Kindle deals: how to get the best e-reader offers and daily deals

With one day left of Amazon Prime Day (ends midnight tonight), now is the time to sweep up a deal on Kindles. The 2022 release of the Amazon Kindle is now down to £59.99 (that's a 29 per cent saving from its RRP of £84.99), and can hold thousands of books at one time. It will last for six weeks on a single charge, comes with built-in backlighting so you can read in the dark, has a six-inch 300 PPI high-resolution display, and will even support audiobooks via Audible.

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There's a selection of different Kindle models to choose from, too, including Paperwhite and Oasis (these are also currently discounted as part of Amazon Prime Day). Each has its own unique features, even if the basic functionality across the entire line-up remains pretty much the same.

In this guide – which breaks down the best Kindle deals and offers this month – we'll show you models with ads, which will keep the cost down. Kindle ads are usually found via banners on the homepage and on the screensaver; they're typically personalised and not too intrusive. However, if you don't want to see any ads then you can do so by paying around 10 to 20 quid more. Simply choose the 'without ads' model to get rid of them.

Where to buy the Amazon Kindle

While the e-readers are an Amazon product – and the Amazon website often has the best stock levels as a result – the devices are available at a range of UK retailers:

• Shop Kindle devices at Currys
• Shop Kindle devices at John Lewis
• Shop Kindle devices at Very
• Shop Kindle devices at Argos

Best Amazon Kindle deals available now

Kindle | £84.99 £59.99 (save 29% or £25)

What's the deal: The cheapest price you can get for the 2022 Kindle is currently £59.99 on Amazon, thanks to its Prime Day deals event - that's 29 per cent off or £25 cheaper than its usual RRP of £84.99.

Why we chose it: The 11th gen (2022) Kindle comes in both black and white and has a 6-inch anti-glare display alongside 16GB of memory — double the storage capacity of the previous generation — that’s enough to hold thousands of books at once. With a full charge, the battery will last up to six weeks at a time, plus you can purchase titles straight from the device (connected to Amazon via Wi-Fi).

Even this base model can be synced up with an Audible account so you can listen to audiobooks, too. It also has an adjustable front light so you can read your books at all times of the day or night — got to a juicy bit in your novel just as the sunlight is fading? Not a problem with the Kindle.

What's more, if you're an Amazon Prime subscriber, you get unlimited access to more than a thousand books without any charge. Titles include Clouds in my Coffee, a romance novel called The Love of My Other Life and thriller Always Remember.

The ads are shown via 'sponsored screensavers' on the Kindle’s lock screen and in sleep mode. If you don’t want this, there's the option to buy a 'without ads' model.

• Buy the Kindle with ads for £84.99 £59.99 (save 29% or £25) at Amazon
• Buy the Kindle with ads for £84.99 at Argos

Kindle Essentials Bundle | £142.97 £107.97 (save 24% or £35)

What's the deal: This Essentials Bundle includes the 2022 Kindle 16GB in blue (without ads), a blue fabric cover and a 9W Power Adapter. Snap it up now from Amazon and save 24 per cent in the Amazon Prime Day deals event.

Why we chose it: You'll save your pennies by opting for this bundle instead of buying the products separately, and with the Essentials Bundle, you'll be confident the fabric cover will fit your new Kindle snug as a bug.

Buy Kindle Essentials Bundle for £142.97 £107.97 (save 24% or £35) at Amazon

What other Kindle deals are available?

Kindle Paperwhite | £149.99 £99.99 (save 33% or £50)

What's the deal: The Kindle Paperwhite is currently on sale for £99.99 at Amazon in its Prime Day deals event - buy now and you'll save 33 per cent.

Why we chose it: The Kindle Paperwhite e-reader has a 6.8-inch display, 16GB storage, adjustable warm light for eye comfort, weeks-long battery life, and an IPX8 waterproof rating that makes it a great option for reading at the beach, in the bath or, of course, relaxing by the pool.

• Buy the Kindle Paperwhite for £149.99 £99.99 (save 33% or £50) at Amazon
• Buy the Kindle Paperwhite for £149.99 at John Lewis

Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition Essentials Bundle | £252.97 £184.97 (save 27% or £68)

What's the deal: Inside, you'll get the latest Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (32GB), an Amazon leather cover, and a wireless charging dock. All for £184.97 (27% less than its RRP) in the Amazon Prime Day deals event.

Why we chose it: If you're planning on purchasing the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, you might be in the market for a case, too. Kill two birds with one stone (as the saying goes) and buy this Essentials Bundle from Amazon.

Buy the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Editions Essentials Bundle for £252.97 £184.97 (save 27% or £68) at Amazon

Kindle Oasis | £229.99 £179.99 (save 22% or £50)

What's the deal: The most expensive Kindle in the line-up is priced at £229.99, but you can get it now for £179.99 on Amazon.

Why we chose it: The Oasis model has a 7-inch display, IPX8 water resistance rating, Audible support, adjustable warm light, and a unique design that uses dedicated buttons for page turns.

• Buy the Kindle Oasis for £229.99 £179.99 (save 22% or £50) at Amazon
• Buy the Kindle Oasis for £229.99 at Argos

Kindle Oasis Essentials Bundle | £327.97 £307.97 (save 6% or £20)

What's the deal: The bundle includes the Kindle Oasis, a leather cover from Amazon, and the 9W Power Adaptor. It currently has £20 off, so snap it up while you can.

Why we chose it: Coming in three different colours and two various styles, the Kindle Oasis Essentials Bundle has everything you need for a blissful reading experience.

Buy the Kindle Oasis Essentials Bundle for £327.97 £307.97 (save 6% or £20) at Amazon

Kindle Kids | £104.99 £74.99 (save 29% or £30)

What's the deal: The Kids model, which comes with a year’s Amazon Kids+ subscription, is currently priced at £74.99 on Amazon.

Why we chose it: Intended for younger readers, the all-new Kindle Kids (2022 edition) comes with a colourful protective cover of your choice – including unicorn, space and ocean designs – alongside a two-year 'worry-free guarantee' that offers a full replacement if the device gets broken.

Plus, you can get an Amazon Kids+ subscription which provides access to more than a thousand books. Basically, it's a lot for your money.

• Buy the Kindle Kids for £104.99 £74.99 (save 29% or £30) at Amazon

Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition | £179.99 £129.99 (save 28% or £50)

What's the deal: Explore millions of books with the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, as the larger storage version of the classic Paperwhite has an RRP of £179.99 at Amazon. Grab it now for £129.99 in the Amazon Prime Day deals event.

Why we chose it: The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is an enhanced version of the standard Paperwhite model, coming with wireless charging, a front light that auto-adjusts based on your surrounding brightness, and a much larger 32GB storage.

Buy the Paperwhite Signature Edition for £179.99 £129.99 (save 28% or £50) at Amazon

Kindle Scribe | £329.99 £259.99 (save 21% or £70)

What's the deal: Featuring a 10.2-inch glare-free display, the Kindle Scribe offers adjustable warm light, an auto-adjusting front light, and larger font sizes, as well as a hefty RRP. Lucky for you though, it's currently discounted by 21 per cent at Amazon, bringing the cost down to £259.99.

Why we chose it: The Kindle Scribe is the first Kindle for reading and writing. If you're reading for a purpose as well as pleasure, for example maybe you're studying or you're part of a book club, the Kindle Scribe is ideal as you can jot your thoughts down on the eBook itself. A single charge will give you months of battery life for reading and weeks for writing, and the Basic Pen (which is included) never needs charging.

Buy the Kindle Scribe for £329.99 £259.99 (save 21% or £70) at Amazon

What is Kindle Unlimited?

Kindle Unlimited is a subscription service which lets you enjoy millions of books, thousands of audiobooks, and countless magazines on any device.

The service lets you download content from the Kindle app, so you can read anywhere at any time.

You don't need to be an Amazon Prime member to make the most of Kindle Unlimited. You don't even need to be an Amazon Prime subscriber to get the most out of your Kindle for that matter, as the service will set you back £9.49 regardless of whether you already have Prime.

Kindle Unlimited offers a free 30-day trial so you can try it for a month before you decide whether to purchase.

Start your Kindle Unlimited free trial at Amazon

Did you know you can get three months free with this Kindle Unlimited deal? It's on for a limited time only this Amazon Prime Day, available exclusively for Amazon Prime members.

What is Kindle Daily Deal?

Every day, Amazon announces which books have had a price slash (usually to 99p or for free) which you can download on your Kindle.

Today (12th July 2023) you can pick up Twisted Lies by Angela Marsons, plus The Cove by L J Ross, and many more for just 99p.

Check out today's Kindle Daily Deal at Amazon

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