Free digital books for Amazon Prime subscribers in May
Get Your Hands on Free Kindle E-Books with Prime Membership
Looking to expand your digital library without breaking the bank? Over the span of 2025, you could score thousands of free Kindle e-books, if you know the tricks. One such secret? Amazon's First Reads program for Prime members with exclusive offers every month!
In May, these Prime perks up the ante, offering not one, but two free Kindle e-books to savor!
What's Amazon's First Reads All About?
Amazon First Reads caters to Prime members, offering a sneak peek into fresh e-books across various genres, curated by First Reads editors. As an added bonus, members get to download one free e-book every month from a rotating list, with some months featuring not one, but two free books - usually including a short novel. These e-books can be read on any compatible Kindle device or via the free Kindle app.
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How to Grab Your Free Amazon Kindle E-Books in May
To snag your freebies, head to the First Reads landing page. Browse the available e-books and click on the "Shop Now" button from the First Reads landing page. Make sure you're using your internet browser on your phone or computer, not the Kindle or Amazon mobile application, since you won't see the free book option there.
Once you've found an interesting read, don't click "Pre-order for..." as that will redirect you to pay. Instead, click "Read for Free" or the "Buy Now with 1-Click" button under the "First Reads" banner on the book's Amazon page. Your e-book will be delivered directly to the Kindle linked to your Amazon account.
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You'll know you've done it right when you see a "Thanks, [your name]!" order summary indicating the e-book is being auto-delivered to the Kindle Cloud Reader.
Free Amazon Kindle E-Books in May 2025
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In May 2025, you can pick from eight new Kindle e-books, plus a free short story, Death Row (Alibis collection). Amazon offers the genre of each book above its title, making it easier to narrow down your options. (Hovering over "See Editor Notes" under the "Shop Now" button will let you read a short description from the First Reads editor who selected the book.)
Here are your May 2025 options:
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Short Story by Freida McFadden. Death Row (Alibis collection). $1.99 at Amazon
Women's Fiction by Lorna Lewis. A Sky Full of Love: A Novel. $4.99 at Amazon
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Serial Killer by Mark Stevens. No Lie Lasts Forever: A Thriller. $4.99 at Amazon
Historical Fiction by Simon Tolkien. The Palace at the End of the Sea: A Novel (Theo Sterling Book 1). $4.99 at Amazon
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Book Club Fiction by Leslie Gray Streeter. Family & Other Calamities: A Novel. $4.99 at Amazon
Historical Fiction by Wendy Francis. The Baker of Lost Memories: A Novel. $5.99 at Amazon
$5.99 at Amazon
Psychological Thriller by Victoria Helen Stone. Bald-Faced Liar: A Novel. $4.99 at Amazon
Amateur Sleuth by Ruthie Knox and Annie Mare. Homemaker (Prairie Nightingale Book 1). $4.99 at Amazon
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Children's Picture Book by Lezlie Evans (Author) and Julia Patton (Illustrator). Goats Afloat. $4.99 at Amazon
Additional Perks for Prime Members
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With Amazon's First Reads, Prime Members score some fantastic benefits:
- Free Kindle E-Books: Members can choose one free Kindle e-book each month from the selection.
- Bonus Short Read: In addition to the full book, Prime members can access a free bonus short read.
- Early Access: Members receive early access to new releases selected by Amazon editors.
- No Extra Cost: All these benefits come with your Prime membership, without requiring an additional subscription or purchase.
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- With Amazon's Prime membership, you can grab two free Kindle e-books in May, adding to your digital library for entertainment and lifestyle enrichment.
- The Kindle (16 GB) is a compatible device for reading these free e-books, offering a glare-free display, high resolution, and extended battery life.
- To secure your free Kindle e-books in May 2025, visit the First Reads landing page, browse the featured books, and click the "Read for Free" or "Buy Now with 1-Click" button under the "First Reads" banner.
- In May 2025, you can choose from a collection of eight free Kindle e-books across various genres, including women's fiction, serial killers, historical fiction, book club fiction, psychological thriller, amateur sleuth, children's picture book, and a free short story titled "Death Row (Alibis collection)".
- As a Prime member, you gain benefits like free Kindle e-books, bonus short reads, early access to new releases, and no extra cost beyond your Prime membership for these perks.
