In the current subscription service era, we've grown accustomed to renting the media we consume instead of buying lifetime licenses. This is a double-edged sword since subscribers never really own any of the content they're paying for, but they do get a wide variety of digital goods for a tempting monthly price. Amazon Kindle Unlimited happens to be one of these subscription services. However, instead of offering music or movies, it gives you access to digital books. Here are the benefits you get when subscribing to Amazon Kindle Unlimited.

What's Amazon Kindle Unlimited?

Kindle Unlimited is a subscription service from Amazon that revolves around reading. By paying $9.99 per month, the company gives you access to:

  • Over two million digital books to read
  • Thousands of audiobooks
  • Up to three magazine subscriptions, such as Men's Health

Think of it as any paid streaming service. You pay a monthly fee for unlimited access to a certain catalog instead of buying the titles individually. The downside is that you own none of the releases, and when you stop paying, you lose access to everything. Many people prefer this business model, though. Amazon Kindle Unlimited spares you the hassle of needing to pay for every single book you plan on reading. Notably, though, not all books on Amazon are included in this service.

Is the service for you?

If you're an active reader who goes through several books per month, then this subscription might make sense to you. If it typically takes you more than a month to finish a book, then you will save more money by just buying the books you want to read individually. Ultimately, you get a 30-day free trial before paying for the subscription, so you can try it and decide accordingly. If you change your mind down the road, you can cancel your subscription at any point.

Note that you don't actually need to own any of the excellent Kindle ebook readers, such as the Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen, to enjoy a Kindle Unlimited subscription. You can access it through the Kindle app on your modern phone, tablet, and other devices. However, as expected, the Kindle hardware and the Kindle Unlimited subscription complement each other.

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