Kindle Unlimited: A Review For Cozy Mystery Readers
What is Kindle Unlimited? You’d be forgiven if you hadn’t heard of the service. Amazon introduced it quietly in July 2014 with little fanfare. With so many different subscription services out there, you wouldn’t think adding one more would be that big of a deal, right? But this isn’t just any other service. This is an entirely different business model than the others and, depending on your reading habits, could potentially become an essential tool for your reading.
Why You Should Choose Kindle Unlimited
When you find yourself with a few hours to spare, your Kindle is the perfect companion. It holds thousands of books from different genres and different authors. Reading on the go has never been easier, thanks to the Kindle app for smartphones, tablets, and computers. The device is lightweight, so you can take it anywhere without worrying about lugging around a heavy bookbag or carrying an awkward stack of novels with you wherever you go.
The reading experience is also tailored to provide maximum comfort while reading—whether flat on your back in bed or sitting outside at a café table during your lunch break. The battery lasts for weeks between charges, so there’s no need to worry about finding an outlet before turning a page (or two). Plus, several models available have built-in lights so that reading at night won’t strain your eyesight after sunset either!
How Does Kindle Unlimited Work?
Kindle Unlimited is a subscription-based reading service that allows you to read as many books from the Kindle Store as you want. This includes ebooks, audiobooks, and even magazine subscriptions. You can access all these titles through the Kindle App on your smartphone or tablet device or via the main website on your desktop or laptop computer.
There are three different ways to use Kindle Unlimited:
- Read on the Kindle App – iOS, Android (app available), Windows 10 (app available)
- Read on the web – amazon.com/kindleunlimited
- Read on a Kindle device – Basic model ($79), Paperwhite ($119), Voyage ($199).
Kindle Unlimited vs. Amazon Prime Reading
While Amazon Prime Reading and Kindle Unlimited are both parts of the Amazon ecosystem, they do have their differences.
Kindle Unlimited may be new to the scene, but it’s already one of the most popular subscription services. It lets you read as many books as you want from a vast library with no due dates, and it even has audiobooks! Unfortunately, there are some limitations to keep in mind.
Amazon Prime Reading is Amazon’s other subscription service that offers unlimited reading for free. It doesn’t include audiobooks or magazines like Kindle Unlimited does, but it does provide more than 1,000 newspapers and magazines in its catalog.
What happens after your subscription ends?
When your subscription ends, you can keep reading the titles you’ve downloaded and purchased. If you have borrowed a title from Kindle Unlimited, it will remain on your device until the end of that month, but it is no longer accessible. You cannot download any additional titles from Kindle Unlimited nor access the Kindle Unlimited ebook store while your subscription is active.
Conclusion
If you’re a big reader of cozy mystery novels, then Kindle Unlimited is worth trying. It’s a great way to save money on books and access hundreds of thousands of titles. If you’re unsure whether this service is for you, try it out for free for 30 days with no obligation!
