In my mind, a vacation is only a vacation if I get to sit down with my Kindle and dig into a good book. (Preferably with my feet in a body of water and my hands clutching an Aperol spritz, but beggars can’t always be choosers.) My e-reader permanently lives in my purse, always ready to be whisked away on another international flight or brought on the subway to pass some time on my commute to work. In other words, it goes wherever I go. My husband may think he’s my go-to travel buddy, but in reality, that superlative definitely goes to my Kindle. Perhaps I’m dramatic, but I don’t know what I would do without it.
If you’ve been debating buying a Kindle of your own, not only would I highly recommend doing so, but I also have great news for you: The Kindle Paperwhite is 20% off for Amazon Prime Day. That means Prime members can get the lightest and most compact Kindle for just $125 (originally $160) right now, and the deal is expected to continue throughout the sale, running from Tuesday, June 23, through Friday, June 26, 2026. Savvy shoppers, you’ll want to act quickly—Amazon confirmed this is the lowest price it’s been all year.
The Kindle Paperwhite is my personal favorite e-reader on the market because it’s simple, waterproof, ultra-slim, and has a glare-free display, perfect for sunny days at the pool. However, there are other Kindle models out there that might better suit your needs. Luckily, several other styles are also on sale right now for Prime Day, including the Amazon Kindle Colorsoft, now 36% off, and the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition 32 GB, which is currently 27% off. Scroll down to see what other discounts you can snag before the work week is over.