Is there anything better than basking in the sun while reading a fantastic book? I do not think so. It's a great time to stock up on books for summer, because Amazon has a big book sale until May 20. Prices for e-books start at $1, while print books cost as little as $5. Every genre you can think of is covered in the sale, from classics to children's books to BookTok favorites. We'll list our favorites below, but you should check it all out for yourself. Maybe you can finally make a dent in that huge “to read” pile and start rebuilding.
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We've seen this deal before, but it's still the best price we've tracked. The Kindle Scribe (8/10, WIRED recommends) is expensive. This deal makes it a little more accessible. It's the Best Kindle for note taking and annotation. It's also the only Kindle currently on sale.
Usually Kindle Unlimited trials last for one month, but right now new subscribers can try the service for two more months. Keep in mind that the service will automatically renew at $12 per month once the trial ends, so set a reminder to cancel if you don't want this subsequent fee. Kindle Unlimited is one of our favorite ebook subscription services. It helped me come back read as an adult.
Neil Stephenson called the metaverse. How much more WIRED can you get? This classic cyberpunk tale worth every penny.
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People have many strong opinions about this author, but if you're curious, you can save money on one of her most popular titles. This tender romance novel is being adapted into a film which will be released in August.
This novel is arguably the perfect beach read. It's romantic and glamorous, with a well-rounded cast of characters and just the right level of intrigue to keep you turning the pages.
I devoured this book in two days. I couldn't put it down. If the idea of a badass heroine, talking dragons, a bully romance trope, and a quest to save the world gets your blood pumping, this one lives up to the hype.
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Books are almost always better than their film adaptations. No shade to the wonderful Kathy Bates, but Misery is definitely one of those cases. I probably shouldn't have read it when I was 13, but I did and I still think about it. I think this is one of King's best works. If you have already read it, Fairy tale– a more recent novel by King – is also on sale for $13 ($8 off).
This memoir comes highly recommended by WIRED reviewer Medea Giordano. She said it “broke her heart into a million pieces.” I'll buy a copy based on this recommendation alone, but if you need more convincing, just check out the thousands of 5-star reviews on Amazon.
This memoir has been a New York Times bestseller for 80 weeks. It explores McCurdy's life as a child actor, with an overbearing mother, addiction, eating disorders and more, but it ends on a high note, with themes of resilience and discovery of self. (I'll buy this one too.)
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It's a Dr. Seuss board book and it costs $3 and I guarantee the kids in your life will enjoy it (pun very much intended). They can lift the flaps and discover the opposites. You can read the rhymes. It's a win-win situation.
For my part, I'm fully here for Snoop Dogg's culinary career. This cookbook was made in collaboration with E-40, who should need no further introduction. It contains more than 60 recipes that share a common theme: getting together with loved ones and eating well.
Reviewer Scott Gilberton jokingly called it a “light read,” but despite its heaviness, it's still worth reading. This novel will stay with you long after you put it down. It's serious, it's poignant, and despite its intoxicating narrative, it's not too difficult to read. But above all, it will stay with you – I recommend that you have a Highlighter practical.