October Prime Day Kindle deals include $70 off on a Paperwhite bundle

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UPDATE: Oct. 8, 2024, 6:45 p.m. EDT This article has been update with the latest deals on Kindle books during Prime Big Deal Days.

Best October Prime Day Kindle Deals

It’s officially cozy season, which nicely coincides with Amazon’s October Prime Day. If you’re thinking about settling down on the couch or cuddling up in bed with a good book, now’s the time to do it. And what better way to do so than with a new Kindle? If you’ve had your eye on one, this is one of the best times to go ahead and lock one in, because when the weather gets cooler, snuggling with a loved one or a pet and a great read just hits different.

Thanks to Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days, which runs October 8 and 9, you can save on some of the best Kindles at Amazon right now. Admittedly, Kindle deals during the spooky season Prime Day aren’t amazing, but they are deals nonetheless. There are some good deals to be had — the Paperwhite and Scribe offer savings up to 25%, for example.

Below, find some of our favorite Kindle deals to be had during Prime Big Deal Days. And don’t forget to snag your free Amazon First Reads books this month, which includes two in October just for being a Prime member.

Best Kindle deal
Why we like itThe Kindle Scribe is a multifunctional tablet that lets you enjoy your favorite books and magazines with the potential to be used as a digital notebook. In addition to all your normal Kindle options, the Scribe lets you take notes while reading or use it as a dedicated tablet with smooth writing and a responsive screen. This deal comes with the basic pen, which lacks the eraser and shortcut button, but it still glides over the screen smoothly.

During Prime Big Deal Days, the Kindle Scribe is down to $254.99, saving you $85.

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Best Kindle Paperwhite deal
Why we like itYou really can’t beat the Kindle Paperwhite — there’s a reason it’s the best e-reader we’ve tested. It’s waterproof, comes with 16GB of storage, and adjustable warmth and brightness. It’s super quick with a responsive touchscreen, just what you want as you’re zooming through a good book. During October Prime Day, shop the Kindle Paperwhite for $124.99, taking $25 off the price.

Best Kindle bundle deal
Why we like itIf you’re looking to get the full Kindle set-up, your best bet is to go with a bundle. The Kindle Paperwhite Essentials Bundle is a good option that’s also budget-friendly when it comes to e-readers. This bundle comes with a 16GB Kindle Paperwhite, a fabric cover, and a power adapter. During Prime Big Deal Days, this bundle is down to $134.97, saving you $70.

Kindle Paperwhite Kids (16GB) — $114.99 $169.99 (save $55)

Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle — $299.97 $439.97 (save $140)

Kindle Paperwhite Essentials Bundle — $141.97 $211.97 (save $70)

The best Kindle book dealsAvatar, The Last Airbender: The Rise of Kyoshi (Chronicles of the Avatar Book 1) by F.C. Yee — $1.99 $11.69 (save $9.70)

Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties by Tom O’Neill — $4.99 $22.99 (save $18)

Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa, translated by Eric Ozawa — $1.99 $16.99 (save $15)

FantasticLand by Mike Bockoven — $1.99 $16.99 (save $15)

Happy-Go-Lucky by David Sedaris — $2.99 $18.99 (save $16)

Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Perez — $1.99 $12.14 (save $10.15)

Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez — $2.99 $18.99 (save $16)

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari — $1.99 $9 (save $7.01)

The Stories of Ray Bradbury by Ray Bradbury — $2.99 $17.99 (save $15)

The Story of the Lost Child by Elena Ferrante — $3.99 $17.99 (save $14)

Swan Song by Elin Hilderbrand — $4.99 $30 (save $25.01)

A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle — $2.99 $7.99 (save $5)

You Are Here by David Nicholls — $2.99 $30 (save $27.01)

Frequently Asked Questions

Prime Big Deal Days officially runs through Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 11:59 p.m. PT. So you’ll want to do most of your shopping by then. However, we have seen some deals linger in the days after the sale.

Technically, yes, Prime Day deals are reserved just for Prime members. You can still probably find decent deals on some products that aren’t Prime Day-specific, but the best deals definitely come with the membership. Here’s how you can sign up for Amazon Prime.

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Boston-based Shopping Reporter, Samantha Mangino, covers all things tech at Mashable, rounding up the best products and deals. She’s covered commerce for three years, spending extensive time testing and reviewing all things home, including couches, steam irons, and washing machines. She thoroughly vets products and internet trends, finding out if those cozy gamer chairs are really as comfortable as TikTok claims.

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