Why Can't You Reorder Books on Your Actual Kindle Device?

This is a problem that has been around for a long time, despite constant improvements in other areas. I recently tweeted about this issue, hoping for a resolution.

Sorting Books on Different Platforms

Amazon Kindle offers several sorting options for your e-books: by title or author alphabetically, and by the most recent additions. Additionally, they allow users to sort their books using a more personalized method by creating collections. You can label these collections and choose which e-books go into each one, making them an invaluable tool for organizing books such as cookbooks and craft books. This feature is particularly useful for those who frequently refer back to specific categories of e-books.

Organizing Books on PC and Mac

Users of Kindle for PC and Mac can easily organize their e-books as they see fit. Amazon offers a user-friendly interface that allows for the creation and management of collections. While this feature is not currently available for the Kindle app on all devices, there is speculation that it may be rolled out to other platforms in the future, especially for Android users.

Android Users and the Future of Collections

As a user who occasionally relies on the Kindle app on my Android device, I often find myself missing out on the same level of convenience as users on other platforms. It's unclear when or if this feature will be added to the app for Android. Amazon does not typically disclose its plans in advance, which leads to a level of uncertainty for many users.

Conclusion

The fact that you can reorder books in the Kindle app but not on the physical device is a long-standing issue that needs resolution. Users who rely on both platforms appreciate having the same functionalities across both, and it's time for Amazon to address this concern. Organizations like cookbooks and craft books are prime examples where the ability to reorganize books could greatly enhance the user experience.