Make Your Dollar Stretch: The Fourth Annual, Ultimate Bookish Prime Day Shopping Guide for Book Lovers
Amazon Prime Day 2025 is finally here, aka one of the best times of the year to score amazing deals on your favorite books, box sets, Kindle e-readers, subscriptions, and bookish gifts. If you’ve tried sifting through the pages and pages and pages of Amazon Prime Day deals in the past, it can get super overwhelming, fast. But you’re in luck! I’ve done all the hard work for you, and below you’ll find my highly curated 4th Annual Prime Day Guide for Book Lovers with all my favorite limited time bookish deals for Prime Day 2025. It’s your one-stop shop for the best Prime Day book deals, including limited edition hardcovers with sprayed edges, discounted Kindles, insanely discounted box sets of Booktok favorites, annotation supplies, bookshelves, and must-have bookish gifts. Whether you're looking to expand your TBR with bestselling fantasy novels, grab limited-time romance book discounts, or upgrade your reading setup with a new Kindle Paperwhite, or Kindle Colorsoft, I’ve curated the top bookish finds worth adding to your cart, so you can make your dollar stretch as much as possible this year. There’s a lot of unknowns right now, and saving where we can, but still being able to enjoy the things we love is a good thing. I’ll be updating this guide during the 48 hours of Prime Day sales as more fresh finds and lightning deals come available, so make sure to check back often for the latest updates or bookmark my Amazon Storefront Prime Day list here with 200+ curated deals I’ve found for you if you want to browse without my commentary below. Let’s make this the most book-filled Prime Day yet and get you those book trophies and add to your physical TBRs!
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Reading Devices + Memberships/Subscriptions | Books with Sprayed Edges | Best Book Deals (Paperback, Hardcover, Box sets) | Annotation Supplies | Bookshelves + Decor | Bookish Accessories
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Reading Devices + Memberships/Subscriptions
Audible Membership:
For Prime Members, get an Audible membership FREE for your first three months, which includes one book credit/month and access to the Plus Catalog, then $14.95/month after.
With PRIME: $44.85, NOW $0 (FREE for three months)
If you’re not yet a Prime Member yet, there’s another great deal you can still get:
Without PRIME: $44.85, NOW $.99/month for the first three months)
I’ve had an Audible membership the last five years now, and I honestly love it. While I normally grab audiobooks from my local library via Libby or these other apps, there have been several times with new releases where they aren’t available yet, or have a super long wait list, or they’re an Audible exclusive, so it’s so nice to be able to jump into Audible and start listening. Plus, some Romantasy authors like Danielle L. Jensen actually publish their novels on Audible first and they’re included in the Audible Plus library catalog (with the hard copies typically released six months after the audiobook)!
Prime Membership for Young Adults
$138, NOW $0 (FREE for first six months) then 7.49/month or $69/per year after after FREE trial
If you’re 18-24, I highly recommend taking advantage of the steep discount on a Young Adult Prime Membership right now. Six months for FREE?! Yes, please. Plus, you get 5% cashback savings on popular categories. Let me tell you, you will absolutely miss the perks of being a young adult and the student discounts everywhere when you graduate.
Prime Video
Grubhub+ for FREE
FREE Shipping on all Prime orders
10% cashback saves during Prime Day sale
Kindle e-readers
I was a Kindle holdout for YEARS, but a several Prime Days ago, I snagged an Oasis (RIP to this model!), and I’ve been beyond happy with it. I honestly thought reading on a Kindle would be the same as reading on the Kindle app on my iPhone, but it is NOT. It’s so much easier on your eyes. I personally feel like the scribe is a little big to be carting around (if you’ve already got an iPad), so I’d absolutely recommend the Paperwhite, which is also water resistant, or the new Kindle Colorsoft if you like the idea of seeing your books in color (us fantasy girls and our maps!). If you’ve been thinking about getting a Kindle, TODAY is the day. They’re all on sale, plus they ALL come with three months free Kindle Unlimited (that’s another $35.97 back in your pocket). I mean…it’s hard to pass up. Plus, if you’ve got an old one and you’re thinking of updating it, check if you’ve got the upgrade option for an additional 20% off for trading in your old device.
Kindle Scribe
$419.99, NOW $279.99 (SAVE 33%)
32GB+ for the annotators. Write directly on books and documents, built-in notebook summarization. Includes Premium Pen.
Kindle Paperwhite
$159.99, NOW $124.99 (SAVE 22%)
16GB+ fastest Kindle, lasts up to 12 weeks on one charge.
Kindle Colorsoft Signature
$279.99, NOW $179.99 (SAVE 36%)
32GB+, color display, auto-adjusting front light, wireless charging, and long battery life.
Books with Sprayed Edges
Babylonia by Costanza Casati
$27.99, NOW $10.23 (SAVE 63%)
I actually cannot believe how inexpensive this gorgeous special edition is! I have a feeling it might sell out quick, so grab it while you can!
Summer in the City by Alex Aster
$28, NOW $16.60 (SAVE 41%)
Summer romcom? A beach read with cute pink sprayed edges?!
The Lord of the Rings box set, collector’s edition
$105, NOW $49.45 (SAVE 53%)
The way I would be scrambling to add these to cart as fast as I could at this price if I didn’t already own them! They are stunning editions and you can’t really tell in this photo, but the spines align to create the Tree of Gondor!
The Lord of the Rings, special Tolkien illustrated hardcover edition
$90, NOW $37.99 (SAVE 58%) and also part of the 3 for 2 book sale!
I am crying over this one. As you saw from the hero image of this post, I already own this gorgeous illustrated special edition with red and white stenciled edges of all three parts of J.R.R Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. And let me tell you, it was not at this price. It’s a STUNNING copy, and even has a fold out map of middle earth.
The Hobbit, special Tolkien illustrated hardcover edition
$75, NOW $32.91 (SAVE 56%) also part of the 3 for 2 book sale!
This special edition Tolkien release matches the above LOTR special edition. As someone who already has this one, it might be my favorite. The green color?! Of course, it has fold out maps as well.
Beach Read by Emily Henry
$35, NOW $18.51 (SAVE 47%) also part of the 3 for 2 book sale!
I haven’t read this one yet, but people have told me if you liked Book Lovers, you will probably love Beach Read. And this edition is so pretty!
Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor
$30, NOW $13.83 (SAVE 54%) also part of the 3 for 2 book sale!
If sci-fi is your jam, this one might be for you. It’s on my TBR!
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The Scorpion and the Night Blossom by Amelie Wen Zhao
$22.99, NOW $11.99 (SAVE 48%) + .50 off clip and save coupon
Under $12 for a beautiful sprayed edge book?!
Best Book Deals (Paperback, Hardcover, Box sets)
Six Scorched Roses by Carissa Broadbent
$24.99, NOW $11.89 (SAVE 52%)
My favorite book by Carissa Broadbent! This novella is so so so good, has Autism rep, a love story, and vampires! And this price for a hardcover?!
The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson (Hardcover boxed set, books 1-4)
$159.96, NOW $93.70 (SAVE 41%)
These editions have gorgeous endpaper art, and some have reversible dust jackets. And yes, Wind and Truth will still match! :)
The Blacktongue Thief by Christopher Buehlman
$18.99, NOW $11.39 (SAVE 40%)
A world of goblin wars?! This has shot up to the top of my TBR recently.
Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman
$30, NOW $12.52 (SAVE 58%)
I literally just thrifted this book from a local indie bookstore in SF, and I cannot wait to read it!
When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker
$22.00, NOW $12.81 (SAVE 42%)
This is the new released trad edition, and it's got the most beautiful pearlescent cover! Be warned, it’s a door stop (aka She’s THICK).
Recursion and Dark Matter by Blake Crouch
$18, NOW 11.39 (SAVE 37%) and $18.00, NOW 10.25 (SAVE 43%) respectively - Also part of the 3 for 2 book sale!
I personally love Recursion more than Dark Matter, but they are both excellent sci-fi reads.
Shades of Magic Collector’s Box set
$89.97, NOW $43.49 (SAVE 52%)
I confess, I haven’t finished this series! I read book one when it came out years ago, and really loved it, and then didn’t keep up. But I’ve read four V.E. Schwab books already this year, so might as well keep it going and finally finish these! P.S. These have the original covers, which I think are so much more beautiful than the new covers.
The Wind Weaver by Julie Johnson
$29, NOW $19.30 (SAVE 33%) Also in the 3 for 2 sale!
V.E. Schwab is on my autobuy author list, and don’t we all love a good boxed set?! If you’re a fan of portal fantasies, and multiple dimensions, this is an incredible series to check out if you’re getting into adult fantasy.
S. aka Ship of Theseus
$50, NOW $27.50 (SAVE 45%) Also part of the 3 for 2 book sale!
One of the coolest books I own with inserts, annotations, and stories within stories.
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
$19.00, NOW $7.94 (SAVE 58%)
The Night Circus is one of my favorite books of all time, and has some of the most beautiful prose.
A Dawn of Onyx by Kate Golden
$17.00, NOW $9.71 (SAVE 43%) Also part of the 3 for 2 book sale!
I haven’t read this one yet, but the Romantasy girlies seem to love it and it’s got a 4.4 rating, so on the TBR it goes! Plus, absolutely gorgeous cover, right?!
Dark Water Daughter by H.M. Long
$17.99, NOW $15.68 (SAVE 13%) Also part of the 3 for 2 book sale!
I thoroughly enjoyed this winter pirate-y adventure fantasy. Book two, Black Tide Son was also amazing, and book three comes out this month! I’m so excited to read it!
The Jane Austen Escape Room illustrated hardcover
$24.99, NOW $14.44 (SAVE 42%)
I have no one to play this with, but it looks sooooo cute! If you’re a fan of Jane Austen, this could be so much fun!
Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross
$20.00, NOW $7.64 (SAVE 62%) Lightning Deal!
One of my favorite duologies of all time. This is book two and an absolutely MUST READ!
The History of Middle-earth Box set
$125.00, NOW $59.41 (SAVE 52%)
What is this insanely good price?! I already have this set, and let me tell you, it is STUNNING. It also has reversible dust jackets with the original first edition design on it. I’m obsessed with John Howe’s illustrations, plus fold out maps, and if you’re a Tolkien fan, these are honestly a must for your collection.
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, illustrated by Marjolein Bastin
$45.00, NOW $24.12 (SAVE 46%)
These Andrews McMeel editions are some of my favorites for classics. Not only do they have absolutely stunning illustrations throughout, but they also have INSERTS! So think like, a dance card, or an invitation, or wisk game instructions, character family trees, and more.
Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen, illustrated by Marjolein Bastin
$45.00, NOW $20.39 (SAVE 55%)
Like I mentioned above, these special editions are so beautiful, and I’m obsessed with the inserts. Here’s a look inside this one.
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
$20.00, NOW $11.18 (SAVE 44%)
I LOVED The Martian by Weir, so I know I’m going to absolutely love this read. If sci-fi is your jam, and you haven’t read any of his books, now’s the time to pick them up!
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery
$24.99, NOW $14.99 (SAVE 40%)
This is such a beautiful edition of a childhood favorite!
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab, special edition
$29.99, NOW $13.03 (SAVE 57%)
This special edition of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue includes six new pieces of artwork, a ribbon bookmark, and an embossed hardcover.
The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow
$19.99, NOW $12.91 (SAVE 35%)
Like The Night Circus, The Ten Thousand Doors of January is one of those beautifully written books that just sticks with you long after you’ve finished reading. P.S. It’s a portal fantasy.
Annotation Supplies for Your Next Read
What is it about having aesthetically pleasing colors to tab books with that make it so much more fun? Here are a few options that I’m a big fan of. P.S. A full post on annotating tips is coming soon!
Aesthetic Tabs
$7.99, NOW $6.39 (SAVE 20%)
$7.99, NOW $6.38 (SAVE 20%)
$27.99, NOW $23.19 (SAVE 17%)
$4.99, NOW $4.24 (SAVE 15%)
Bookshelves + Home Decor
Why are bookshelves so expensive?! As my home library continues to expand, I’m always in the market for another bookshelf. Can you relate? haha Definitely waiting until days like Prime Day to snag a new bookshelf leaves more budget for…more books, of course!
Metal Library Cart
$485.00, NOW $331.49 (SAVE 32%)
Definitely a splurge item. This is one of those bookish nostalgic items that’s on every serious book collector’s home library bucket list. The perfect TBR cart.
Five Tiered Wooden Bookshelf
$304.99, NOW $230 (SAVE 25%) + a clip and save coupon for an additional $24 OFF
Give me all the shades of beige, ok?! Look, I went through my IKEA bookshelf phase too, which is totally fine, and honestly kind of a right of passage as a bookworm. But if you’re looking for something slightly more substantial, this might be the one. I love the beveling on the top too!
Metal and Wood Five Tiered Bookshelf
$58.53, NOW $42.44 (SAVE 26%)
If you love a slightly industrial vibe, this five-tier bookshelf is the one for you! I have two of these in my loft and I absolutely love them. They’re just wide enough to get two stacks deep on them and are super sturdy. They were also super easy to put together.
Three Tiered Wooden Bookshelf
$154.99, NOW $92.09 (SAVE 41%)
If you have a smaller space, a three tiered bookshelf can be the perfect piece. And you get another surface on the top that would be great to add a lamp, plant, or other cute bookish decor pieces.
Oversized Reading Chair
$499.99, NOW $399.99 (SAVE 20%)
Is this not the most perfect, cozy reading chair ever?! I feel like I keep seeing people with this chair all over Booktok creating these cozy reading corners and I’m so jealous. Also comes in a bunch of different colors.
$39.99, NOW $31.99 (SAVE 20%)
I’ve always wanted a cool neon sign, but I feel like they’re so hard to find at a reasonable price. This one’s pretty cute.
$49.99, NOW $29.99 (SAVE 40%)
I don’t need this. I don’t need this. I don’t need this. Why is this the cutest little dragon ever?! I need it.
Bookish Accessories
Wooden Book Lamp
$24.69, NOW $21.59 (SAVE 13%)
Does this scream 2020 booktok? 100% But I STILL love my book light. It’s rechargeable and changes colors when you reopen it. No regrets.
Clear Kindle Case
$13.99, NOW $7.99 (SAVE 43%)
Is it trendy? Yes. But it’s trendy for a reason. I LOVE my clear kindle case, and I can switch out stickers to make it more personal and fun! This one is for the latest Paperwhite Kindle.
Burn After Writing Celestial Journal
$14.00, NOW $7.70 (SAVE 45%) Also part of the 3 for 2 Sale!
If the stars are your vibes, this is your next journal.
Kindle Page Turner
$19.99, NOW $15.99 (SAVE 20%)
Now I’m not saying we’re getting lazy, buuuuuut, this is kind of magical if you’re reading in bed and you want to keep your hands cozy under the covers. Also comes in pink and white!
Green Leaf Weighted Blanket
$54.99, NOW $39.70 (SAVE 28%), limited lightning deal
This is literally your next favorite weighted blanket. I am OBSESSED with this and sleep with it pretty much every night. It’s the perfect lap blanket when you’re reading. Plus, it reminded me of LOTR the instant I saw it. And yes, I can confirm it is 100% worth it.
Vegan Leather Kindle Case
$29.99, NOW $17.56 (SAVE 41%)
Happy Prime Day shopping, book lovers! I’ll add any new finds I come across and update the article over the next 24 hours, so make sure to add to the list here and on my Storefront!
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