Amazon just launched a massive book sale — save up to 65% on Editors' Picks titles
I've perused tens of thousands A LOT of books and curated a particularly compelling collection. Nearly all are recent publications, with a few gems from the recent past tossed in. All are Amazon Editors' Picks or otherwise critically lauded reads.
I've included paper-and-ink incarnations here, but you should know that the Amazon Book Sale is offering up to 80% off ebooks rated four stars or higher. You can also earn triple points on Kindle Rewards purchases through April 25 and new customers can sign up for Audible for just $0.99/month for the first three months. Oh, I've also highlighted some stellar sales on Amazon e-readers. But first: the books!
Check out these deals on Amazon Devices during the Amazon Book Sale:
If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.)
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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