20+ of the best book deals ahead of the Amazon Big Spring Sale

Amazon has discounts on books including fiction, non-fiction, sci-fi, and more that take up to 56% off

Mar 18, 2025 - 17:32

20+ of the best book deals ahead of the Amazon Big Spring Sale

SAVE UP TO 56%: Ahead of the Amazon Big Spring Sale, thousands of books are discounted by as much as 56% at Amazon, including new releases.

Best book deals at Amazon

Best overall book deal

'Sunrise on the Reaping' by Suzanne Collins

$19.59 (save $8.40)

the book cover for 'sunrise on the reaping' hunger games novel by suzanne collins

Best sci-fi book deal

'Project Hail Mary' by Andy Weir

$13.98 (save $6.02)

Best non-fiction book deal

'Atomic Habits' by James Clear

$11.93 (save $15.07)

Best fiction book deal

'God of the Woods' by Liz Moore

$17 (save $13)

Amazon sales are notorious for offering steep discounts on tech robot vacuums, Apple devices, tablets, and headphones. Ahead of the official start of the Amazon Big Spring Sale, we're seeing plenty of sweet discounts in these categories, but we're also jazzed to see so many great deals in other categories and that includes books.

Nothing compares to the joy that comes from sitting in the warm spring air with a good book. Plus, these sale prices make this the perfect time to stock up on books for summer vacation.

Check out these great book deals at Amazon if your bookshelf is feeling a bit bare after winter hibernation.

Best overall book deal

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'Sunrise on the Reaping' by Suzanne Collins

$19.59 at Amazon
$27.99 Save $8.40

Why we like it

The 50th annual Hunger Games is about to begin, and we're here for it. The latest novel in the saga, Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins is the fifth book in the Hunger Games series, which just released on March 18.

A beloved character from previous novels, this latest story in the realm takes us along with Haymitch Abernathy's as his name is called to serve as tribute for District 12. Get ready for 400 pages back in the Panem universe by pre-ordering Sunrise on the Reaping for $19.59 in hardcover, down from the list price of $27.99.

Best sci-fi book deal

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'Project Hail Mary' by Andy Weir

$13.98 at Amazon
$20 Save $6.02

Why we like it

Ryland Grace wakes up feeling groggy and confused. Once he figures out what his name is, he might be able to progress in figuring it all out. Anyone who enjoyed Andy Weir's hit sci-fi book The Martian is bound to love Project Hail Mary. The paperback version is on sale ahead of Amazon's big sale for just $13.98, down from the standard price of $20.

Grabbing this title now is a great idea since you'll want to read Project Hail Mary before the motion picture starring Ryan Gosling hits theatres in 2026.

Best non-fiction book deal

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'Atomic Habits' by James Clear

$11.93 at Amazon
$27 Save $15.07

Why we like it

Although Atomic Habits isn't a brand new title, it's worth a read anytime, or a re-reading. Since the hardcover version is 56% off ahead of the Amazon sale, there's no excuse to not add this title to your bookshelf. Author James Clear uses the 320 pages to dive into bad habits, good habits, change, goals, and more. If 2025 if your year of change, Atomic Habits is a great place to start.

Best fiction book deal

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'The God of the Woods' by Liz Moore

$17 at Amazon
$30 Save $13

Why we like it

One of the best-selling thriller books of 2024, The God of the Woods by Liz Moore, is 43% off at Amazon, bringing the hardcover book down to just $17. Moore takes us back to summer camp in 1975 when early one morning a counselor realizes someone is missing from their bunk. It's not an ordinary camper. The missing teen is Barbara Van Leer — the daughter of the family that owners the camp. The complex thriller takes us down many story lines that weave together into the perfect thriller that's nearly impossible to put down.