Best Kindle book deals - free books and daily discounts on page-turners and popular novels

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The evenings are getting darker, the sofa's looking cosier and Amazon Prime's Big Deal Days are tomorrow. This means that the very best Kindle book deals are at the tips of your fingers. Just one tap can give you access to thrillers, classics, romcoms and more for just 99p. Or, if you're super savvy, you might even pick up a page-turner for free. 

It is a truth universally acknowledged that an owner of one of the best Kindles on the market must be in want of a Kindle book deal. I think that's what Jane Austen said — and she was right. 

If you own a Kindle, you'll know all too well how easy it is to become a speed, reader, flying through books in hours. The greatest shame in this wonderful experience is that the cost of eBooks can stack up. Luckily for you, a big sale event like this produces outrageously good discounts on some of the biggest, most brilliant stories out there. Grab a cup of tea (and your Kindle). You're in for a treat.

Want to shop some more? Head over to our Prime Day Kindle deals for eReader savings.

Today's best Kindle books deals

Even though Amazon's Kindle book deals run all year round, when we get to Amazon Prime's Big Deal Days the discounts become bigger and better. Over the next few days, I'll be keeping you up to date with the best Kindle book deals on offer. 

If you want to get straight to the source for yourself, this is the page where you'll find today's Kindle deals. However, I have put hours into researching the best offers around right now. For some expert-selected options, here are 18 of the best books that I've ever read that just happen to be on offer too.

Kindle Audiobook Deals

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There's currently an offer at Amazon, where Audible membership is 99p every month. That transforms this list of audiobooks (which are 99p in the Kindle book deals) into free books. 

So, whilst most of the best Kindle book deals are on eBooks, audiobook deals are also aplenty. Some of the year's best-sellers, TikTok sensations, and most talked-about novels are available for free as audiobooks. That even includes A Little Life, which I think is the best book ever written (although, listen with caution, because it's a tough, emotional story). The beauty of listening instead of reading is that you can rest your eyes and relax in bed or you can crack on with house chores — all whilst losing yourself in a good book.

What is the Kindle Daily Deal? And what are Kindle book deals?

A selection of books that have been in the Amazon Book Deals. These include Matt Haig's 'The Midnight Library' and Richard Osman's 'The Bullet That Missed'

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Right now, you're probably the most excited about Amazon Prime's Big Deal Days, since this promises 24 hours of outrageously good deals. That doesn't change the fact that Amazon will still be keeping up with their daily deals, but what exactly are they?

Amazon's daily Kindle book deals are just like the manic, crazy sales that leave people scrapping in the middle of shops, except, they're a lot calmer when they're online and these deals are Kindle books instead of handbags and TVs. 

Amazon reduces the price of ebooks and audiobooks to nothing (they're totally free), 99p, or £1.99. Normally, Kindle books will sit around £5.99 or £6.99, so to have access to them for a fraction of the price is exciting if you're a bookworm like me.

When I first heard about this concept, I thought the daily deals would be on books that are old enough to collect dust on the shelves, but they're not. As you can see in the section above, you can pick up the latest best-sellers, brand-new autobiographies, and some seriously sought-after novels.

If you want to see for yourself, check out today's Kindle book deals at Amazon

Where can you find Kindle book deals yourself?

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The most logical place to look for Kindle Daily Deals is on Amazon. However, if you're not a seasoned shopper or you know you get easily overwhelmed by choice, there are plenty of blogs and pages that will whittle down your options for you.

Just like I've done on this page, blogging sites can bring together the best Kindle book deals. Each has its own unique offering, so, if you haven't seen something you like just yet, we recommend taking a look at these sites. They might not always have something that you're interested in, but it's worth signing up to subscription accounts that can notify you when your favourite books become reduced.

  • eReader IQ: Make a wishlist of books and then this'll notify you when any of them are reduced in Kindle Daily Deals.
  • The Reader Cafe: known as the spot for free novels, bargain books and killer deals
  • Net Galley: a community for discovering and recommending books

Is it worth getting Kindle Unlimited instead?

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One of the most frequently asked questions around Kindle book deals is 'what is Kindle Unlimited? and should I get it?' We had a long list of Kindle book deals that nearly made the cut for this page and a fair few of them are free on Kindle Unlimited. Over there, you'll have access to thousands of books, audiobooks, comics, and magazines for £9.49 a month. If you know you're a prolific paperback consumer, Kindle Unlimited could be well worth your time.

The only downside of Kindle Unlimited is that you won't necessarily have access to the same list of the newest best-sellers. Instead, you'll need to keep an open mind, especially if you're interested in more niche genres. There will still be some big-name titles, but don't expect to have the same offering as Kindle deals.

The way I see it is: Kindle Unlimited is £9.49 a month, which is about the price of a paperback. If you read more than one book in a month and you're not super picky about what you read, you'll be saving money. 

If you don't, it might be worth just shopping carefully. Kindle Unlimited offers a free 30-day trial, so you can try it before you buy. Plus, if you have Amazon Prime, you can try three months of Kindle Unlimited completely free. By that time, you'll know whether it's for you.

FAQs

When is Amazon Prime Day?

Amazon Prime's Big Deal Days fall on 8th and 9th of October, which means that you can start your savings tomorrow, in theory. In reality, there are already lots of amazing deals live already.

How often does Kindle change their book deals?

Amazon has a series of ebook deals. First, there are the daily deals, which, you guessed it, change at the end of every day. Then, their more generic Kindle book deals change weekly and monthly. There's a relatively fast turnaround, so if you see a title that you like, we recommend snapping it up.

Are Kindle books cheaper with a Prime account?

Whilst Kindle books are cheaper than physical books, you won't see any price difference whether you have a Prime account or not. However, you can use your Prime account to have three months of access to Kindle Unlimited, where you can read and download thousands of titles for free.

How many free books do you get per month with Kindle Unlimited?

With Kindle Unlimited you can borrow up to twenty digital books, audiobooks, or comics at a time. Amazon doesn't set any limit on magazines either, so you can have a lot of books on the go. This is generally more cost-effective than shopping Amazon's book deals, although there are some amazing books in the daily deals right now that are totally free.

Does Kindle Unlimited go on sale for Prime day?

Amazon Prime Day starts tomorrow and it's likely that Amazon will offer some sort of discount on both Kindle Unlimited and their Kindle book deals I'll let you know if we see anything you'll like.

Laura Honey
eCommerce Editor

Laura is a self-confessed, floral-obsessed, fragrance aficionado. She started out her career working for the luxury British perfume brand, Penhaligon's. Whilst working for the iconic brand, Laura qualified as a Master Perfumer and has now set up her own perfume studio. You'll often find her experimenting with her own perfumes, even though she still owns (and buys) more fragrances than she will ever admit to.

Alongside her passion for perfume, Laura graduated with an English degree from Oxford University. Whilst there, she belonged to a number of women's groups, so was eager to move into women's writing. Her first job was with the female-owned fashion brand, The White Company. Here, Laura was their only Fashion Writer, so she helped to plan, write and promote the company's quality, luxury, and timeless clothing, season after season. In her evenings, she worked on a women's health start-up, which is coming to the market soon, offering supplements for women's health. 

Laura is also the eCommerce editor at one of Future's other magazines, Homes & Gardens where she specialises in covering all their coffee and product content, looking for pieces that are tailored for timelessness. The secret to her heart is both simplicity and quality.