Amazon has brought back its “Buy 2, Save 50% on 1” sale on books with just a little more than a week left before Christmas. If you haven’t already picked up gifts for everyone on your list, this promotion is a great opportunity to do just that. It’s that time of year where shipping times start to get wonky, so if you don’t order things soon, you might not get everything delivered in time.
As for how the sale works, Amazon has this huge list of books that are included in the promotion. All you need to do is put two of the items in your cart and the cheapest one will automatically get the 50% discount at checkout. I’d recommend just checking out the full list for yourself and utilizing the search feature, but I’ve also pulled out some of the most popular inclusions if you’d prefer a more curated list.
Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off Books and Box Sets
The most popular book in these sales every time I’ve covered them is Project Hail Mary. Andy Weir is the same author who wrote The Martian, but I think Project Hail Mary is his best work. It’s also currently being made into a movie starring Ryan Gosling, so right now is a great time to give it a read if you want to get ahead of the film release.
The other popular book I’d recommend is Sunrise on the Reaping. Susanne Collins’ latest Hunger Games prequel has been at the top of the best-selling charts since it was first released back in March and it’s quite good. The plot goes back in time to when Haymitch was taking part in the games himself. The story was actually approved for a film adaptation well before the book was released. You can expect to see the movie in theaters starting on November 20, 2026.
If you’re looking for great gift ideas for readers, I’d suggest checking out the deluxe illustrated Lord of the Rings book. It’s an absolutely massive tome that includes illustrations from fantasy legend J.R.R himself. It’s arguably the ultimate Lord of the Rings gift, and you can pair it with the deluxe illustrated version of The Silmarillion to take advantage of that 50% discount. Similarly, the Harry Potter interactive illustrated editions are also included in this sale, which I’ve actually purchased as a Harry Potter gift before.
I’d also recommend checking out some of the box sets included here. These are arguably the best deal in this type of sale because you’re getting discounts on a full set rather than a single book. There’s a ton of box sets included here, but I’ve pulled out a few of the more popular options. I’d suggest the leather-bound Game of Thrones books set for any fan of George R.R. Martins iconic series. It has all five of the books in a neat little set, which will only be outdated if Winds of Winter ever gets released. For younger kids, I’d suggest picking the Percy Jackson books I’ve listed here. Season 2 of the Disney+ series is currently running and the books are just flat out better.
Jacob Kienlen is a Senior Audience Development Strategist and Writer for IGN. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, he has considered the Northwest his home for his entire life. With a bachelor’s degree in communication and over 8 years of professional writing experience, his expertise is spread across a variety of different pop culture topics — from TV series to indie games and books.
