Your love of books does not have to break your budget--even if you love all of the books! Whether you love eBooks, audiobooks, or physical editions, countless websites and apps offer free books, deep discounts, and exclusive deals. In this guide, we’ll explore the best resources for affordable reading — so you can fill your shelves (and your e-reader) without emptying your wallet. 

Why Book Deals Matter

Book spending can really add up--especially if you read several books a month. Between new releases, special editions, and audiobooks, the costs add up fast. The good news? You can still support authors, discover new favorites, and explore every genre imaginable — at a fraction of the price — just by knowing where to look.

Below is my go-to list of trusted sites and services that every reader should bookmark.

1. BookBub: Your Personalized Book Deal Finder

BookBub is one of the most popular and reliable sources for daily book deals. Once you create a free account, you’ll receive customized email updates featuring eBook discounts based on your favorite genres and authors. Many titles are free or under $3.

Why It’s Great:

• Personalized recommendations based on your reading habits.
• Frequent deals from major publishers and top indie authors.
• Seamless links to buy directly from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Apple Books. 

2. Libby & Hoopla: Free Books Courtesy of Your Library

Your local library is one of the best and most underrated tools for frugal readers. Apps like Libby (by OverDrive) and Hoopla let you borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and even graphic novels from the comfort of your phone — completely free.

Why It’s Great:

• 100% free to use with your library card.
• Huge catalog covering bestsellers, classics, and new releases.
• Instant digital checkouts — no late fees!

If you haven’t downloaded Libby yet, it takes less than five minutes to connect with your local library and start reading.

3. ThriftBooks: Affordable Used Books with Rewards

If you prefer the feel (and smell!) of a physical book, ThriftBooks is an excellent site for low-cost used copies. Prices often start under $5, and you can earn points toward free books through their ReadingRewards program.

Why It’s Great:

• Massive inventory of gently-used books, including out-of-print editions.
• Free shipping on orders over $15.
• Rewards points for every purchase.

4. Audible & Libro.fm Free Trials for Audiobook Lovers

If you’re always on the go or love multitasking while “reading,” audiobooks are a game-changer. Both Audible (by Amazon) and Libro.fm offer special trial memberships that include drastically reduced monthly rates during the trial or audiobook credits.

Why It’s Great:

• Get a free audiobook during your trial (that you keep forever).
• Libro.fm supports independent bookstores with every purchase.
• Frequent members-only sales and curated recommendations.

After the trial, you can often switch to their lower-cost plans or take advantage of seasonal sale bundles.

Here is the current Audible Trial plan! 

5. Project Gutenberg & Open Library: Free Classics Forever

Love the classics? Project Gutenberg and Open Library are two of the oldest and most ethical sources for legally free books. These digital libraries feature thousands of public domain titles — from Pride and Prejudice to Dracula.

Why It’s Great:

• Completely free and safe to use.
• Download in multiple formats (ePub, Kindle, plain text).
• Great for students, researchers, and vintage literature fans. 

You can even integrate the catalogs with e-reader apps to access offline.

6. Book Outlet: Deep Discounts on New Books

Book Outlet is a goldmine for bargain hunters who still want new copies. It sells publisher overstock and returns at 50–90% off retail prices, often including recent bestsellers.

Why It’s Great:

• Brand-new books for a fraction of the price.
• Great for bulk buyers and gift shopping.
• Frequent clearance events and seasonal sales.

If you have a book blog, Book Outlet also offers affiliate opportunities to help you earn commissions from shared links.

How Can you Maximize Your Book Savings

• Stack Deals: Combine publisher sales with sitewide discounts or coupon codes.
• Join Loyalty Programs: Places like ThriftBooks and Book Outlet reward repeat customers.
• Set Alerts: Use Google Alerts or BookBub’s wish list to be notified when your favorite titles go on sale. 
• Use Browser Extensions: Tools like Honey or Rakuten can apply coupons or give you cashback for purchasing your books online.    www.rakuten.com/r/MAMASW22?eeid=28187

Final Thoughts

Finding affordable or free books doesn’t mean sacrificing quality — it simply means being a smart reader. With tools like BookBub, ThriftBooks, Libby, and more, your next great read is always within reach.

Whether you’re building a personal library or exploring new genres, these resources make reading more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

Remember to share or bookmark this guide — and check back often, as new book deal sites pop up all the time!

When the wilderness becomes both teacher and test, survival is only part of the story. In Never Lost by Aaron C. Anderson, man and nature meet in a raw, soul-stirring journey through the untamed heart of Idaho’s backcountry. Part survival tale, part spiritual odyssey, this novel explores what it truly means to endure — and to stay connected to the wisdom of generations past. Learn more about this book and its author--and be sure to enter for a chance to win a prize in the book tour giveaway at the end of this post. 

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Date Published: October 23rd, 2025

Publisher: Acorn Publishing

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Zane Carter and his sons, eleven-year-old Ty and thirteen-year-old Joseph, venture one hundred miles into the Idaho wilderness with only a knife and the knowledge of their Nez Perce ancestors. Danger awaits at every deadfall and lurks in every snowy shadow as the boys hunt, fish, make weapons, and build shelter, learning to survive, taking only what they need from the land, and leaving no trace.

 

During their eighteen-day journey, Zane’s determination to fulfill a promise to his grandfather, an Indigenous warrior who exemplified the tenets of a wise and spiritual existence, is thwarted by a fatal encounter that transports Zane into an ancient realm as he straddles the thin line between life and death.

 

He wonders what has become of his boys. Have they learned enough patience, resourcefulness, and courage to complete this rite of passage? Will they make it out of the wildlands alive? Or will the unforgiving forces of the natural world take them too far from home to ever return?

 

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About the Author

After high school, Aaron Anderson set out to see the world, embarking on adventures through North America, Europe, and North Africa. He enjoyed traveling as a bicyclist, motorcyclist, train passenger, and even as a hitchhiker, reveling in the excitement of the unknown.

 

At the age of twenty-two, Aaron returned to the US and worked on oil rigs in Wyoming. He later became a carpenter and eventually a real estate appraiser. However, his true passions have always been writing, developing powerful friendships, and exploring new country. 

 

During the 1980s he and his two sons hunted, hiked, and camped throughout the western states. Here, his love for the natural world and respect for Indigenous people prompted him to write his second novel, Never Lost.

 

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Before video games and smartphones, adventure was homemade — and sometimes a little hazardous. Pintsized Pioneers at Play: Homemade Frontier Fun and Danger by Preston Lewis and Harriet Kocher Lewis invites readers to step back into the dusty boots of frontier childhood, where imagination ruled and every day promised discovery — or danger! Learn about the book and the authors & be sure to enter for a chance to win a prize in the book tour giveaway at the end of this post.

Homemade Frontier Fun and Danger written by Preston Lewis and Harriet Kocher Lewis

Date Published: 11-04-2025

Publisher: Bariso Press

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While their parents settled the land, these pintsized pioneers explored it, creating their own adventures with homemade toys, daring games, wild animal encounters, and risky escapades. This engaging sequel to the award-winning Pintsized Pioneers: Taming the Frontier, One Chore at a Time shines a spotlight on the joys and perils of play in a land still being tamed. 

From exploring the prairie and wrangling critters to celebrating frontier holidays and watching traveling circuses, this book reveals how children carved out fun and entertainment in a rough-and-tumble world. Learn how railroads and mail-order catalogs brought new toys, how schools and churches doubled as social hubs, and how a simple game could end in laughter—or injury. 

Written for young adults but fascinating for readers of all ages, Pintsized Pioneers at Play is packed with history, heart, and a hint of danger. Written at a tenth-grade reading level perfect for curious minds, Pintsized Pioneers at Play includes a glossary of related terms. 

Perfect for fans of Western history, educators, homeschoolers, and lovers of untold American stories!

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About the Authors

 Preston Lewis is the award-winning author of more than sixty western, historical, juvenile, and nonfiction works. In 2021 he was inducted into the Texas Institute of Letters for his literary achievements. The Will Rogers Medallion Awards named him the 2025 recipient of the organization’s Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the literature of the American West.

Western Writers of America (WWA) has honored Lewis with three Spur Awards, one for best article, a second for best western novel and a third one for YA nonfiction in 2025. He has received eleven Will Rogers Medallion Awards (seven gold, two silver and two bronze) for written western humor, short stories, YA nonfiction, short nonfiction, and traditional Western novel. 

Harriet Kocher Lewis is a retired physical therapist and PT educator. As an assistant clinical professor of physical therapy at Angelo State University, she taught documentation and scientific writing among other topics as the department’s coordinator of clinical education. 

After retirement she became the publisher of Bariso Press and in that capacity an award-winning author and editor. Books she has edited have earned a Spur Award, Will Rogers Gold and Bronze Medallions for YA nonfiction and western humor, a Literary Global Book Award for cookbooks, and an Independent Author Award for western nonfiction. Other books she has edited have been finalists for Spur Awards in juvenile nonfiction and for Independent Author Awards for both memoirs and humor. 

Kocher Lewis is co-author with her husband of the Spur Award-winning Pintsized Pioneers: Taming the Frontier, One Chore at a Time and three books on artificial Intelligence, all published by Bariso Press. They live in San Angelo, Texas.

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When danger has you looking over your shoulder, sometimes salvation rides in on two wheels. In Rattler by Anne Kane, sparks fly in true MC-romance fashion when survival collides with second chances. Learn about this book in today's book teaser spotlight! 

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 Motorcycle Club Romance, Age Gap, Suspense

Date Published: November 7, 2025

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Lily ran from a nightmare straight to Rattler's arms. He’s all leather, muscle and lethal promise. Dare she hope for an HEA?

Lily -- Abusing me was bad enough, but when my a**hole of a boyfriend threatened to shoot a tiny kitten, I brained him with a pot of spaghetti sauce and ran -- straight into the arms of the tattooed VP of the Riptide MC. He’s everything my ex isn’t, and that gives me hope. He promises to keep Scrapper and I safe, but my ex isn’t the forgiving kind. He said he would kill me if I left him and I know he’s going to come looking for revenge. 

Rattler -- She might be younger than me in years, but there’s a world of experience looking out of those gorgeous eyes, and it isn’t the good kind. When she pulled a gun on me, I knew she was my kind of woman. She’s on the run from an a**hole who used her as a punching bag. He might have the local law enforcement in his pocket, but me and my brothers in Riptide have military experience, and sometimes vigilante justice is necessary.

Trigger Warning: This is an MC action thriller romance. It contains violence, abuse, coarse language, vigilante justice, and adult situations. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Enjoy! 

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Anne Kane lives in the beautiful Okanagan Valley with a bouncy little rescue dog whose breed defies description, a cantankerous Himalayan cat, and too many fish to count. She spent many years trying to fit in and act normal, but finally gave up the effort. She started writing romance in 2008, and her fate was sealed when she won a publishing contract with Red Sage Publishing and just a month later Changeling Press accepted her first submission. Since then she has published more than thirty stories in a variety of sub-genres, all with a happily ever after. 

She has two handsome sons and six adorable grandchildren and enjoys spending time with them whenever she can. Her hobbies, when she’s not playing with the characters in her head, include kayaking, hiking, swimming, playing guitar, singing and of course, reading.

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Today, I have a children's book to share in our book spotlight! Learn about The Wheels on the Stroller and author Claudia Kramer Kohlbrenner & be sure to enter for a chance to win a prize in the book tour giveaway at the end of this post.  

Date Published: 2025

Publisher: Serapis Bey Publishing

Illustrator: Brian Dumm

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About the Author

When teaching at the preschool level, Claudia encouraged busy parents to utilize the time spent carrying out daily routines as language-rich opportunities. Parents were counseled to talk about what was happening in a child’s “here and now” - while getting dressed, brushing teeth, taking a stroller walk! Claudia used available and self-generated rhymes and songs and involved as many bodily senses and movements as possible to facilitate developmental skills in preschoolers. She considers the repetition used in The Wheels on the Bus book and now in The Wheels on the Stroller to be a valuable learning tool for young children. According to early childhood research, repetition reinforces language processing, pattern recognition and a sense of predictability. It also provides children with opportunities to rehearse new sound and word sequences.

After retirement, Claudia’s love of rhyme inspired her to take a few children’s poetry writing classes. She was pleased to have several poems published in “Highlights High Five” and “Highlights” magazines, with two poems also published in children’s anthologies. The joy of reading to her sons long ago and now her grandchildren sparked her desire to write a children’s book as well. One day, after she and her young grandson enthusiastically sang and motioned along with The Wheels on the Bus book, grandma and grandson set out for one of their many adventure-seeking neighborhood stroller walks. As the wheels on his stroller went round and round, they greeted neighbors with tail-wagging dogs, watched squirrels scurry up trees and delighted in the “ding! ding! ding!” of an approaching bicycle along with other encounters- The Wheels on the Stroller was spontaneously born!

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