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Where To Find Free E-books For Your Amazon Kindle

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Today's avid readers are no longer confined to stacks of paperbacks or hardcovers. Thanks to products like Amazon's Kindle readers, thousands of books are readily available at your fingertips on a single device. Yet if you're new, locating free Kindle books can seem like a challenge, especially since Amazon is constantly steering you towards paid options. The good news is that finding free titles is easier than you might think. We've rounded up some of the best titles and sources for you to find a trove of e-books from every genre.

The best free e-books for your Amazon Kindle

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The Amazon Kindle Store offers plenty of e-books for free or for less than a dollar, many of them eternal classics such as "Moby Dick" by Herman Melville or "1984" by George Orwell. If you're looking for more science fiction, you might enjoy "Journey to the Center of the Earth" by Jules Verne. Mysteries include "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" by Arthur Conan Doyle.

Some up-and-coming authors offer their debut novels for free. Quality can vary wildly in those cases, but the most you're risking is your time, not your cash.

Where to find free e-books for your Amazon Kindle

Here's a list of some of the best places to find free Kindle books:

Amazon's Kindle Store: As mentioned, the Kindle Store is the first place to check for free e-books. There's even a dedicated Top Free section, though you'll probably end up browsing more specific categories to satisfy your tastes.

Project Gutenberg: With over 70,000 free e-books, Project Gutenberg is one of the oldest and largest digital libraries. Their collection mainly consists of older works for which the US copyright has expired, making it a haven for lovers of classic literature.

Open Library: A part of the Internet Archive, Open Library aims to have a webpage for every published book. This ambitious project boasts millions of e-books, many of which are free in Kindle format.

BookBub: This site offers a personalized experience by providing recommendations based on your interests. They feature free or heavily discounted e-books daily, making them an excellent resource.

Library/OverDrive: If you have a library card, you're in luck! Many local libraries give cardholders access to a broad range of e-books via their websites. OverDrive is a platform used by numerous public libraries across the US that provides access to millions of e-books and audiobooks. If your library uses OverDrive, the Libby app lets you browse your library's virtual collection and borrow books to read on your Kindle, all for free. If you don't have a library card, it's worth investigating where to get one.

With these sources at your fingertips, you'll have no shortage of free Kindle e-books.

FAQs How do I get free books on my Kindle?

You can get free books on your Kindle through multiple sources, such as Amazon's Kindle Store, Project Gutenberg, the Open Library, or your local library's online service if they use a platform like OverDrive. Instructions are available on those platforms' websites.

Is there a free Kindle subscription?

Amazon doesn't offer a completely free Kindle subscription. It does offer Kindle Unlimited for $9.99 per month after a free trial period and Prime Reading bundled with an Amazon Prime membership. The latter has a very narrow selection of books, magazines, and other content.

Does BookBub link to Kindle?

Yes, BookBub links directly to Amazon's Kindle Store. When you select a book on BookBub, you'll be taken to Amazon, where you can download it, often for free or at a heavy discount.

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Amazon's Kindle Store Sale Sees Books Reduced To Just 99p

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While the winter months are perfect for hunkering down with a good book (roaring fire, pyjamas and glass of vino optional), the (very slowly but surely) change in weather may have you thinking about what to add to your spring and summer reading list (sun lounger and sunnies, here we come).

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From cult novels such as Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata to bestselling titles including The Trial' by Rob Rinder, now's your chance to pick up seven books for the price of one.

To help narrow down your search, we've rounded up the books we've read and loved, from Kazuo Ishiguro to Monica Heisey, as well as the ones we're adding to our library for 2024.

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'Convenience Store Woman' by Sayaka Murata, published by Granta Books: 99p, Amazon.Co.Uk

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Reduced to just 99p, now's the time to buy into the Sayaka Murata hype. The cult novel follows Keiko, a supermarket worker who doesn't fit into society's mould. A strange, funny and, in parts, life-affirming read, the novella is hugely enjoyable.

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'The Trial' by Rob Rinder, published by Penguin: 99p, Amazon.Co.Uk

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This bestselling courtroom drama from the criminal barrister and presenter Rob Rinder unfolds in the Chambers and The Old Bailey. It tells the story of a trainee barrister who grapples with a classic whodunit after the poisoning of a policeman. Thanks to this deal, you can delve into the title while it's available on Kindle for just 99p.

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'Friendaholic' by Elizabeth Day, published by Fourth Estate: £2.99,  Amazon.Co.Uk

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'Really Good, Actually' by Monica Heisey, published by Fourth Estate: £2.99, Amazon.Co.Uk

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One of our favourite books of last year, Monica Heisey's debut is as hilarious as it is warm. Centring around Maggie – whose marriage ended just 608 days after it began – the novel charts her determination to embrace her new status as a "surprisingly young divorcee". Witty, fast-paced and laugh-out-loud funny, the Schitt's Creek screenwriter's debut novel explores the uncertainties of modern dating, friendships and the tireless pursuit of happiness.

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'Behave' by Robert M Sapolsky, published by Penguin: 99p, Amazon.Co.Uk

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Delving into the quandary of what exactly makes us what we are – that is, what makes us human, Behave, written by the neuroendocrinology researcher Robert M Sapolsk, explores the triggers, roots and reasons behind the way we behave. If you're into the big questions, now is the time to add this one to your reading list for 2024.

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'Kill For Me Kill For You' by Steve Cavanah, published by Headline: 99p, Amazon.Co.Uk

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If you're keen to get your teeth into a thriller this spring, Kill For Me Kill For You, from the author of the bestselling crime series Eddie Flynn, can be picked up for 99p when you buy the edition for Kindle. Published last summer, the tome follows two strangers who, fuelled by revenge, decide to take care of each other's enemies, in what sounds to be a thoroughly gripping read.

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Erik Arvidson has 12 years of professional writing experience, including six years as a senior reporter at the Massachusetts Statehouse for several suburban dailies, and most recently as PR Manager of a telecommunications company near Boston. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English/communications from North Adams State College.

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