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Best Kindle deals: Get Kindle Unlimited for free

The Amazon Kindle lineup is one of the most popular lineups of e-readers on the market. Amazon has done a great job of making it accessible to everyone, offering a number of models that come in with different features and different price points. While many of them are often in competition to be among the best e-book readers, there’s generally some good Amazon Kindle deals taking place to make them even more accessible. Right now you’ll find several models offering some sort of discount, and that includes bundling in Kindle Unlimited for free with a purchase. Bookworms will likely love Amazon Kindle deals like this, as their new Kindle will come equipped with free access to thousands of books through the service. Read onward for more details on how to save on a new Kindle.

Kindle Kids (2022) — As low as $96 with trade-in, was $120

A child reads outside on the Amazon Kindle Kids Edition.
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With the 2022 model of the Amazon Kindle Kids you’re essentially getting a full-fledged Amazon Kindle, though it has a few features that make the e-reader a more suitable device for kids. The Kindle Kids comes with a kid-friendly cover that provides protection against wear and tear. This is also the newest model of the Kindle Kids, and it has an upgraded high-resolution display and twice the storage of previous generations. Longer battery life is also part of the package. With a purchase of an Amazon Kindle Kids you’ll get a one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+, which provides unlimited access to to a huge digital library.

Kindle (2022) — $100 with three free months of Kindle Unlimited

Amazon's new Kindle for 2022 comes with a dark mode.
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The Amazon Kindle is the entry-level Kindle model. It has a glare-free display that’s designed to read like real paper, even in direct sunlight. It also has impressive battery life, with a single charge able to last weeks. This makes it great accompaniment at the park, the coffee shop, and even on long road trips. It comes with 8GB of storage, which is enough to store just about any ebook library. This is the lightest and most compact Kindle model available, and it’s a good alternative to many of the best tablets, particularly if you’re looking to do away with the distractions of messages, emails and social media while you’re trying to read.

Kindle Paperwhite Kids — Buy 2 and save $20, was $170 apiece

A girl reading an e-book on the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids.
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If you’re looking for something for the kids and the Kindle Kids isn’t quite enough for them, another option is the Kindle Paperwhite Kids. It offers many of the features you’ll find in the Kindle Paperwhite that help make the digital reading experience a little more like reading a physical book. This device is waterproof and you can stick it in your kids’ hands without worrying about it being easily destroyed. It can easily handle a day at the pool or the beach, and it’s been tested to withstand accidental immersion in water. It also has a 2-year worry-free guarantee, so if it breaks, you can return it and get a replacement for free.

Kindle Paperwhite — $150 with three free months of Kindle Unlimited

amazon kindle held in hand
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The Kindle Paperwhite features a 6.8-inch display with a glare-free display that reads like real paper, even in bright sunlight. Reading is so intuitive with the Paperwhite that we’ve previously called it the best e-reader for avid bookworms, and you can read more about in our newest Kindle Paperwhite review. It has adjustable warm light temperatures that make reading easier on the eyes based on the amount of light in the room, as well as water resistance that can withstand a drop in the bathtub or a splash at the beach. The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite allows you to take millions of book titles with you wherever you go, and lasts weeks on a single battery charge. It’s a great Kindle option for people who read a lot, or who just want a comfortable and convenient digital reading experience.

Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle — $460, was $520

Someone writing on a Kindle Scribe.
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The Amazon Kindle Scribe comes in as one of the more expensive Kindle models in the lineup. It has the largest display among all Kindles, and in addition to being a very capable e-reader, it’s capable of acting as your digital notebook. It allows you to annotate in books or PDFs, write down to-do lists, take notes during meetings, and even sketch throughout the day. The screen is twice the size of the Kindle Paperwhite and comes in at 10.2 inches. The Kindle Scribe comes with a Basic Pen, which is the perfect stylus to pair with this e-reader and digital notebook. This bundle includes a leather folio cover and premium pen.

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