How To Stop Sharing A Book On Kindle?

I ran into this issue recently when I wanted to keep a book private on my Kindle. Stopping a shared book is straightforward once you know where to look. Open your Kindle app or device and go to the 'Content & Devices' section on Amazon's website. Find the book you no longer want to share under the 'Your Content' tab. Click on the three dots next to the book title and select 'Manage Family Library.' From there, you can uncheck the box that allows sharing. The book will immediately become private again. Remember, this only works if you’re the primary account holder. If someone else shared it with you, you’ll need to ask them to remove access.

A handy tip is to double-check your Family Library settings periodically to ensure no unwanted books are being shared. I learned this the hard way after accidentally sharing a book I meant to keep to myself. It’s a small step, but it keeps your reading list just the way you like it.

As someone who loves sharing books with family but also values privacy, I’ve had to figure out how to toggle sharing on and off. Here’s how I do it: First, log into your Amazon account and navigate to 'Manage Your Content and Devices.' Under the 'Content' tab, you’ll see all your Kindle books. Locate the one you want to stop sharing and click the three-dot menu next to it. Select 'Manage Family Library,' and you’ll see options to add or remove the book from shared libraries. Uncheck the box next to the person or household you no longer want to share with, then save the changes.

If you’re using a Kindle device, you can also remove shared books directly. Go to your library, press and hold the book cover, and select 'Remove from Device.' This won’t stop sharing entirely, but it will keep the book off your device. For complete control, I recommend adjusting your Family Library settings regularly. Amazon’s system is intuitive once you get used to it, but it’s easy to overlook if you’re not familiar with the interface.

One thing to note is that shared books can’t be removed if they’re part of a subscription like Kindle Unlimited. In those cases, the borrower will retain access until the lending period ends. It’s a minor limitation, but worth keeping in mind if you’re trying to manage your library meticulously.

I’m pretty particular about my Kindle library, so I make sure to customize sharing settings often. To stop sharing a book, start by visiting the Amazon website and heading to 'Your Account.' From there, click on 'Content and Devices' and find the book in question. Click the three-dot menu and choose 'Manage Family Library.' You’ll see a list of people the book is shared with—simply uncheck their names to revoke access. It’s a quick process, but it’s easy to miss if you’re not used to navigating Amazon’s settings.

Another method is to use the Kindle app on your phone or tablet. Open the app, go to the library, and tap the three-line menu. Select 'Settings,' then 'Household and Family Library.' Here, you can see which books are shared and adjust permissions. I find this method faster than using the website, especially when I’m on the go. Just remember that changes might take a few minutes to sync across devices.

If you’re sharing a book through Kindle’s lending feature instead of Family Library, the process is different. Lended books automatically return after 14 days, but you can manually recall them early by going to 'Manage Your Content and Devices,' finding the loaned book, and clicking 'Return this book.' It’s a handy option if you need the book back sooner.