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Are you slacking on your 2026 reading goals? It’s only March, so there’s still plenty of time to right the ship, but if I may, I’d like to let you in on my secret to crushing reading goals year after year.
Meet the Kindle Paperwhite, the compact e-reader that — I am not exaggerating — goes everywhere with me.
Whether I’m commuting between work and home, traveling, or even just lounging by the pool, my Kindle will never be too far away; that way, whenever I have a free moment, I can continue reading my book.
While nothing can quite beat the feeling of cracking open a brand new book, physical books are not always practical when you’re on the go. Say, for example, you’re diving into “Dune” — at 704 pages, that paperback is roughly the size of a brick. Or maybe you’re just trying to hide all of that steamy romantasy you’ve been reading lately (though, we don’t judge if you are having a bit of a romantasy era).
A Kindle Paperwhite is portable, lightweight and thin, and smaller than most books, and you’re able to hide what you’re reading from nosy friends and strangers.
The Amazon Big Spring Sale is officially on, and you can score one of these Kindle Paperwhite e-readers for 15% off from March 25 to March 31.
Kindle Paperwhite 16GB
AmazonThe Kindle Paperwhite is a must-have for book lovers on the go. With a large display and long battery life, the reading tablet has 16 GB and a glare-free screen, ideal for daytime reading. It’s also waterproof and has a warm, adjustable light that’s easier on the eyes. This model also comes with three months of Kindle Unlimited for free.
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The basic Kindle is its lightest and most compact size yet. It comes with a brighter front light (25% brighter at max setting than the previous Kindle generation), dark mode, and the same glare-free matte display you know and love.
The first-ever 7″ Kindle Colorsoft display is high-contrast and easy on the eyes, with a paper-like color that brings covers and content to life.
This is a Kindle and a notebook, all in one, with a large 10.2 inch screen. Using the upgraded Premium Pen, it feels just like writing on paper.
This article was written by Angela Tricarico, Commerce Streaming Reporter for Post Wanted Shopping, Page Six, and Decider.com. Angela keeps readers up to date with cord-cutter-friendly deals, and information on how to watch your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and movies on every streaming service. Not only does Angela test and compare the streaming services she writes about to ensure readers are getting the best prices, but she’s also a superfan specializing in the intersection of shopping, tech, sports, and pop culture. When she’s not writing about (or watching) TV, movies, and sports, she’s also keeping up on the underrated perfume dupes at Bath & Body Works and testing headphones. Prior to joining Decider and The New York Post in 2023, she wrote about streaming and consumer tech at Insider Reviews.
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Your Amazon Prime Day FAQs, answered
What is Amazon Prime Day and when is it?
Prime Day is Amazon’s biggest sale of the year, offering deep discounts on bestsellers and everyday essentials. This year’s event runs from Tuesday, June 23 at 3 a.m. ET through Saturday, June 27at 3 a.m. ET.
How long is Prime Day?
This year, shoppers can take advantage of four days of Prime Day deals: Tuesday, June 23 at 3 a.m. ET through Saturday, June 27at 3 a.m. ET.
What’s new about Prime Day in 2026?
In addition to pushing up the sale to June, Amazon is including several new programs and promotions, including:
- Today’s Big Deals program: New daily discounts up to 50% off or more
- New deals dropping as often as every five minutes during the sale
- Prime members gain access to exclusive travel deals
- Prime members who spend $15 or more on a qualifying online grocery order have a chance to win free groceries for a year
- Prime members who set up a deal alert with Alexa have a chance to win a $1,000 Amazon gift card
- Through June 26, Prime members can get a large pepperoni or cheese pizza from Little Caesars for $5
- Through June 26, Prime members who purchase a new car through Amazon Autos get a $1,500 Amazon gift card
Do you have to be an Amazon Prime member to shop?
Prime Day and all its amazing discounts are exclusively available to Prime members. However interested shoppers can grab a 30-day free trial to try Prime, and its many benefits with no strings attached, and gain access to exclusive deals and the convenience of fast, free shipping.
What are the best deals?
From reporting on Amazon sales for years, we can tell you for certain that Prime Day is the ideal time to stock up on beauty and skincare staples, score big-ticket tech for less, bestselling vacuums, and comb through the massive catalog of Amazon best-sellers. Plus, since this year’s sale runs before the Fourth of July Americana-themed deals and summer hosting essentials.
Is it worth it?
We certainly think so! Prime Day is a great chance to score deals on thousands of best-sellers, top tech and appliances and every day essentials. Our team diligently sorts through all the offers to find you only the very best items to grab on sale.
When is the next Prime Day?
Already wondering when Amazon’s next Prime Day is? We expect Amazon’s October Prime Big Deal Days sale event to return in fall 2026. Follow Post Wanted’s around-the-clock coverage, and you’ll be the first to know about headline-worthy sales. Click here to find all of the best deals.
