In 2025 that is not the case at all, though. Amazon has dropped prices on the entire Kindle lineup and these are the best deals I've ever seen on the latest models. If you've been waiting for Prime Day to pick up one of these popular e-readers for yourself or a loved one, I can honestly say there's never been a better time to do so.

SAVE $53: The Amazon Kindle Essentials Bundle — which includes the 2024 Kindle, fabric cover, and power adapter — is down to just $108.97 at Amazon during Prime Day. That's 33% in savings and is less than the cost of the Kindle on its own at full price.

Every summer season, Kindle sales are the highest because people organize vacations and do not want to lug around stacks of books. The Kindle is the perfect travel companion: it occupies virtually no space, is as close to reading a real book as can be, and can hold thousands of books.