With all this in mind, a very important and necessary question is being raised now more than ever: do you actually own the books you purchase on your Kindle ereader through Amazon's marketplace?

button, as that will direct you to pay; instead, click the “Read for Free” or the "Buy Now with 1-Click" button under the "First Reads" banner on the book's Amazon page (don't worry ...

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.

The e-commerce giant first told Reuters on Wednesday that it's planning to shutter its Amazon Books, Amazon 4-Star, and Amazon Pop Up stores in the US and UK. The closures will affect 68 stores.