October Prime Day 2024 Is Over, But There Are Still Kindles and E-Books on Sale

Casual readers who want to read inconspicuously at sporadic times of the day, the Kindle Paperwhite is calling your name. The e-reader is light in weight, meaning you can carry it around anywhere with confidence. It also offers a paper-white screen, giving you that real-book feel.

Enjoy the same amount of casual reading, just in a different color. This Kindle Paperwhite comes with a blue denim case—making it perfect for those who want to spruce up their lounge time. This one is still just as light as the original version.

The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite might have caught your eye. Though, if you think you could do without the fabric cover (and if you already own a charger for the device), then go ahead and make things even more affordable with this standalone option. You'll receive only the e-reader upon delivery. This one is not currently on sale, but it is currently one of the cheapest options on Amazon right now.

The Kindle Scribe is a holy grail tool for readers *and* writers who are in need of a versatile device that combines e-reading with note-taking capabilities. Yep, it comes with a stylus (shaped like a pen). So it’s great for students who need to take notes or simply readers who annotate every other line of a book.

Back in 2011 in Waltham, Massachusetts, Erik Weissman and his two buddies were murdered. Their death was deeply sad, yes. But it was also a puzzling mystery that their loved ones had to grapple with.

Susan Zalkind, Erik’s good friend and investigative journalist, embarked on a frivolous journey to uncover the dangerous truth. Through various interviews and research, Zalkind somehow found a connection between her friend's murderer and the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013. What was once an expedition meant to bring closure ended up becoming path to a more wild ride than Zalkind could have imagined.

In, 1989, José and Mary Louise “Kitty” Menendez were murdered by their sons, Lyle and Erik Menendez (inside their own home). This case sparked national attention over the course of seven years—which eventually saw the two brothers receive a life sentence in prison without the possibility of parole. Attention on this peculiar case has recently garnered attention due to Ryan Murphy’s 2024 Netflix series, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.

The Menendez Murders by Robert Rand recounts the journalist’s initial reporting and research on the case. The public knows many facts about the long court case because of Brand’s dedication to covering the incident.

Mary Turner Thomson was never the same after 2006: the year she found out her husband, Will, was a convicted sex offender (on top of many other things). He was able to deceive her, and many others, for so long—causing a sense of shock for Thomson. This life-altering event is what ignited her fight to protect other women from his manipulative actions. Through this process, Thomson learns that not only has Will scammed many others, but also that he had a new fiancée. Thomson reaches out, and together, the two women aim to put an end to Will's long-running crimes.

In her book, The Psychopath, Thomson shares details of the lengths she went through to complete her emotionally-draining mission.

When Jean McConville was kidnapped from her home in Northern Ireland in 1972, no one questioned who was responsible. It was clear it was the I.R.A., but tensions between the two reigning religious groups were at an all-time high. So, most people just accepted her disappearance for what it was.

In Say Nothing, author Patrick Radden Keefe unravels the string of violence in Northern Ireland, highlighting McConville's kidnapping as a prime example of the tragedies faced. Keefe explores notable I.R.A. figures and others who fought for a united Ireland. Were people’s heinous acts justified? Or did they simply commit murder? Keefe dives into all of this in his New York Times best-selling book.

A list of books by famous TikTok authors obviously needs to include one by Sarah J. Maas. The 38-year-old author has seemingly taken the fantasy genre (and all of #BookTok) under her metaphorical wing within the past few years.

Her hit fantasy-romance series, A Court of Thorns and Roses, can be to blame for that (though that is only scraping the surface). Its story begins with 19-year-old Feyre Archeron and the journey to the faerie lands of Prythian she unwillingly embarks on after she is kidnapped by a higher power. Start with the first book, and you’ll be hooked. Instantly.

Even if you’re not on #BookTok yourself, there’s still a good chance you know about Colleen Hoover. The cult behind the 44-year-old is strong, and her frequent visits to the New York Times Best Sellers list prove that.

If you read Hoover’s infamous duology It Ends With Us and turned the pages of her psychological thriller, Verity, you’ll be sure to get a kick out of Layla. Like its aforementioned literary cousins, this story deals with a young couple: Layla and Reed. Things between the two are all sweet until Layla’s mental state suffers after experiencing a severe accident. She is no longer the girl Reed once knew; in fact, she has become a more sinister version of her former self.

Those on #BookTok primarily know Rebecca Yarros for her work in the fantasy realm. Her ongoing Empyrean series, which contains books like Fourth Wing, has sold over two million copies to date—and has also been acquired for a series on Amazon Prime.

In the Likely Event by Yarros is not a fantasy book, though. Instead, it’s a contemporary romance that follows the “chance encounters” between Izzy and Nate. The two first meet as seatmates on a flight, immediately hitting it off before their plane goes under. Surviving that horrific event, Izzy and Nate move on with their lives. Somehow, they still run into each other sporadically throughout the years—dabbling with the idea that fate and destiny may be real after all.

It’s always sweet when an author’s career suddenly takes off after years of hard work. Shelley Read is experiencing that right now with her novel Go As a River, and a good portion of that success is due to the craze it is experiencing on TikTok.

Go as a River tells the story of a young girl named Victoria, and the life she lives on her family’s peach farm in Colorado in the 1940s. Victoria is not a simple girl, but she is easily moved by her encounter with a boy her age who ultimately changes the trajectory of her life. This deals with friendship, love, loss, and tragedy, so prepare for some hefty tears before reading.

In a 2009 interview with New York Magazine, a young Lady Gaga expressed her dedication for her favorite book. “I read Rilke’s Letters to a Young Poet every day,” the singer said. Gaga has also posted about Rainer Maria Rilke on her social media in recent years, claiming that she “loves” the writer.

Letters to a Young Poet is a collection of 10 letters that Rilke composed for his close friend. Each one dabbles with different ideas of the human experience, ranging from themes of loneliness, love, career inquiries, and more. You’ll feel a sense of relatability after reading Rilke’s profound words detailing his thoughts.

When speaking to The Guardian about the things on her radar, Academy Award-nominated actress Florence Pugh mentioned The Girls by Emma Cline as part of her list. “That was really beautiful to read,” Pugh recounted. “It was nice to spend time with the book and soak it all up.”

Somewhat inspired by he Manson Family, The Girls focuses on teenager Evie Boyd. The 14-year-old spends a breezy summer with some friends in California. Evie immediately becomes drawn to Suzanne, an older girl she meets during this careless time of her life. Evie finds herself doing what she can to impress Suzanne, who eventually finds herself joining a secret cult led by an aspiring musician.

Selena Gomez is always seen striding in style. On a late November day in 2016, fans gushed over her neutral, chic outfit—and the accessories she chose to complement it. On one hand she carried a slim, black purse. On the other, she held a copy of Fearless by Arianna Huffington.

Huffington’s national bestseller is a book comprised of the entrepreneur’s thoughts on fear and how the emotion impacts women (young and old). Huffington was inspired by her teenage daughters, and the recurring themes of doubt and insecurity that they (and girls all over) face growing up. Huffington uses her experiences as a successful author and journalist to show these feelings can be overcome.

If Harry Styles is spotted reading something, you’ll naturally want to read it, too. Not only has the Grammy Award-winning singer read My Policeman by Bethan Roberts, but he also starred in the 2022 film adaptation of it.

My Policeman tells the tale of two British men in the 1950s: a policeman and a museum curator. When the two meet, it's clear that there's underling romantic tension. It takes a bit, but the men finally act on this feeling, beginning—what was at the time—a forbidden relationship. As time goes on, things between them end abruptly and rather tragically. Decades later, they reunite as older men—remembering what was once a beautiful, yet dangerous time.