you can have these books but there is a restriction on the number of books you can borrow at a given time – Ten. Plenty, I say.

Due to the huge community of book loving Indian readers, India is the first country in Asia and the 10th country worldwide that Amazon has launched Unlimited in.

Here's where you can subscribe to Kindle Unlimited

Here's where you can download the Kindle Reading App.

And here's the entire catalog of Kindle Books

You can browse books on Amazon. Select a Book and against the book you will see a tag for Kindle Unlimited.

Select The Kindle Edition and Click read for free. If you have multiple devices, select the device you need the book to be delivered on and your ready to read. The book will be delivered instantly.

How can I subscribe to Kindle Unlimited in India?

The link below will take you to the subscription page 

or

go to Amazon.com and type in Kindle Unlimited on the search bar.

All you need is an amazon.in account with a valid credit card.

You can easily enable 1-click payment (another very convenient feature) for your KU subscription.

What is the price or charges for the subscription in India?

The subscription fee for Kindle Unlimited in India is Rs. 169 per month.

For even more savings, users can subscribe for six months at Rs. 999 or for a yearly subscription by paying Rs. 1799 (save Rs. 229).

Is Kindle Unlimited worth it in India?

Let me answer this question by making a comparison of this digital subscription with traditional subscriptions – Libraries. Then you can decide for yourself.

How can I get Kindle Unlimited for free?

Are all books free in Kindle Unlimited?

No.

The books that are free will be marked as Rs.0.00 against their cover and Read for free if you go to the details of the book.

However, let me give a few examples where I can show you how even if some books have to be paid for, they work out cheaper than anywhere else.

I have created a chart of 8 books I want to read this month, put in their prices on KU and prices for books. Be the judge.

Which books are free on Kindle Unlimited?

You can find all the books under KU here.

The best in Free Books keep changing based on new releases and reader's ratings. But here's a list of books I was delighted to find free on KU. 

100 Best (Free)Fiction Books for Kindle Unlimited readers in India

What are the best books on Kindle Unlimited in India?

This list will be based on my personal choice of course. But includes many bestsellers.

50 best self-help books to read in 2021 on your Kindle

Best fiction books free on Kindle Unlimited in India

Non-fiction best reads on Kindle Unlimited

Man's Search for Meaning: The classic tribute to hope from the Holocaust 

Untamed – Glennan Doyle

If You Tell BY GREGG OLSEN

Becoming BY MICHELLE OBAMA

Think Like a Monk BY JAY SHETTY

The Room Where It Happened BY JOHN BOLTON

Fiction best reads on KU

Pride & Prejudice Paperback – 1 January 2013

1984

The Tuscan Child

Anxious people by Fredrick Backman

The Guest List by Lucy Foley

How many books are on Kindle Unlimited?

Unlimited – literally. How many can you read in your life? 1000? 2000? 3000? Definitely much more than that.

Amazon’s official claim is 1 million and a catalog that is growing every day.

Do you have to pay for books on Kindle Unlimited?

Yes and No. Depends on the book. Majority books are free. The ones that are not are available at a very low price.

Can Kindle unlimited be shared?

Although you cannot share you Ku subscription you can read books from your KU subscription on multiple devices: Kindle Devices, Phone, Tablet or PC. Every device will ask for your KU login credentials.

What are the best book series on Kindle unlimited ?

2 popular book series worldwide that aer vaialble as a kindle edition are

• The Harry Potter series – 7 books series
• Hunger Games – 3 books series
• The Shiva Trilogy - 3 book series

How to read books in Amazon Kindle?

10 reasons why I love the Kindle Reading App.

1. Free - It's a free reading app. No charge whatsoever and you can download it to any device with a single Amazon account. 
2. Highlights – just select the text and highlight in 4 different colors. I use the pink color for quotable sentences and the yellow color for spelling errors or editing errors I find as a book reviewer. You can share the selected text directly as a quote, or search for it on the internet or even just copy it. 
3. Taking notes – making notes in the margin of physical book looks messy and untidy. Just tap on the screen and a context menu appears that let’s you take notes on the App. Penning my thoughts has never been easier.
4. Inbuilt dictionary – I love learning adding new words to my vocabulary. Its so much easier when while reading all you have to do is select the word and the dictionary automatically pops up with the meaning, synonyms and so much other stuff.
5. Back color of the pages of the book – again 4 options. I love the black background when reading in the night and the white background when reading in daylight. It’s super easy to switch and I can adjust the brightness to suit my tastes.
6. Font settings – I can go as big or as tiny as I like. My eyesight is still good enough to go easy on the smallest.
7. Progress bar in the bottom that tells me how long I have to finish the book/chapter. Its so easy to track.
8. No bookmarks need. Just switch off the phone screen or switch to another app without worrying of losing track of your last read page. The next time you open the app it will automatically take you to the last page read across multiple devices. Isn’t it amazing? You can even switch between books in the library that easily.
9. Didn’t like a book, Click - return it, Click - pick another one, click – start reading the next. A matter of seconds, literally.
10. Goodreads linked – if you’re on Goodreads, the app automatically updates your bookshelf, current reads and finished books to your Goodreads account. As a book reviewer I find this super useful.

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How to turn off auto renew kindle unlimited?

You can cancel or disable Auto Renew for your Membership by visiting this page.

What are the best finance books on kindle unlimited?

This list is in no way exhaustive, there are hundreds, if not thousands of more books on Finance, but I cannot link all of them here. So I am penning down my favorites. 

• Rich Dad Poor Dad 
• The Intelligent Investor
• What the Economy Needs Now
• Think and Grow Rich

What is Prime reading?

Amazon Prime subscription in India has two subscription options. You can take the annual subscription pack that costs Rs999 per year, or a monthly subscription package which is priced at Rs129 per year. Prime reading is a toned down version of the Kindle Unlimited, which is a massive library of books.

Is Kindle Unlimited free for Prime members in India?

No. both are separate subscriptions. If you are on Amazon Prime member, the prime reading membership is inclusive, but the Kindle Unlimited subscription is separate.

How to Manage your kindle subscriptions? "

Go to the page and sign into your Amazon account. You can manage your membership by visiting Your Account, Memberships and Subscriptions.

Where can I find the entire Kindle unlimited catalog?

KU India catalog 

How do I cancel kindle unlimited subscription?

You can cancel your kindle unlimited membership for magazines or books by visiting Your Account and adjusting your Kindle Unlimited membership settings.

Go to the page and sign into your Amazon account. You can cancel your membership by visiting Your Account, Memberships and Subscriptions.

Under Manage Membership, select Cancel Kindle Unlimited Membership.

Select End Membership on [DATE] making sure to fill in the desired end date. Your membership remains active until the next billing date. After the billing date passes, you lose access to content that you have checked out.

How does my Kindle Unlimited library look?

Here's a screenshot of my current library. It includes Books I am about to review, self-help books and books in other genres like mystery. 

Does Kindle Unlimited have magazines?

You can access the current issue of each magazine subscription title in Kindle Unlimited by clicking on the “Read for Free” button on the specific magazine page. You will have access to borrowed issues until you return them or until you cancel your Kindle Unlimited membership.

Some popular magazines/comics/graphic novels available on Kindle Unlimited include

For kids and young adults

For adults

Conclusion 

If you’re an avid reader like me, and you don’t mind reading books by independent publishers and authors, you should subscribe to Kindle Unlimited.

It is worth every penny spent. 10 books is a lot, I read at least 4 on my Kindle and a few physical books (limited edition) every month.

It’s the best of both worlds. Also I love that I can highlight quotes, take notes and read on my phone, or laptop. So I don’t have to carry books. I always carry my phone, so I’m always carrying 10 books.

And what’s more you can cancel for a month you think you’re going to be super busy with work and continue again when you’re free.

Tip : A Kindle Subscription also works as an awesome gift for a book lover friend. Try it, they’ll love you for it and forever remember your thoughtful gift.

Happy reading!

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