It's your last chance of 2021 to get an Amazon Kindle for just $55 (save $35)
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I love to read, and I'm a big fan of dedicated e-readers like the Amazon Kindle. Sure, I can just as easily enjoy e-books on my phone and tablet, but they're full of distractions. It's hard to focus on a novel when things like text messages and TikTok are clamoring for my attention.
Want distraction-free reading for yourself? For a limited time, the Amazon Kindle is just $55, the lowest price to date. In fact, that's actually $5 below the Black Friday sale price. It won't arrive in time for Christmas, unfortunately, but it should come just a few days after (at least based on today's delivery estimates.)
(Pro tip: If you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day Amazon Prime trial here.)
This is Amazon's ad-supported Kindle, meaning you'll see ads — mostly for books — on the lockscreen. Want my two cents? Big deal: One swipe and you're past that screen. And it's what's past that screen that matters.
If you've never owned a Kindle before, the device is notable for its paper-like display, outdoor readability and weeks of battery life. All these amenities make it vastly superior to a phone or tablet, both of which can cause eyestrain (to say nothing of sleep disruption owing to blue-light emissions).
The Kindle can also play audiobooks; just pair your Bluetooth headphones or speaker if you prefer to listen to your stories.
Looking for some new reading material? Here are some of my recent favorites:
Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
East of Eden by John Steinbeck
10% Happier by Dan Harris
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
Darling at the Campsite by Andy Abramowitz
Happy reading!
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Insignia 50-inch Class F30 Series 4K Smart Fire TV, $300 (was $350), amazon.com
Hisense 50-Inch Class H8 Quantum Series Android 4K Smart TV, $398 (was $540), amazon.com
Toshiba 43LF621U21 43-inch Smart 4K TV, $250 (was $350), amazon.com
Headphones and earbud deals:
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Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Earbuds, $199 (was $279), amazon.com
JBL Tune 510BT Wireless On-Ear Headphones, $30 (was $50), amazon.com
Skullcandy Hesh ANC Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphone, $80 (was $135), amazon.com
JBL Tune 125TWS True Wireless In-Ear Headphones, $50 (was $100), amazon.com
Smartphone and tablet deals:
Fitbit Sense Advanced Smartwatch, $199 (was $300), amazon.com
Fire HD 10 tablet, $100 (was $150), amazon.com
Samsung Tab A7, $119 (was $160), amazon.com
Fitbit Versa 3 Health & Fitness Smartwatch, $180 (was $230), amazon.com
Video game deals:
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Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Xbox Series Xbox One Standard Edition, $20 (was $60), amazon.com
Smart home deals:
Sengled Smart Light Bulb, $20 (was $30), amazon.com
Ring Alarm 8-Piece Kit with Ring Video Doorbell and Echo Show 5, $275 (was $425), amazon.com
Kasa Smart Wi-Fi LED Bulb, $10 (was $17), amazon.com
Vacuum deals:
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OKP Life K2 Robot Vacuum Cleaner, $116 with on-page coupon (was $300), amazon.com
Black+Decker 20V Max Handheld Vacuum, $58 (was $90), amazon.com
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Fashion deals:
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Herou Womens Long Sleeve Turtleneck, $19 (was $29), amazon.com
Globalwin Women's Quilted Knee-High Fashion Boots, $40 (were $51), amazon.com
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Kitchen deals:
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Anova Culinary ANVS01-US00 Precision Vacuum Sealer, $60 (was $80), amazon.com
Vitamix A2300 Ascent Series Smart Blender, $400 (was $550), amazon.com
Crock-Pot Slow Cooker, $96 (was $160), amazon.com
Beauty deals:
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Hand Cream Gift Set (10 Packs) w/Foot Cream & Lip Balm, $16 (was $30), amazon.com
Oral-B Pro 5000 Smartseries Electric Toothbrush with Bluetooth Connectivity, $91.50 (was $160), amazon.com
Organic Vitamin E Oil Bundle, $45 (was $65), amazon.com
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Matbeby Bedding Quilted Fitted Queen Mattress Pad, $28 with on-page coupon (was $40), amazon.com
LuxClub 6-Piece Queen Bamboo Sheet Set, $35 (was $57), amazon.com
Ink+Ivy Rhea 100% Cotton Full/Queen Comforter, $77 (was $110), amazon.com
Beckham Hotel Collection Bed Pillows, $45 with on-page coupon (was $50), amazon.com
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