Amazon's Big Spring Sale is ending today, but there's still time to score some last-minute savings if you hurry. Aside from fantastic discounts on headphones and laptops, the megaretailer has gone back to its roots with tons of book deals. Whether you're looking for prize-winning fiction, a sci-fi fantasy or a book to read with your kids, you can find savings on all sorts of literature. But you'll need to act fast if you see something you want.
If you've been meaning to expand your personal library or stuff your Kindle, these offers are a great chance to grab a few new favorites. And for more savings, you can also check out our roundups of the best home and kitchen finds and deals under $25 from the sale. But wrap up your shopping soon, because most of these deals will by gone by tomorrow.
Best Amazon Big Spring Sale book deals
Achieve all your reading goals with this 32GB Kindle that lets you read in color. This bundle includes the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition, plant-based leather cover and wireless charging dock.
Check out other deeply discounted Kindle and Amazon devices in our Big Spring Sale roundup.
Getting a color Kindle for your kids is a great way to encourage more reading. There are no other apps or games on the device, but tons of books, from comics to short novels to interactive titles, all in full color.
Plus, you'll also get 12 months of Amazon Kids Plus, which gives access to a library of tons of age-appropriate books.
This gift-ready collector's box is a three-volume work that includes The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers and The Return of the King. The paperback set is priced at $26, and the hardcover set is priced at $38. Just pick one according to your preference and begin your journey into Middle-earth.
If you love satire, you have to pick up Catch-22. The book is set toward the end of World War II and follows Yossarian, a bombardier who becomes disillusioned with the war and everything around it. According to our expert Sneha, "The humor is weird, sharp, very satirical and layered with paradox. It keeps pulling the rug out from under you."
Take half off this psychological suspense novel that follows two sisters raised completely off-grid. But when their mother goes missing, they must find out what's beyond the woods they grew up in.
Devotions: The Selected Poems of Mary Oliver is a collection of over 200 poems that celebrates the bond between living things. These are constant reminders to live more fully.
More Amazon Big Spring Sale book deals
- The Thursday Murder Club: $10 (save $8). A mystery novel by Richard Osman about four elderly people who solve cold cases for fun, set in a posh retirement home.
- A Suitable Boy: $21 (save $7). Vikram Seth's novel centers around Mrs. Rupa Mehra’s efforts to find a "suitable boy" for her 19-year-old daughter, Lata.
- Midnight's Children: $11 (save $8). In this Salman Rushdie novel, we meet Saleem Sinai, a boy born at the exact moment of India's independence. It is a fictional magical autobiography that uses Saleem's chaotic life to tell the story of a new nation trying to find its identity.
- In Cold Blood: $15 (save $4). According to our expert Jason Parker, the book is "a true-to-life account of a quadruple murder that took place in western Kansas in 1959 and the way it slowly exposes the sequence of events that occurred is exquisite."
- My Brilliant Friend: $10 (save $9). An exploration of a complex female friendship during 1950s Italy in a poor neighborhood on the outskirts of Naples. The first in a four-part series, it follows the childhood and adolescence of Lila and Lenu as they navigate poverty, education, dating and family life.
Best Amazon Big Spring Sale children's book deals
You should definitely grab this classic children's picture book by Maurice Sendak. It's about a boy named Max and his imagination. He travels to an island filled with monsters, where he becomes their king and leads a wild rumpus. Right now the hardcover is down to just $11, and the paperback is only $7.
These simple and colorful maps will start to introduce geography to your child. They'll see and learn basic facts about the different continents as well as start developing their map skills.
Children will delight in learning about the life cycle of a butterfly with this classic book by Eric Carle.
A great learning book for ages three to six. It's super short at only 20 pages and very interactive. There are 10 different sound buttons you can use to go along with the story. Plus, you'll see your favorite characters like Spider-Man, the Hulk and more.
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein is one of the most widely read kids books. It tells the story of a boy and the apple tree that loves him.
This graphic novel was written by the same author who wrote Captain Underpants, a childhood classic. With themes like honesty, integrity and confidence, it's a book that both you and your child will reach for over and over again.
More Amazon Big Spring Sale children's book deals
- Zombies Don't Eat Veggies: $18 (save $3). A children's picture book about a young zombie who loves vegetables (weird, isn't it?) but his parents insist he eat traditional zombie food.
- What Is a Friend and How Can I Be a Very Good One?: $17 (save $3). Part of a series of children's books by Stephanie Chan, this one focuses on teaching deeper friendship skills through behavioral science, aimed at kids ages 5 to 9.
- Super Cute Bundle: Puzzle Pack for Kids: $23 (save $13). The six-book collection is designed for children ages 6 to 9 and offers over 380 pages of hidden object puzzles.
- Little Melba and Her Big Trombone: $14 (save $5). This is a picture book biography about Melba Doretta Liston, an African American jazz trombonist, composer and arranger. She overcame racial and gender barriers to become a major figure in 20th-century jazz.
- Jessie: Queen of the Road: $13 (save $5). A children's picture book that tells the story of a sentient female motorcycle.
When will Amazon's Big Spring Sale take place?
The Amazon Big Spring Sale is running this year from March 25 to 31. That means it's the last day to take advantage of the big savings.
Do I need an Amazon Prime subscription?
Not necessarily, but it helps. Amazon's sales generally include Prime-exclusive deals that nonmembers can't access, and you'll also miss out on free two-day shipping unless you're a member. It's not a deal-breaker, but worth keeping in mind.
What are the best things to buy?
Electronics are where you'll find the strongest deals -- think tablets, laptops and smart gadgets. Amazon's own brands tend to see some of their biggest discounts of the year, making this a great time to stock up. You'll also find decent savings on appliances, furniture and outdoor gear.
