Did you know that if you have Amazon Prime, it also includes Prime Reading?
How does Prime Reading work?
- Prime members can borrow up to ten titles at a time.
- There is no loan period, so members can keep the books for as long as they want.
- Once an eBook has been read, it can be returned to make room for another book.
- Prime Reading titles can be read on a Kindle device, Fire tablet, or using the Kindle app on a smartphone or tablet.
What else is available to Amazon Prime members related to books?
- Amazon Original Stories
- Amazon First Reads, which offers customers early access to new books
- Two free audiobooks from Audible
Amazon Prime membership costs
- Standard membership: $14.99 per month or $139 per year
- Student membership: $7.49 per month or $69 per year
- Prime Access membership: A 50% discount for eligible government assistance recipients or income-verified customers
You can manage or cancel your Amazon Prime membership through your account settings.
What is Kindle Unlimited?
Kindle Unlimited is a separate service that offers members access to more than 4 million digital books, audiobooks, comics, and magazines.
Kindle Unlimited costs
- $11.99 per month
- Free trial available for new subscribers
- 4-month free trial included with the purchase of a new Kindle
Prime Reading vs. Kindle Unlimited
- Prime Reading is included with an Amazon Prime membership
- Kindle Unlimited offers a larger selection of titles than Prime Reading
- Kindle Unlimited includes access to audiobooks, comics, and magazines
Audible is a service that lets users buy or subscribe to audiobooks, podcasts, and other spoken word content. It’s the largest audiobook producer and retailer in the United States.
How does Audible work?
- Users can purchase audiobooks individually or subscribe to listen to unlimited audiobooks
- Subscribers receive credits that can be redeemed for content each month
- Subscribers also get access to a curated library of content
- Audible offers a free 30-day trial
What can I listen to on Audible?
- New releases
- Classics
- Original podcasts
- Audiobooks read by narrators, authors, or celebrities
Where can I listen to Audible? On the Audible app for iOS or Android, On Alexa-enabled devices, On compatible Fire tablets, On Kindles, and On Sonos devices.
Other Audible features
- Exclusive member sales and discounts
- Access to thousands of audiobooks, podcasts, and originals in the Plus Catalog
Audible membership plans range from $7.95 to $229.50 per month or year. The price depends on the plan and whether you choose a monthly or annual subscription.
Audible membership plans
- Audible Plus: $7.95 per month after a 30-day free trial
- Audible Premium Plus – 1 Credit: $14.95 per month
- Audible Premium Plus – 2 Credits: $22.95 per month
- Audible Premium Plus Annual – 12 Credits: $149.50 per year
- Audible Premium Plus Annual – 24 Credits: $229.50 per year
What’s included
- Audible Premium Plus: Access to the Plus Catalog, plus credits for premium titles