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📚 I Subscribed to Kindle Unlimited for My Kid’s English Books—But Ended Up Hooked Myself

We were at the airport, about to head off on a family trip.
While waiting to board, I noticed two Korean girls quietly reading English books in front of us.
No tablets, no whining—just reading.
I was honestly impressed… and a bit envious.
Meanwhile, my own kids were discussing tteokbokki (Korean rice cakes) with great enthusiasm.

I thought, “Okay, I need to step up my parenting game.”
So I searched for ways to expose my kids to more English, and that’s when I discovered Amazon Kindle Unlimited.

At first, it was for my children’s English reading.
Now? I’m the one using it more.

👉 What Is Kindle Unlimited?

Kindle Unlimited is Amazon’s eBook subscription service.
For around $11.99/month, you get unlimited access to thousands of books.
You don’t need a Kindle device—just the app on your smartphone, tablet, or PC.
Think of it as the Netflix of books.

👶 I Signed Up for the Kids, Honestly…

I was hoping to find leveled readers and easy chapter books for my kids.
It does include some well-known series like Dr. Seuss, National Geographic Kids, and I Can Read.

But let’s be real—many of the famous children’s books aren’t included.
It felt a bit like going to a buffet and finding nothing you actually want to eat.

📖 And Then I Started Reading…

So I browsed around for myself… and I found gold.
Short self-help books, bite-sized psychology reads, indie romance novels, fantasy series—way more interesting than I expected.

There’s even a large selection of comic books and graphic novels.
Great for kids, right?

Well… the font in English comics is often tiny, especially on smartphones.
If you don’t have a tablet, you may end up squinting like me.

👍 What’s Great About Kindle Unlimited

Unlimited reading for one flat monthly fee
Huge range of genres (romance, fantasy, thrillers, self-help, comics, etc.)
No Kindle device needed—use any device with the app
Easy way to build an English reading habit
Surprisingly good for adult readers!

👎 The Not-So-Great Bits

Most bestselling books are not included
Limited selection of quality children’s English books
Comic book fonts are too small for small screens
Content quality varies widely—you need to dig
Less useful if you’re not confident in English

🙋‍♀️ Who Is This For?

Parents introducing their kids to English reading
Casual readers who love genre fiction or light nonfiction
Anyone who wants to read 2–3 books a month
People building an English reading habit without spending a fortune
Curious readers who enjoy sampling before committing

✍️ Final Thoughts

I signed up for Kindle Unlimited to help my kids—but now I’m the one using it most.
If you’re looking for an affordable, low-pressure way to read more English, or
build a bilingual reading habit for your family, this is a great place to start.