Can OverDrive Sync Bookmarks Between Kindle Devices?

2025-07-08 19:52:45 137

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Rowan
Rowan
2025-07-09 03:45:02
I’ve been a heavy OverDrive user for years, and one thing I’ve noticed is that syncing between Kindle devices isn’t as seamless as I’d like. Bookmarks, in particular, don’t sync. When I borrow a book from my library via OverDrive and send it to my Kindle, I can pick up where I left off on another device, but the bookmarks I’ve set don’t follow. It’s a small frustration, but it adds up if you’re someone who bookmarks frequently.

Highlights and notes do sync, though, so I’ve started using those instead. It’s not quite the same, but it works. If you’re someone who relies on bookmarks, you might need to adjust your workflow. OverDrive’s focus is more on getting books to your device quickly and efficiently, not on fine-tuning your reading experience. It’s a trade-off, but for free library books, it’s hard to complain too much.
Violet
Violet
2025-07-10 03:50:58
I’ve dug deep into how OverDrive interacts with Kindle’s ecosystem. OverDrive’s primary function is lending ebooks, and while it integrates smoothly with Kindle for reading, syncing bookmarks isn’t part of the deal. Kindle’s Whispersync handles progress, notes, and highlights across devices, but bookmarks are treated as local markers. This means if you bookmark a page on your Kindle Oasis, it won’t appear on your Kindle Fire unless you manually add it.

There’s a workaround, though. If you use the Kindle app alongside OverDrive, your last read position syncs, so you won’t lose your place. But for precise bookmarking, like saving key passages or references, you’re better off using highlights or notes, which do sync. It’s not perfect, but it’s a decent compromise. OverDrive’s strength lies in access, not customization, so managing expectations is key. For power users, this might feel limiting, but for casual readers, it’s rarely a dealbreaker.
Veronica
Veronica
2025-07-13 06:57:24
I use OverDrive and Kindle pretty regularly, and from my experience, OverDrive doesn’t directly sync bookmarks between Kindle devices. When you borrow an ebook through OverDrive and send it to your Kindle, it behaves like any other Kindle book—meaning highlights and notes sync via Amazon’s Whispersync, but bookmarks don’t carry over if you switch devices. I’ve tried this myself with my Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle app on my phone, and while my notes stayed consistent, the bookmarks didn’t transfer. If you rely heavily on bookmarks, you might need to manually place them again on each device, which can be a bit tedious but is doable.
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