In my opinion, the Amazon Kindle is one of the best electronic devices, ever. Maybe the only piece of tech I use more than my Kindle is my phone, but even then, I have the Kindle app if I decide I just want to stick some knowledge into my craw.
If you’re ever looking for a good deal on Kindle devices, we have good news, there are plenty to be found even outside of Amazon Prime Day. However, now that Prime Day dates have officially been announced on July 16-17, we’ve got our eyes peeled on any upcoming Kindle deals as they appear. Until then, though, you can find some of our favorites listed below, alongside early Prime Day deals on Kindle Unlimited and Audible Premium Plus.
TL;DR – The Best Kindle Deals Right Now
Below, we’ve listed some of the best deals on Kindles right now so you can find your perfect fit and spend your downtime absorbed in a good book.
Early Prime Day Deal: 3 Months of Kindle Unlimited for Free
If you own a Kindle, it’s absolutely worth investing in Kindle Unlimited. Right now, when you sign up, you can take advantage of an excellent early Prime Day deal of 3 months for free, then it goes back up to its usual price of $11.99/month.
But you may be wondering – what is Kindle Unlimited, and is it really worth it? The answer is… absolutely, dear reader. With this, you’ll get unlimited access to millions of digital titles, audiobooks, and magazine subscriptions. That way you can read all of the latest bestsellers, classics, biggest hits, and more in the realm of books and comics. What better way to get started on your Kindle adventure?
The Best Kindle Deals Right Now
Kindle is one of the devices you’re most likely to find on sale during Amazon events like Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday, and the available Kindle lineup has expanded quite a lot over the years. Amazon will oftentimes sneak Kindle deals into its Deal of the Day as well, or offer a bonus deal like free Kindle Unlimited or other Amazon services.
Early Prime Day Deal: 3 Months of Audible Premium Plus for Free
Kindle Unlimited isn’t the only 3-month-long deal Amazon is offering. If audiobooks are your preferred method of taking in a book, you can also score 3 months of Audible Premium Plus for free. This is one of their best deals that only rolls around every once in a while, so take advantage of it while it’s still live!
Current Kindle Bestsellers
Wondering where to start once you pick up your new Kindle? Have no fear, we’re here to help with that, too! Below, we’ve listed out the current Kindle bestsellers so you can start up an exciting new book right away. Some of these titles can be read for free if you’re a Prime member or as part of Kindle Unlimited, or they can be purchased if you’d like to own them.
The Housemaid Is Watching by Freida McFadden – Free with Kindle Unlimited, $5.99 to purchaseSo This Is War by Meghan Quinn – Free with Kindle Unlimited, $4.99 to purchaseThe Housemaid by Freida McFadden – Free with Kindle Unlimited, $3.99 to purchaseThe Housemaid’s Secret by Freida McFadden – Free with Kindle Unlimited, $4.99 to purchaseThe Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez – Free with Kindle Unlimited, $10.99 to purchaseBroken Bayou by Jennifer Moorhead – Free with Kindle Unlimited, $4.99 to purchaseThe Women by Kristin Hannah – $14.99 to purchaseReckless by Lauren Roberts – $12.99 to purchaseThe Teacher by Freida McFadden – Free with Kindle Unlimited, $3.99 to purchaseDaydreamer by Susie Tate – Free with Kindle Unlimited, $4.99 to purchase
Why a Kindle is Worth the Investment
I’ve been rocking the Kindle since the earliest model was available, and not only do I prefer it to any other method of reading, I found myself reading more than I would have with traditional paper books. Not that there’s anything wrong with reading from a traditional book, I just personally appreciate the ease of use and form factor afforded me by the Kindle.
Since the Kindles use e-ink instead of traditional screens like your phone or iPad, they can be read in just about any lighting. In fact, the pages look like actual paper pages, so any artificial light or even bright sunlight are no factor when using the Kindle. It only uses energy when you turn the page, use the backlight or leave Wi-Fi turned on, so if you go into Airplane mode you can go weeks, even months, between charging your Kindle. Generally I go long enough to completely forget where I put my charging cable.
Hannah Hoolihan is a freelance writer who works with the Guides and Commerce teams here at IGN.
With contributions from Seth Macy.
