The eNotes Blog Digital Lending IsHere!

Digital Lending IsHere! For me, books are like crack. I will seriously consider buying less food if there is a new title out that I want to read.   And having a Kindle makes it all too easy to have instant gratification. At first I thought I was safe. After all, Kindle allows you to sample any book you are thinking about purchasing before actually doing so. I typically do opt for the free portion before buying, but rarely do I not click Download Now. In under a minute, I have added another digital notch to my bookshelf. However, roughly a third of the time I select a title, I have some buyers remorse. And as many Kindle owners know, those regrets can add up financially. Thats why I was pleased to learn that Kindle has added library lending to its services. Just like a title you purchase, your library selections allow you to annotate, highlight, and use bookmarks. If you choose to buy it or check it out again, those notes will still be there. Right now, 11,000 libraries around the country are participating in digital lending. Here  is how it works: Visit the website of a U.S. library that offers digital services from OverDrive. Check out a Kindle book (using a valid library card). Click on Get for Kindle and then sign in to your Amazon.com account to have the book delivered to your Kindle device or reading app. Your book can be delivered to your device either directly or via USB. Happy (free!) reading!!!