The Amazon Book Sale is coming but early deals are here
The flights are booked and the itinerary is planned. Summer vacation is right around the corner, and we can’t wait to kick back in the sun with a great read. Whether you need in-flight entertainment or a beachside book, the Amazon Book Sale has got you covered.
The Amazon Book Sale begins May 15th and runs through May 20th, offering deals across physical books, Kindles, e-books, and audiobooks. No matter what format you prefer to read in, the savings are abundant. Physical books are up to 60% off while e-books are as low as $ .99. While the the sale doesn’t officially start until tomorrow, early deals have already dropped.
The Kindle Scribe is down to its lowest price ever at $ 239.99, saving you $ 100. If you already have an e-reader you love, sign up for Kindle Unlimited during the sale and enjoy three months free, where you’ll gain access to Kindle’s collection of four million books.
Explore all the deals here or read on for our favorites.
Best Kindle deal
If you’ve been known to annotate every margin of your physical books but want the convenience of an e-reader, the Kindle Scribe is the answer. And during the Amazon Book Sale, you can find it for just $ 239.99, its lowest price ever. You’ll save $ 100, scoring 29% savings on the device.
The Kindle Scribe has 16GB of storage and comes with its basic pen to get you writing. In addition to writing in your e-books, the Scribe includes a notebook feature for journaling. Plus, it converts handwritten notes to text and allows you to mark up PDFs too. The anti-glare screen is perfect for reading in the sun and the weeks of battery life means you can leave the charger at home while on vacation. This deal is live now and available through the end of the Amazon Book Sale.
Best subscription deal
Voracious readers need Kindle Unlimited. The subscription service includes millions of e-books, audiobooks, and magazines for just $ 11.99 per month. But thanks to the Amazon Book Sale, you can get your first three months free. That saves you $ 35.97 while giving you access to millions of reads.
There’s no commitment with the Kindle Unlimited subscription — cancel at any time. If you’re not into it after your three-month trial, go ahead and cancel for no charge. And the good news is, you don’t have to wait until May 15th to get this deal — it’s live now.
Best book deal
For loyal readers of physical books, the Amazon Book Sale is for you too. Limited-time deals are available across all genres from cookbooks to romance. Find major savings on classics like Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye to new releases like Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle.
More book deals
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo — $ 5.77
$ 12.99(Save $ 7.22)The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison — $ 6.83
$ 16(Save $ 9.17)Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides — $ 7.50
$ 21(Save $ 13.50)Call Me by Your Name by André Aciman — $ 7.90
$ 17(Save $ 9.10)By the Book by Jasmine Guillory — $ 8.33
$ 15.99(Save $ 7.66)The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein — $ 8.41
$ 18.99(Save $ 10.58)Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid — $ 8.50
$ 17(Save $ 8.50)One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid — $ 8.84
$ 18(Save $ 9.16)Artemis by Andy Weir — $ 10.27
$ 18(Save $ 7.73)The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón — $ 10.75
$ 19(Save $ 8.25)Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle — $ 11.73
$ 27(Save $ 15.27)Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen — $ 13.34
$ 25(Save $ 11.66)Kitchen Gear: The Ultimate Owner’s Manual by Lisa McManus and Hannah Crowley — $ 23.70
$ 40(Save $ 16.30)The Lord of the Rings: Special Edition by J.R.R. Tolkien — $ 106.11
$ 250(Save $ 143.89)
Best e-book deal
If you’re picky about the books you want to read, then maybe Kindle Unlimited isn’t for you. The good news is, during the Amazon Book Sale, e-books are available at jaw-dropping prices. Seriously, you can save up to 90% on buzzy books like Babel by R.F. Kuang. Plus, you don’t have to wait for May 15th, as the prices have already dropped.
More e-book deals
Babel by R.F. Kuang — $ 1.99
$ 20(Save $ 18.01)The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien — $ 1.99
$ 30(Save $ 28.01)Wool by Hugh Howey — $ 1.99
$ 19.99(Save $ 18)Finding Me by Viola Davis — $ 2.99
$ 12.04(Save $ 9.05)The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri —$ 2.99
$ 16.61(Save $ 13.62)Rouge by Mona Awad — $ 3.99
$ 18.99(Save $ 15)