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Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Snag two free Kindle e-books this month through Amazon's First Reads program
Now that we are well into the month of July, there's a new selection of free Kindle e-books for Prime members thanks to the First Reads program, and unlike past months when you could pick one free title to go along with a bonus short read, there is no bonus for July, instead you can pick two free titles from a selection of ten that ranges true crime, to mystery, to fantasy, ensuring no matter what genres you prefer there's something that will tickle your fancy. You can see this month's collection of First Reads titles in the screenshot above, ten titles in total that range from a plethora of genres, and you can choose two for free if you are a Prime member. Even if you don't subscribe to Prime, you can still get in on the fun with a deep discount, as each title right now sells for $1.99 for non-members. For me, I'm going with Gregg Olsen's true crime novel Out of the Woods: A Girl, a Killer, and a Lifelong Struggle to Find the Way Home for my first pick, and my second is Johan Rundberg's Biggest Fake in the Universe, simply because of the skateboard on the cover, which may be a book for middle graders, but nobody ever said I was mature, which is the beauty of having so many choices. So, if you are a Prime member and an active Kindle reader, don't forget to pick up your two free Kindle e-books this month, and if you're not a Prime member but are looking to dip your toe into a First Reads title or two, each book is discounted down to $1.99, which is certainly a good deal for these editor's top picks. So what are you waiting for? It's time to get reading before more e-books are released next month.
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
4 Surprising Services Amazon Offers — but Will They Save You Money?
It's pretty well known that Amazon Prime gives members access to exclusive sales, free-two day shipping, movies and music. But the convenience and savings don't stop there. If you're a basic Amazon Prime member, a paid subscription that's $14.99 monthly, or $139 annually, you have access to other services too. Read Next: Check Out: While services can help rake in the savings, others may end up costing you more. Here are four surprising services Amazon offers and whether they're worth the hype. For those who love to read, Amazon has endless options. With a Prime membership, you can access a large selection of e-books, magazines and audiobooks from any device, and you don't need a Kindle. The perk is called Prime Reading, and it's free for members, which can mean big savings. Avid readers have taken to Reddit to lament about expensive e-book costs for their Kindles. 'I think the kindle ebook prices are absolutely ridiculous. At max I don't think they should exceed $9.99 though on average I prefer not paying more than around $7 for an ebook. I've been seeing the range around $11.99 to $14.99. They should not cost almost as much as me buying the physical copy,' one user wrote. With that in mind, you can save a significant amount, depending on how much you read. But it's important to note that you don't own the reading material with Prime Reading, though you have access as often as you'd like. In addition, Prime comes with First Reads, a service where members can choose from a selection of new books one month before they're published and download one pick for free. Explore More: Amazon is getting more involved in the healthcare game and purchased One Medical, a service that provides virtual consultations and more, in 2023, per CNBC. Prime members can pay $99 a year, or $9 per month, to tap into several services, including virtual and in-person doctor appointments, on-demand care for some common conditions, and prescription refills. In addition to the annual fee, the cost for virtual and in-person visits apply, and some customers aren't happy with the service. According to a Reddit thread, many believe the quality of care declined after Amazon acquired the company. 'I've been using one medical for about a decade and have noticed a sharp decline in its quality since being purchased by Amazon,' one user wrote. Additionally, PBS reported last year that there were concerns about the safety of patients due to inexperienced call center staff. There also has been a lot of confusion over pricing and whether insurance is taken, so this service may not always save money. Life is busy, and one thing that makes it easier is delivery. No matter what type of food you're in the mood for, it can be at your doorstep in minutes thanks to services like Grubhub. But it will cost you. Each time you order, there will be a delivery fee, which varies, but when you have Amazon Prime, you have all the perks of Grubhub+. The service would typically cost $9.99 a month, but it's free with Prime. It includes a $0 delivery fee, 5% back on pickup orders, exclusive deals and more. If you're a Prime member and not using this service when you order in, you're leaving money on the table since it's included in your membership. Anyone who shops at Whole Foods knows it can be pricey, but as an Amazon Prime member, you can get 10% off sales and special discounts that other shoppers don't receive. While 10% isn't much, any savings at Whole Foods is appreciated. And for loyal Whole Foods fans, Prime members can pay $9.99 a month for unlimited grocery delivery on orders of $35 or more. And let's be honest, it doesn't take much to rack up that amount. Ultimately, services that Amazon offers won't benefit everyone, and while there are some good deals and savings, not every service is worth your money. More From GOBankingRates 3 Luxury SUVs That Will Have Massive Price Drops in Summer 2025 4 Housing Markets That Have Plummeted in Value Over the Past 5 Years 7 Luxury SUVs That Will Become Affordable in 2025 This article originally appeared on 4 Surprising Services Amazon Offers — but Will They Save You Money?
