How to Buy Books for the iPad

Last Updated: January 2, 2020 References

An iPad can be used to read a wide variety of books. A number of apps are available to allow users to view their libraries, take notes, highlight or search for specific text, share passages, and zoom in on pictures or tables. Some books available for the iPad include sound so that users can listen to the text instead of reading it. Here are some tips on how to buy books for the iPad.

Steps

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Choose an app to use. There are numerous free apps available, depending on where you want to buy books. You can download as many different apps as you need in order to cover all of the places you want to buy books since different e-bookstores offer different selections of books.
- Choose the Kindle app if you want to be able to purchase books from Amazon.com.
- Pick the Nook app if you buy books from Barnes and Noble.
- Choose the Kobo app if you buy books from kobobooks.com.
- Pick the iBooks app if you want to buy directly from Apple and be able to purchase books from within the app.
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Tap the "App Store" icon on your iPad.

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Tap the search box in the upper-right corner.
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Type the name of the app you want to purchase, then tap the "Search" key on the virtual keyboard.
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Find the app you're looking for. You may need to tap the "All results for" link to do this.
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Tap the "Install" button. The installation process will begin automatically. If you haven't registered, type in your Apple ID password, then tap the "OK" button.
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Purchase the books you want to read on the app you've selected.
- Buy your books directly on the Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, or kobobooks.com websites if you choose the apps that work with those stores. These apps do not allow in-app purchasing. Once you purchase your books on the website, each of these apps will automatically sync them with the app on your iPad.
- Launch the iBooks app by tapping the icon. Tap the "Store" button, then browse the books shown, or use the search box in the upper-right corner to search for the book you want. Tap the button that shows the price, tap the "Buy Book" button, and enter your Apple ID password. The book will download automatically.

Community Q&A

Question

How do I order a book on my iPad device?

Community Answer

You need to download either the NOOK app or Kindle app. You can also purchase books through iTunes. There will usually be another app already stored on your device that allows you to read the book.
Question

How can I download the book "Clementine" by Sarah Penny Packer?

Community Answer

You should be able to find the book for the iPad in Amazon Prime. It does cost, though.
Question

How do I pay for the books?

Community Answer

Choose the book you want and buy it. If you are signed in, your credit card info is already there; if not, then just follow the instructions after clicking "buy." If there is no "buy" button, then the book hasn't come out yet.