UPDATE: Oct. 7,?? ??? ?? 2024, 12:45 p.m. EDT This post has been updated with the latest Amazon book deals ahead of Prime Big Deal Days.
The best early Prime Day book deals at a glance:Best book deal overall 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear $9.33 at Amazon (save $17.67 with on-page coupon)
Best book bundle deal Dr. Seuss’s Beginner Book Boxed Set Collection $26.47 at Amazon (save $23.48)
Best Kindle deal 'Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals' by Oliver Burkeman $2.99 at Amazon (save $17)
Prime Day is here yet again — the bi-annual shopping event (this time known as Prime Big Deal Days) is coming up on Oct. 8 and 9, and Amazon’s already offering discounts on countless products across all categories. One category you might not expect to see a lot of deals on is books, but that's exactly what we're seeing on Amazon's website right now. (Amazon did start as an online bookstore, so it kind of makes sense.)
We’ve found tons of book titles from a wide variety of genres that are currently on sale, from bestselling novels to nonfiction and children's books. Kindle and e-book editions are up to 80% off their typical list prices, while hardcover and paperback books are seeing discounts of up to 50% off. And this is before the official start of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days.
Here are some of the best book deals that captured our attention so far. Stay tuned as the official October Prime Day event kicks off — we'll be updating this list with more deals that drop.
Best book deal overall
Opens in a new window Credit: Avery 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear $9.33 at Amazon $27 Save $17.67 with on-page coupon
Why we like it
If you’re not into self-help books, James Clear’s Atomic Habitsmight not be on your radar. But this is one of the best nonfiction titles to come out within the past few years, and it's currently 65% off in hardcover — thanks to a new on-page coupon.
This book is all about teaching yourself to build good habits, break bad ones, and generally become more focused, productive, and successful in your daily life. And at less than $10 for the hardcover, it’s a steal.
Best book bundle deal
Opens in a new window Credit: Random House Books for Young Readers Dr. Seuss’s Beginner Book Boxed Set Collection: 'The Cat in the Hat'; 'One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish'; 'Green Eggs and Ham'; 'Hop on Pop'; 'Fox in Socks' $26.47 at Amazon $49.95 Save $23.48
Why we like it
Whether you have kids or you’re an adult who’s looking to add another classic book series to your collection, the Dr. Seuss’s Beginner Book Boxed Set Collection: The Cat in the Hat; One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish; Green Eggs and Ham; Hop on Pop; Fox in Socksis on sale for just $26.47.
That’s five iconic Dr. Seuss books for less than $30, which is an awesome deal considering each of these books typically sells for around $9 to $12 individually.
This book set is the perfect gift for new parents, birthdays, holidays, or just to add to the family home library.
Best Kindle deal
Opens in a new window Credit: Farrar, Straus and Giroux 'Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals' by Oliver Burkeman $2.99 at Amazon $19.99 Save $17
Why we like it
If you’ve ever mumbled that 24 hours just wasn’t enough time in a day, Oliver Burkeman’s Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals— currently 84% off the Kindle edition price — might be just the book for you.
This book has a ton of “life hacks” that can help you prioritize your time and figure out what's really worth doing — it's kind of an anti-productivity productivity book. If you're overwhelmed by the constant demands on your time and attention, this e-book promises to help you take back control and get more done.
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You can get it for free with a Kindle Unlimited subscription, or pay just $2.99 to own it outright.
More book deals
Kindle
Six of Crowsby Leigh Bardugo — $2.99
$11.99(save $9)The Perfect Coupleby Elin Hilderbrand — $4.99
$19.99(save $15)
Paperback
The Girl Who Was Takenby Charlie Donlea — $7.13
$17.95(save $10.82)That's Not My Nameby Megan Lally — $8.31
$11.99(save $3.68)The Paper Palace (Reese's Book Club): A Novelby Miranda Cowley Heller — $8.77
$18(save $9.23)The Seven Year Slipby Ashley Poston — $9.06
$17(save $7.94)The Midnight Libraryby Matt Haig — $11.46
$18(save $6.54)The Rule Book: A Novelby Sarah Adams — $12.09
$18(save $5.91)
Hardcover
Night Watchby Jayne Anne Phillips — $10.64
$28(save $17.36)Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empireby Dan Martell — $12.84
$27(save $14.16)You Like It Darker: Storiesby Stephen King — $15.14
$30(save $14.86)Lessons in Chemistry: A Novelby Bonnie Garmus — $15.37
$29(save $13.63)The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook Gift Edition: 500 Vibrant, Kitchen-Tested Recipes for Living and Eating Well Every Dayby America's Test Kitchen — $16.01
$40(save $23.99)A Fate Inked in Blood: Book One of the Saga of the Unfatedby Danielle L. Jensen — $16.99
$29.99(save $13)The Ministry of Time: A Novelby Kaliane Bradley — $17.89
$28.99(save $11.10)The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through SciencebyJ. Kenji López-Alt — $22.33
$49.95(save $27.72)
Bundles
Our Little Adventures: Stories Featuring Foundational Language Concepts for Growing Mindsby Tabitha Paige — $13.66
$29.99(save $16.33)J.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings— $16.58
$35.96(save $19.38)George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones 5-Book Boxed Set: Song of Ice and Fire Series— $25.70
$49.95(save $24.25)My First Complete Learning Library: Boxset of 20 Board Books Gift Set for Kidsby Wonder House Books — $35.99
$39.99(save $4)