If you’re anything like me, the Easter bank holiday weekend is a great opportunity to get invested in a good story – if I can tear myself away from the PS5 for a while. The brand-new Amazon Book Sale might help me do just that, as the retailer currently has several deals on Kindles, Echo smart speakers, and eBooks.

• See the full Amazon Book Sale

The event officially starts on April 23, but the retailer has kicked off the sale early with a handful of offers. You can browse the full sale from the link above or read on for the best deals I’ve seen so far.

One standout offer brings the latest Amazon Kindle Paperwhite down to £129.99 (was £159.99).

That’s only the second time this improved version of the popular ereader has been discounted, and it’s only £5 more than the deal I saw on Black Friday. It’s a great time to buy if you’re not a Prime member and don’t want to wait for Prime Day for a potentially bigger price cut.

There are also some big savings on Audible and Kindle Unlimited memberships for first-time subscribers, with prices starting at just 99p for a three-month subscription. If you’re a returning customer who hasn’t had a membership for a while, you may also be eligible, so it’s worth checking your account.

You can expect even more deals from the Amazon Book Sale when it starts proper on April 23. I’ll be keeping an eye on the event over the next couple of weeks and will share any more of the best deals I find with you right here. And I’ll take any of your book suggestions, too!

Amazon Book Sale – quick links

• Audible: 99p for the first three months
• eBooks: from 99p
• Comics: up to 60% off Marvel
• Echo: up to 33% off smart speakers
• Kindle: up to £85 off Scribe and Paperwhite
• Kindle Unlimited: three months for 99p

Amazon Book Sale – all the best deals

More of today’s best deals at Amazon UK