Starting February 26, Amazon is removing the option to "Download & Transfer via USB" Kindle e-books. This means you'll no longer be able to download your Kindle books onto your computer.

Any book lover who's opted to embrace digital reading in recent years by purchasing an e-reader can attest to the fact that the Amazon Kindle is probably one of the most popular options available.

This week, Amazon is eliminating the “Download & Transfer via USB” option for Kindle users. If you own a vast library and hope to take your reading elsewhere, this may be your last opportunity.

Just as some Android users might choose to forego the Play Store and acquire their apps from alternate sources, Kindle users have the option to sideload books over USB instead of buying them ...

Featured pricing is subject to change. Amazon is getting rid of a feature that existed within the Kindle ecosystem for over 10 years, but don’t panic (seriously, don’t). Beginning Feb.