The 20 Best Amazon Prime Day Book Deals to Score Now

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Maybe you've been waiting all year for Amazon Prime Day just so you can finally score a discounted stick vacuum, and, if so, we truly cannot blame you. Stick vacuums rule. And while a lot of tech is certainly on sale for the Big Day, there are also some analog items available for the buying, too. We haven't forgotten about you, books.

Now that we know Prime Day falls on July 11 and 12, you might as well add a few books to your haul. Amazon sells everything, obviously, and it has already put some of its best stuff on sale. Whether you're looking for brand-new read to bring to the beach or are finally going to get around to reading that classic lit you never read in college, there's a little something on sale for readers of all kinds. Start stocking up now.

Good Eats, by Alton Brown

This is the least boring cookbook you could possibly have, thanks to Alton Brown's penchant for high-quality ingredients, recipes, and a treasure trove of recipes to choose from.

Inward, by Yung Pueblo

You might've seen Yung Pueblo's stuff on Instagram, in part because of how precise and minimal his style is. Still, reading his introspective work is better in a book.

Georgia O’Keeffe: To See Takes Time, by

This art book puts Georgia O'Keeffe's drawings on display. This is dedicated to her stuff on paper, though she is known for her work on canvas. It's a pleasure to look at again and again.

Oranges, by John McPhee

John McPhee famously wrote a book about oranges by accident while trying to write a feature story. It's clever nonfiction, a magazine piece extended and flowing.

The Art of War, by Sun Tzu

Ancient Chinese philosophy of war is not exactly a beach read but it's a timeless read. This hardcover one is a great for gifting, too.

Bloodline, by Jess Lourey

Small town fear and horrors abound for a pregnant journalist trying for once to stay put in one place. It's a thrill the whole way through.

Vanity Fair 100 Years, by

Vanity Fair's coffee table book looks good on said coffee table and the inside is a journey through space, time, and the archives. It's a lesson in beauty and nostalgia.

Your Table Is Ready, by Michael Cecchi-Azzolina

If you can't get enough of The Bear, this non-fiction book dives deep into the energy and chaos of a New York City Maître D'.

Fractal Noise, by Christopher Paolini

Fractal Noise is a science fiction adventure into an uninhabited (maybe) planet. It's part of a series—one you can devour as fast as you'd like.

Ten Steps to Nanette, by Hannah Gadsby

Get more of Hannah Gadsby's cutting humor and social commentary in their memoir, which is as raw and biting as ever.

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, by Gabrielle Zevin

Don't let the central role of video game creation prime you to think of this book as out of your comfort zone. It's about creativity, connection, and friendship, and it's just a damn good book.

Shoe Dog, by Phil Knight

A little inspiration for those who need it, Phil Knight's iconic if untraditional rise to Nike fame is the story that always delivers. Also good for those who couldn't get enough of Ben Affleck's Knight depiction in Air.

The Comfort Crisis, by Michael Easter

Michael Easter puts himself on the frontline to combat the total comfort our modern society enables. He gets outside and things get gritty—it'll make you want to head outside for a little (rewarding) discomfort of your own.

Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity, by Peter Attia

Self-help but without the woo-ness. Peter Attia takes a long-lens approach to longevity by synthesizing the current state of healthy aging and making it all make sense.

The Creative Act: A Way of Being, by Rick Rubin

Rick Rubin's book on creativity is a bit like going on a spiritual retreat without having to leave your couch. May your Grammy await.

The Artist's Way, by Julia Cameron

Also in the vein of creating, Julia Cameron's book on harnessing your inner artist is useful to every perceived creative capability. It's really about carving out time to think and be with yourself, opening up space for new connections to form no matter what your medium of choice, Excel spreadsheets included.

Nineteen Eighty-Four, by George Orwell

Nineteen Eighty-Four is an oldie but a goodie in the sense that it is beautiful to read and a bit (too much?) on the nose.

Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury

Fahrenheit 451 is one of those books that you either skipped reading in school or else could use another read—and savvier interpretation later in life. It's beautiful as ever.

The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho

Also worth a reread every few years: The Alchemist. The book is a journey of physical and emotional proportions, as is the reading experience of it.

1964: Eyes of the Storm, by Paul McCartney

Hey, who says you're too old for picture books? Not Paul McCartney and certainly not us. McCartney shot these little-seen Beatles photos on a 35mm camera. It's an exercise in enjoying captured memories and the intimacies of a public life.

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