How I Use My Kindle

A few weeks after using my Kindle, my front page was a mess of all different kinds of books, some read, some unread and some I did not intend to read.   Then I discovered Collections (Categories)!  Yippee!  Press the right arrow when you are on any title to create collections/ categories and organize your Kindle.  You will enjoy having all of your "read" books in a file folder all their own.  I also have a folder for books about internet marketing, books I am ready to lend, and favorite books.  

Since the beginning of my internet marketing career I have read a wide variety of "how to" ebooks.  In the old days, before Kindle, I downloaded these to my computer, printed them, and put in 3 ring binders.  Now I simply email the pdf's to my kindle email address (see your Kindle profile for this email address).  In the subject line add only the one word "convert".   In a short time, these books are in Kindle format and ready to download to my Kindle.

Note:  you must use wireless to download the converted pdf's.  Your Whispernet will not work for this.  

PSS - Do not be polite and say "please convert".   That will cause your pdf's to show up on your kindle in pdf format -- not easy to read at all.  Omit the word "please".   This is one time you definitely do not want to be polite!

Enjoy!

I enjoy borrowed books (See link to Booklending below), free books and 99 cent books most of the time.  Occasionally I splurge and pay $8-10 for a book.  But that's a real treat. 

If you take the time to read free and 99 cent authors, you will quickly find a favorite author or two.  I have always enjoyed finding a new author and reading everything he/she has written.  I am following that same system with my free and inexpensive Kindle books.

Some of my favorite Kindle books are featured here.  I enjoy southern novels and mysteries.  I hope you find a few you would enjoy. 

Booklending.Com
If you own a Kindle, you definitely want to become familiar with booklending.com. The more books you list and loan, the more books will be available for your to borrow. Borrow a book for 2 weeks. At the end of the two weeks, the book will be removed from your Kindle. Most of us read a book in less than 2 weeks. I have borrowed many books for my Kindle, and never have been faced with a time issue.

I use only two accessories for my kindle.  My first purchase was a pink Kindle cover.  The pink color makes it easy for me to find my Kindle in a dark purse or a giant carry bag.  The cover also has a pocket for tucking important notes - a great place for recommended books, passwords for wireless spots I use often, and the ever important character lists for reading books that span generations.  

My second little accessory is a clip on book light.  I have used this little booklight much more than I expected.   It is so convenient to have instant light for reading in bed, reading on vacation when the lighting is not good, or even reading in the car at night.  

I would advise everyone to get a great cover and a clip on light.   I  would not advise anyone to buy a load of accessories they will not need.  Keep it simple, enjoy your Kindle and add items as you see the need.