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The spring and summer travel season is here, and it's the perfect time to commit to a few good reads for the plane, train, car, or whatever other form of travel floats your boat.
Also: The best Kindles in 2026
E-readers like the Kindle are popular travel essentials for their portability and storage, allowing you to pack numerous books into one device. I'm an owner of a Kindle Paperwhite myself, and it's my favorite poolside accessory. Kindles don't often see major sales though, which is why I was totally surprised to see some decent discounts being offered ahead of Mother's Day weekend in the US.
Here are my favorite Kindle deals right now.
The best Kindle deals live now
- Current price: $190 (24% off)
- Original price: $250
If you like graphic novels, illustrative texts, or want to take a bunch of children's books on a family vacation, the Kindle Colorsoft is the perfect option. When ZDNET's Allison Murray tested the tablet, she had no issues reading in the sunlight. It's also water-resistant, making it the perfect companion for travel and vacation reading.
Review: Kindle Colorsoft and Kindle Colorsoft Kids
- Current price: $141 (13% off)
- Original price: $161
This Kindle Essentials bundle is perfect for Mother's Day. Choose from either a Black or Matcha Kindle 12th Gen, and get a pink Kindle case and included wall adapter, too. There's also a few other case color bundles available if the mom in your life would prefer something other than pink.
Review: Kindle 12th Gen
- Current price: $404 (16% off)
- Original price: $480
This perfectly pink pairing includes a new Kindle Scribe (16GB) with a premium pen, fabric folio cover, and 9W power adapter. It's everything you (or a loved one) need to get started with a Scribe. Black and Denim bundles are also available on sale.
Review: Kindle Scribe
- Current price: Free for 30 days, then $9 per month
- Original price: $9 per month
Audible is great if you prefer to listen to your books at home or on the go, and Amazon offers a 30 day free trial, so you can find out if its really for you.
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