But if you have a smartphone, tablet, computer, or newer Kindle Fire, etc., see 'Here's what to do if you pick the wrong format' below to find ways to read other formats. If you have only a Kindle eReader, there isn't much you can do besides wait. In the meantime, your options depend on what type of device(s) you have for reading eBooks. If you run across a title not available in Kindle format, let us know, and we'll pass the request on to OverDrive. The good news is that we can always ask OverDrive to request the Kindle file from Amazon. Though this usually happens, it's not 100%. Why aren't all titles available in Kindle format?īecause Kindle format belongs to Amazon, and it's up to them to make Kindle files available.

And to always display Kindle titles only, go to My Account > Settings and pick Kindle. To browse through all the Kindle titles, select 'Kindle books' in the header. The OverDrive website: Search for something you're interested in, then use the 'eBooks' filter to select 'Kindle' to see only Kindle titles.To always display Kindle titles only, tap Preferences > Supports > Kindle. The Libby app (or ): Search for something you're interested in, then select Refine > Supports > Kindle to see only Kindle titles.The FVRL catalog app: Before you search, set the 'Search in' filter to 'eBooks & eAudio.' You can't narrow the results down to only Kindle format, but when you borrow a title, you'll see if 'Borrow Now - Kindle' is an option.Then find the 'eFormat' filter in the left column and select 'Kindle' to see only Kindle titles.

The FVRL catalog: Once you've searched for something you're interested in, click the 'eBooks & eAudio' tab.Most of OverDrive's eBooks are available in Kindle format. Finish borrowing on the Amazon website.įind an eBook that's available in Kindle format.Find an eBook that's available in Kindle format.Here's how to send them to your Kindle or Kindle app. FVRL offers Kindle format eBooks through OverDrive.

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