Quickly return to last read book?

leaston · 12-26-2010, 12:15 PM

Hi,

If this is possible, I can't find out how to do it and would really appreciate any help

If I've just been in the browser or doing something else on the Kindle, is there a quick way of opening the last book I read without needing to go back into the collection and navigating to it? I have looked through lists of shortcuts, but there's nothing I can see.

Cheers,
Leaston

HarryT · 12-26-2010, 12:17 PM

Repeatedly pressing the "Back" key will generally do the trick.

leaston · 12-26-2010, 12:50 PM

Thanks Harry, I just tried that, with some mixed results. After browsing a number of Amazon's pages, it's still far quicker to go Home and into the collections. If I've switched from one book to another though, it does work well.

What I'd really like is a shortcut keypress or similar to take me back instantly. Not to worry if there isn't one, I'll muddle on

desertblues · 12-26-2010, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leaston

Thanks Harry, I just tried that, with some mixed results. After browsing a number of Amazon's pages, it's still far quicker to go Home and into the collections. If I've switched from one book to another though, it does work well.

What I'd really like is a shortcut keypress or similar to take me back instantly. Not to worry if there isn't one, I'll muddle on

Who wouldn't? High on my wishlist as well.

pilotbob · 12-26-2010, 03:09 PM

If you sort your home page by "Most Recent" then press the Home key and it will be at the top of the list.

BOb

daffy4u · 12-26-2010, 03:12 PM

Is your Kindle sorted by "most recent first"? If so, the book you were last reading should be at the top of your home page.

Edit: I see BOb posted the same info while I was typing.

leaston · 12-26-2010, 03:16 PM

Yay, that's good enough for my needs. Many thanks pilotbob and daffy4u

12-26-2010, 12:15 PM	#1
leaston Addict Posts: 248 Karma: 1135030 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: West Yorkshire Device: Kobo Forma	Quickly return to last read book? Hi, If this is possible, I can't find out how to do it and would really appreciate any help If I've just been in the browser or doing something else on the Kindle, is there a quick way of opening the last book I read without needing to go back into the collection and navigating to it? I have looked through lists of shortcuts, but there's nothing I can see. Cheers, Leaston

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12-26-2010, 12:17 PM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Repeatedly pressing the "Back" key will generally do the trick.

12-26-2010, 12:50 PM	#3
leaston Addict Posts: 248 Karma: 1135030 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: West Yorkshire Device: Kobo Forma	Thanks Harry, I just tried that, with some mixed results. After browsing a number of Amazon's pages, it's still far quicker to go Home and into the collections. If I've switched from one book to another though, it does work well. What I'd really like is a shortcut keypress or similar to take me back instantly. Not to worry if there isn't one, I'll muddle on

12-26-2010, 03:09 PM	#5
pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,832 Karma: 11844413 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	If you sort your home page by "Most Recent" then press the Home key and it will be at the top of the list. BOb

12-26-2010, 03:12 PM	#6
daffy4u I'm Super Kindle-icious Posts: 6,734 Karma: 2434103 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Drive, Calinadia Candafornia Device: KDXG, KT, Oasis	Is your Kindle sorted by "most recent first"? If so, the book you were last reading should be at the top of your home page. Edit: I see BOb posted the same info while I was typing.

12-26-2010, 03:16 PM	#7
leaston Addict Posts: 248 Karma: 1135030 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: West Yorkshire Device: Kobo Forma	Yay, that's good enough for my needs. Many thanks pilotbob and daffy4u