As you build your Kindle Paperwhite library, it can quickly become unmanageable. The more books you get, the more screens you have to flip through to find the book you want when you’re in the mood to read it. We’ve shown you how to createCollections on your Kindle Paperwhite. This is a terrific way to keep similar books together, making them easier to find.
But, you have additional ways to manage your library. You can sort your books, filter to find specific ones, and search by keyword. And you can do all of this right on your device or on the Amazon website. Here, we’ll show you how to manage, filter, and sort yourKindle Paperwhitelibrary.
Manage your Kindle Paperwhite library
Manage the library on your Kindle
When you’re taking a break from the book you’re reading or thinking of starting a new one, it’s a good time to get used to filtering and sorting on your Kindle Paperwhite. These actions help you find the book you want.
Access your library
On the main screen, you have a link on the top right forYour Library. At the top, you’re able to do a fast sort byAllorDownloaded. This is a helpful place to start when you want a book you’ve recently purchased and downloaded.
Sort your library
On the top right of Your Library is theSortoption. Start by picking either Grid or List view. Grid is helpful if you spot books easier by their covers, but List lets you see more on the screen.
Then, choose to sort by Recent, Title, Author, or Collection. Obviously, the type of book you’re looking for will determine which you pick.
Filter your library
To the left of Sort in Your Library isFilter. This is another great feature for finding what you want. You’ll see options like Read and Unread, Books, Samples, and Collections, along with Prime Reading if it applies.
When you finish using a filter or apply a different one, tapXnext to it at the top to close it.
Search your library
One other quick way to find something on your Kindle is with theSearchbox at the top. If you know the book name, author, or another keyword, pop it into the Search field. You’ll see your results as well as an option toSearch Everywhere, which also searches Goodreads, Wikipedia, Dictionary, and Text in Books. So keep the handy Search option in mind for finding other items besides a book you’ve downloaded.
Manage the library on Amazon
If you feel more comfortable organizing your Kindle Paperwhite library on a bigger screen, you’re able to do so on the Amazon website. While it doesn’t pop the book you’re looking for up on your Kindle, you can do an assortment of other things like mark books as read or unread, add them to Collections, delete them, or read them online.
Access your device content
To access your library, which is called device content on Amazon, go toAmazonand sign in.
1)On the top right, below your name, clickAccount & Lists.
2)SelectContent & Devices.
3)Make sure theContenttab is selected at the top, and you should see your books and other items at the bottom.
Sort and filter your content
On the top left, you’ll see the filter and sort options. Next toShow, pick from Books, Documents, Collections, or another option. Then to the right, narrow things further by picking from All, Purchases, Samples, or something else.
Next toSort By, sort the list chronologically by acquired date or alphabetically by title or author.
Search your content
You’ll see aSearchbox on the right side of your content list. Enter a keyword for the title, author, or Collection and hit the Search button.
Manage your content
The nice thing about using Amazon to manage your library is that you can perform actions in bulk. So if you want to remove several books or mark them as read, it’s easy. Mark the checkboxes for the items and then click on one of the buttons at the top.
you may also perform actions on individual books by clicking theActionsbutton (three dots) for the item. You’ll see details for the book and options to do things like Delete, Mark as Read, Add to Collections, and Read Now. If you choose Read Now, a new browser tab will open with the book ready for you to read.
Another nice feature of the site is that you can add books to Collections or create a new Collection. Click thearrowfor the book in theCollectioncolumn. Then select the ones you’d like to add it to or click to Create a New Collection.
All actions you take on the Amazon site for your Kindle Paperwhite library will sync with your device. It should happen immediately, but if not, open the toolbar and selectSettings>Sync Your Kindle.
Organizing your Kindle Paperwhite library
Keeping yourKindleorganized is something you appreciate when it’s time to sit down and read a good book. So keep in mind that while Collections are ideal for keeping certain types of books together, the sorting, filtering, and searching features help you find what you want at that moment.
What tips do you have for organizing your Kindle library? Let us know!
