These Buzzy, Viral Books Are All on Sale for Prime Day
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Amazon Prime Day is almost over, so if you enjoy shopping (for books or otherwise), you better act fast. The fan-favorite event is taking place from July 16-17 and is offering major discounts on beauty, fashion, tech, decor, and—for those looking to build their TBR—books. If you’ve been holding onto a wishlist of reads, it’s time to pull it out.
This year, Amazon is offering deals on hundreds of books (including for Kindle), from bestsellers to viral sensations. To help with your search, we’ve identified 19 buzzy books to add to your Prime Day shopping cart. Maybe you’re in the mood for a romance, a fantasy read, or even just a classic literary fiction tale; whatever it is, you’ll be able to find something that fits your literary mood at an unbeatable price. There’s the bestselling A Court of Thorns and Roses, the film-adapted Dune, and delightful rom-com Practice Makes Perfect, just to start. Since many of these deals are exclusive for Prime Day, which means they’ll be ending soon, you’ll want to stock up and find a cozy spot to get ready to read ASAP.
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
If a book’s been a consistent bestseller, one spotted all over BookTok and Bookstagram, that’s as good an indicator as any that you might need to read it—and join the debate about its merits. That’s certainly the case with Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, a stunning, deep story of friendship, ambition, creativity, and video games.
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
amazon.com
$10.13
KnopfThe Idea of You by Robinne Lee
The recent adaptation of this cult favorite has introduced a whole new audience to the love story between Solène, a gallerist and 39-year-old single mother, and Hayes, the 20-something frontman of a famous boy band. But if you want to find out where it all began, the original novel by Robinne Lee will stay with you long after you’ve read the last page.
The Idea of You by Robinne Lee
amazon.com
$13.50
GriffinThe Midnight Library by Matt Haig
Imagine a library housing an endless number of books, each one portraying a different reality and alternate version of your life. As the main character, Nora, scours through the books in The Midnight Library while facing a big life decision, you’ll start thinking about your own choices—and the world around you—a little differently, too.
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
amazon.com
$13.48
Penguin BooksMartyr! by Kaveh Akbar
In this debut novel by Kaveh Akbar, we follow the story of Cyrus Shams—poet, addict, and son of immigrants—as he looks into his past (and throughout history) to discover new meaning. Martyr! is an engrossing, powerful read you won’t be able to put down.
Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar
amazon.com
$19.19
KnopfBabel by R.F. Kuang
Join student Robin Swift in the mid-1800s as he dives into the world of Babel, an elite branch of Oxford University using the art of translation to create magic—and acquire power. R.F. Kuang’s bestseller is perfect for fans of historical fantasy, but its themes run deep, skewering colonialism, racism, and other systems of inequality.
Babel by R.F. Kuang
amazon.com
$13.18
Harper Voyager
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
There’s a reason you keep seeing this Sarah J. Maas book—the first in a series of five—all over your feed. A romance-fantasy hybrid, A Court of Thrones and Roses introduces readers to the huntress Feyre and her, uh, heated adventures in the world of the Fae.
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
amazon.com
$10.37
Bloomsbury PublishingPachinko by Min Jin Lee
This is a rich, entrancing story about family, home, and the choices we make. When an unexpected pregnancy upends Sunja's life in 1900s-era Japan, she marries someone who isn’t the child’s father to protect her family’s reputation. The consequences will be felt for decades to come.
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
amazon.com
$10.29
Grand Central PublishingCaste by Isabel Wilkerson
If you enjoy nonfiction, you simply must add Caste to your cart. An examination of caste systems in the United States and around the globe, it’s a thought-provoking history that’s critical to understanding our world—and our fracturing American culture—today. Read it before you watch the film Origin, which is based on Isabel Wilkerson’s experience writing Caste itself.
Caste by Isabel Wilkerson
amazon.com
$11.09
Random HouseLessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
A beloved bestseller that was recently adapted into a TV series, Lessons in Chemistry is just as much about women’s equality as it is about science and cooking. You’ll fall in love with chemist Elizabeth Zott—and find yourself rooting for her triumphs both inside and outside the lab.
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
amazon.com
$11.23
DoubledayCrying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
This must-read memoir—soon to be a movie—is a critically beloved story about the intersection of food, grief, and family, written by Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast.
Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
amazon.com
$8.24
KnopfOne Day by David Nicholls
If you’re a fan of romances told over the course of many years—in this case 20—this one’s for you. Recently adapted into a hit Netflix show and previously a movie, One Day is the story of two characters, Dexter and Emma, and their relationship on the same day every year.
One Day by David Nicholls
amazon.com
$10.19
VintageRemarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Don’t let the unusual premise of this book—a friendship between a widow and an octopus in an aquarium—scare you away. The story is enchanting. As protagonist Tova navigates trauma and the mystery surrounding her son’s disappearance, the answers she’s been searching for just might lie in an eight-legged creature named Marcellus.
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
amazon.com
$14.92
EccoThe Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
In The Lost Apothecary, a secretive 18th-century shop sells poison to women who seek a quiet end to the men in their lives. But, centuries later, a historian comes across clues to murders that remain unsolved—and they point her in the direction of that strange old apothecary. This is a gripping, hugely popular work of feminist historical fiction.
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
amazon.com
$8.73
Park RowRomancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn
Can’t get enough of Bridgerton? Neither can we. Luckily for you, there’s a novel that tells the story of the beloved characters from the most recent season, and it’s called Romancing Mister Bridgerton. Delve back into the world of Penelope and Colin, this time in print. If that’s not enough, make the entire series yours.
Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn
amazon.com
$9.94
AvonMagnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings
Enter the world of Magnolia Parks, a socialite in London, as she navigates an ongoing (and often tumultuous) relationship with the wealthy BJ Ballantine. This addictive read is another viral romance to have on your radar.
Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings
amazon.com
$10.19
DuttonThe Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
A reimagining of one the greatest works of all time, The Iliad, The Song of Achilles is for both new and seasoned readers alike. Told from the point of view of the Greek hero Patroclus, The Song of Achilles is an epic, bittersweet romance that brings new life to an ancient classic.
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
amazon.com
$8.24
EccoThe Husbands by Holly Gramazio
Protagonist Lauren isn’t married, yet one day she finds herself at home with a husband she’s never met. When his husband goes to switch out a lightbulb, Lauren suddenly finds herself with a new, different husband. This bizarre, funny novel explores the paths we take in life—intentional and unintentional—and how our relationships define how we see ourselves.
The Husbands by Holly Gramazio
amazon.com
$17.89
DoubledayTessa Bailey Boxed Set
What’s better than one book? Three, of course. This boxed set includes a trio of Tessa Bailey’s bestselling romances: It Happened One Summer, Hook, Line, and Sinker, and Secretly Yours. Be warned: Once you enter Bailey’s world, it’s hard not to get hooked.
Tessa Bailey Boxed Set
amazon.com
$21.52
AvonFire & Blood by George R.R. Martin
Enjoying House of the Dragon on HBO? There’s a lot more where that came from. George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones prequel, Fire & Blood, introduces readers to the Dance of the Dragons, taking place hundreds of years before Daenerys Targaryen was born—but setting the stage for A Song of Ice and Fire.
Fire & Blood by George R.R. Martin
amazon.com
$19.38
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