Shop The Best Prime Day Deals on Amazon Kindles

In case you haven’t heard, July 16th and 17th are Amazon Prime Day. This shopping event, brought on by everyone’s favorite fast-shipping service, features some pretty damn good deals on clothing, tech, home goods, and more. And if you happen to be in the market for an e-reader, we have good news—you can score a Kindle for up to 15% off.

Kindles allow you to carry thousands of books at a time (like, actually) and feature e-ink technology, which replicates the appearance of paper and reduces eye strain (in case that was a concern). Kindles come in various models, including the basic Kindle and advanced versions like the Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Oasis. There are other features like note-taking, highlighting, and dictionary access too. Typically, these devices range from $120 to $320, so if you’re a bibliophile like us, we suggest snagging a discounted one while the sales lasts.

Why I Love Kindles

Growing up, my mom read a book a day. That’s no exaggeration; the woman could truck through a novel like it was nothing. Although I inherited my love of books from her, I didn’t inherit her love of going to the bookstore, spending $20 plus dollars on a paperback, only to be done with it in a week. And let’s be real, in New York City, there’s simply not enough space to store books (I need somewhere to sleep, okay?).

That’s when I fell in love with Kindle. Not only are they portable and convenient, but you can access a wide selection of books and never have to worry about them being sold out. Other key features that I love are the adjustable lighting, long battery life, and note-taking capabilities—all of which are just icing on top of the cake. Listen, as a bookworm, I understand the hesitancy to leave your paperbacks behind, but trust me when I say, that once you make the switch, you’ll be in a whole new chapter of your reading journey.