Kindle Skills - Gift Books

You couldn't ask for better timing, just in time for Christmas giving. Amazon has now made it very easy (added a button) to give someone a Kindle book for any occasion. Just click the button and fill in the recipient's email address. The book charge will go on your Amazon account, and your friend or family member will receive a nice little email with a link to their gift. Of course, it would be nice if they had a Kindle, but it isn't absolutely necessary. There is the free software, Kindle for PC, Mac, and iPhone.

This is a welcome addition, and I'm surprised they didn't do it sooner. Every avid reader I know loves to share, and this is a wonderful way to do it. It is also a great way to take care of a lot of Christmas and birthday shopping. Personally, my favorite gift to receive is an Amazon gift certificate... I love em! Don't have to worry about something not fitting or being the wrong color (I hate orange). It is always the perfect fit and just what I wanted. And now I can share my favorite books via Amazon and Kindle apps. I love it! And if they don't love it, they can swap it for a gift certificate.

Here is a bit more information, straight from the horse's mouth:

Frequently Asked Questions about Giving Kindle Books

• Do I have to own a Kindle to give or receive a Kindle book as a gift? No. Kindle books can be given and received by anyone with an e-mail address. Kindle books can be read either on Kindle or on your PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, BlackBerry, or Android Phone using one our our free reading apps.

• What if the recipient doesn't like or want their gift? Kindle books received as gifts can be exchanged for Amazon.com gift cards.

• Are all Kindle books eligible to be given as gifts? All Kindle books available for purchase in the Amazon.com Kindle Store can be given as gifts.