Today is Stuff Your Kindle Day, also known as Christmas for book worms. This little known event is the insider's way fill your electronic shelves without spending a penny. I've been through all today's offering and narrowed down the six e-books that are going straight into my Kindle library.
It also doesn't matter whether you’ve invested in one of the best Kindles, or you’ve gone for a Kobo or Boox alternative: you can still make the most of Stuff Your Kindle Day. The global event, also known as Stuff Your E-Reader Day, is an opportunity for new authors to promote their work, so their e-books will become free across a range of e-book retailers, not just Amazon.
As a certified book worm and e-reader expert, I’ll break down the best books of the summer, especially the ones to nab on Stuff Your Kindle Day. Now is the perfect time to get your hands on some of the best Kindle book deals of the year.
Where to shop Stuff Your Kindle Day
Different e-readers will be compatible with different stores. I have put the links to click on below. This will take you straight to the Stuff Your E-Reader section. No faffing needed.
- Amazon Kindle: free books are here and best-selling deals are here
- Apple Books: shop their charts to find the best (I approve of all the top ten)
- Google Play: 99p book deals
- Kobo: a selection of mystery, thriller, romance, and fantasy books
The best 6 books to buy on Stuff Your Kindle Day
Ella is an FBI agent with a photographic memory and a detailed knowledge of serial killers. This marks her has the new brain on the case of a difficult case, but she quickly finds that solving the case isn't the same in person, especially when your job and the next victim's life is at sake.
When walking home one night, Deborah Jenkins goes missing and presumed dead. Four years later, an abandoned baby is found and, after an anonymous tip off, she is tested for DNA. When the results come back, it shows that the baby is Deborah's. What happened to her? And where is she hiding?
Leah is forced to accept a job in a secure, remote psychiatric hospital for convicted killers. Her first client, a gentle, kind girl doesn't sound like the violent murdress that the tabloids painted her as. Whilst Leah follows conspiracy theories to understand her patient, she is going further down a dangerous path.
Just like the film, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Gemma is tasked with transforming a man. In this case, it's her grumpy, hairy neighbour, Zach, who wants nothing more than to relax in joggers. The two clash and wind each other up on a good day, but when it's Gemma's job at stake, everything is so much hotter.
Grayson and Hazel have been arch-enemies since school. Ten years later, free from the bounds of their younger life, the two both have points to prove to each other. Grayson's seven-figure salary should do the trick until he loses his beloved grandma. When he returns to town to sell her house, the only person who can do it is Hazel.
Eli and Violet have long had conflict, but when the two start working together at a wedding-venue, all their buttons are being pushed. The shocking thing is, they have great physical chemistry. As the two 'let off steam' together, Violet doesn't think anything can go wrong. After all, no feelings are involved. Are they?
Stuff Your Kindle: 99p ebook deals
Kindle are also offering some of their daily deals to compliment Stuff Your Kindle Day. I didn't want to include any books that weren't free, but for 99p, these are exceptional value. I already paid full price to read these, so you are in for a true treat.
Beth O'Leary is brilliant again with her classic rom-com magic. Lexi, looking for a one-night stand, and Zeke, looking for love, had a one night stand. When they wake up in the morning, full of regret, Zeke finds he can't leave, because Lexi's houseboat has unmoored itself and been lost at sea. You'll fall for it hook, line, and sinker.
Camilla leaves the house for work to drop her daughter off at nursery. When she comes home, her loving husband (and doting dad) has left an unfinished note on the table. When she turns on the TV, she sees he's caught in a hostage situation. Even worse, he is the gunman keeping the hostages.
Funny and feelgood, this novel follows Sarah. She's all over her work, but less hot on friendships and relationships, which is why she books in for a break in Devon to manifest a kale-drinking, yogi version of herself. When she gets there, the reality is unglamorous and shared with one grumpy man. How will they both enjoy their break?
What is Stuff Your Kindle Day?
Stuff Your Kindle Day is an online event where thousands of e-books are made free to download on your e-reader. Most of these are from up-and-coming or independently published authors, so you might not recognise the names from best-selling lists or the Waterstones bookshelves. Don't let that deter you though, because I've found some of my favourite books on these lists.
The event is often called Stuff Your E-Reader to avoid the misconception that this is a sale exclusive to Amazon's store. Google, Apple and other e-book stores will also reduce the price of their e-books to completely free, so you can stack up your virtual shelves without having to pull out your wallet.
Whilst 'day' is in the name, Stuff Your Kindle Day actually happens more than once a year. Historically, there are four main 24-hour events, each focussed on specific genres. Most of the books are romance, but some are suspense, fantasy, and others are mysteries.
It really pays to be prepared when it comes to Stuff Your Kindle Day, so mark your calendars with the dates and prep your reading list. You can enjoy different authors completely risk-free, so if one book doesn't grab you, you can move onto the next. No buyers remorse will push you to finish a book that you're not enjoying.
When is Stuff Your Kindle Day?
If you've got to this point on the page, you'll know that we are in the midst of one of the Stuff Your Kindle Days right now. I've recommended the best nine books that you can buy in the Kindle store, but it's always worth browsing the e-shelves for yourself. And, if you don't see anything you like, there will be another Stuff Your Kindle Day that focuses on a different genre. Here are the dates that I have booked (sorry, I couldn't resist):
- 11th August: Step Through Time will offer historical and contemporary fiction
- 16th September: Into The Darkness is packed with dark fiction
- 27th September: Enchant Your Kindle is all about fantasy books
- 24-30th October: will start with Dark Romance Day and move into Get Spooked (horror), which is only appropriate for the Halloween season
- 16-20th December: Winter Wonderland will offer up your cosiest reads
I'd recommend sorting the lists of free books by genre, trope, and author. Clicking "buy now" will send the e-book straight to your library without taking any money. Once the book is downloaded, you have it to read whenever you've got some time and a cup of tea at the ready.
Tips for finding the best books on Stuff Your Kindle Day
Stuff Your Kindle day can become quickly overwhelming, because lots of the authors that participate are new, independent, and lesser-known. I'd recommend narrowing down your options, by sorting books by category. For me, it'll be "second-chance-romance" or "small-town".
From there, when I see a book I like the look of, I'll read the Amazon reviews and look at Goodreads ratings, because these will give unbiased, useful feedback from other readers like you. It's also worth having a look at book groups and Reddit threads, where there will undoubtedly be other readers like you looking for advice.
I'm also signed up to the newsletter from romancebookworms.com, which is where some of the organisers of Stuff Your Kindle Day are based, so they'll offer special tips and insights.
FAQs
How much are books on Stuff Your Kindle Day?
The e-books that are participating in Stuff Your Kindle Day are completely free. You don't have to start reading the books during the 24-hour event, just make sure you have them downloaded to your e-reader's library.
When is Stuff Your Kindle Day?
Stuff Your Kindle Day is right now and it has the theme "Step Through Time". I expected the sales to be dominated by historical fiction, but there's a good range of holiday reads in there too.
Can I get books for non-Kindle e-readers on Stuff Your Kindle Day?
Lots of people have re-named Stuff Your Kindle Day "Stuff Your E-Reader Day" because it's not just Amazon that slashes the price. This means you don't have to miss out if you're reading on any tablet, be it a Kobo or a reMarkable.
Aside from signing up to Kindle Unlimited, you don't get many opportunities to explore books without the risk of buyer's remorse. If you miss one Stuff Your Kindle Day, keep an eye on the other events, because these come around more often than you think. Kindle deals are never far away.
