How Can I Access and Read Books Online?

With the advent of eReaders (like the Kindle and Nook), many books are making headway by offering readers another avenue to explore their stories. An added benefit of this transition is that many of these books are also available to read online, sitting in front of a computer. While many authors still offer their readers physical copies alongside digital editions, if you're new to the world of digital books, you might be wondering how you can access and read books online. Well, wonder no more with this helpful guide explaining how you can find your next favorite read online.

ShearingHome books are fully digital and available online!

How to Read ShearingHome Books Online

ShearingHome books are fully digital — for now — meaning you can access them via your Kindle, Kindle app, or online. If you don't have your phone, Kindle, or tablet nearby, don't fret. You can still read your favorite books using the Kindle cloud reader. First time hearing about this? There are a few different ways to navigate to the Kindle cloud reader and scroll through your books all using your computer or laptop. Here are three different ways to start reading:

1. How to read your books from the product page

You can easily get to the Kindle cloud reader from the product page. If you already own the digital book in question, you can simply click the green Read Now button that will open up the Kindle cloud reader in the same tab. If you're reading a book across multiple devices, there's no need to worry that you'll have to remember where you are in the book. As long as you've opened the book on a Wi-Fi-connected device, your reading progress will sync across all Kindle apps and devices.

2. How to read your books from the Kindle Unlimited page

If you have a Kindle Unlimited (KU) subscription, you can also easily launch the Kindle cloud reader from the Kindle Unlimited account page. To first get to this page, hover over "Hello, [your name] Account & Lists" to open up a drop-down. From there, find Kindle Unlimited and click that link. This will take you to your Kindle Unlimited account. Here, you can see all the amazing books you've borrowed from the Kindle Unlimited library.

This account page makes it easy to see what KU books you have out, along with helpful buttons that enable you to return your books with the click of your mouse. The other button under the Return one also lets you read your KU books online. This Read Now button also instantly launches the Kindle cloud reader in the same tab, tracking your progress along the way.

3. How to read your books from your content library

If you want to read a digital copy of the books you've purchased outside of the KU library, you can easily get there too. Under that same drop-down where we opened up the KU account page, the next link down (Content Library) allows you to view all your digital content. Here, you can see your books, audiobooks, apps, videos, documents, and other digital content. Get to your books by simply clicking Books. This opens up a page showing all of your purchased books. Instead of clicking Deliver or Remove from Device or Delete, click the arrows on the More actions button.

This opens a drop-down menu where you can select a variety of actions to take with a specific book. To read the book online, click the Read Now link. This will launch the cloud reader in a new tab, next to the one you're currently in.

How Authors Offer Free eBooks

So, now that you know how to read your digital books, you might be wondering how to find books for free online. Yes, free. While many authors sell their books in the Kindle store, many times authors also run free promotions of their books. You can get here easily by searching for free Kindle books in the Kindle store. The benefit of looking for free books to read online that way is it delivers more relevant results based on books you've already shopped for, making it easy to find your next read.

Following your favorite authors on social media, or checking their author web pages, often gives you insight as to when they run these promotions. They often run for a limited time at random points throughout the year, so it's a good idea to check often.

Kindle Unlimited Lets You Read Books Online for Free (kind of)

Another way to read books online for free...kind of...is signing up for a Kindle Unlimited subscription. No, this isn't a sales gimmick, just another way to read some books for cheap. Kindle Unlimited is a library of sorts where authors add their books that you can read without paying anything extra out of pocket. All you have to do is pay the subscription fee and you can read through as many books as you want every month. This is a great option if you devour books like there's no tomorrow, which can save you money in the long run. No more having to buy each individual book you have your eyes on and watching your paycheck dwindle with every purchase.

If you cringe at paying the Kindle Unlimited subscription fee, Amazon also runs deals on KU subscriptions several times throughout the year. One that you can count on is a Black Friday deal that often boasts a three-month deal for only $1. KU also often offers first-time subscribers a 30-day free trial to see if this subscription is right for you. Prime members can also get that three-month deal, too.

What ShearingHome Books are on Kindle Unlimited?

Good news, all ShearingHome books are available on Kindle Unlimited! Yes, for real life. They're all there. From Perfectly Betrayed to ResQ'd One The Wrong Answers, all our books are available to read on Kindle Unlimited. We also plan for all of our new releases to make their way there, too.

Ready to Find Your Next Kindle Read?

If you're ready to find your next digital book to read online, look no further than the current 11 book options from ShearingHome. Whether through Kindle Unlimited or Kindle, you can venture into the world of Jax, Jeni, Z, Harper, and everyone else through these 11 different books. Wondering what books are coming next? Sign up for the ShearingHome club, where you can get word of upcoming releases, exclusive sneak peeks, and more! Happy reading.