What happens to my Kindle Unlimited books when I cancel?

Books borrowed from Kindle Unlimited will be removed from your device at the end of your billing period. Only books you purchased outright remain permanently. Bookmark your favorites to reborrow if you resubscribe.

Is Kindle Unlimited worth it if I only read occasionally?

Kindle Unlimited is best for readers who finish 2 or more books per month. At $9.99/month, you break even at about 2 books if you would otherwise buy them. For occasional readers, buying individual books may be more economical.

Can I share Kindle Unlimited books with family?

Kindle Unlimited is tied to your Amazon account and cannot be directly shared with family members. Each person needs their own subscription. However, books purchased outright can be shared via Amazon Family Library.

How to Cancel Kindle Unlimited (2026)

Kindle Unlimited plans start from $11.99/month. Follow our 5-step guide to cancel your subscription in about 5 minutes — with tips to avoid retention offers.

Updated: March 2026

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Estimated Time:5 minutes

Cancel Method:Website

Log in to amazon.com

Go to amazon.com and sign in to your Amazon account.

Go to Memberships & Subscriptions

Hover over 'Account & Lists' in the top nav, then click 'Memberships & Subscriptions'.

Find Kindle Unlimited

Scroll to find 'Kindle Unlimited' in your subscriptions list and click 'Manage Subscription'.

Cancel the membership

Click 'Cancel Kindle Unlimited Membership' and then confirm by clicking 'Cancel Membership' on the confirmation page.

Note book return requirements

After cancellation, any books borrowed via Kindle Unlimited will become inaccessible at the end of your billing period. Books you purchased separately remain in your library permanently.

Retention Tips

Thank you for being a Kindle Unlimited member! With over 4 million titles, we hope you've discovered some great reads. If you're not reading as much as you'd like, that's completely understandable — life gets busy. All the books you've purchased separately are yours to keep. If you want to take a break, you can always resubscribe later at whatever the current rate is. Is there a genre or type of book you were looking for that we didn't have enough of? We'd love your feedback.