Amazon Prime Offers Two Free E-Books for Members This April

Fast summary

• Amazon’s First Reads programme offers prime members free kindle e-books monthly, with April 2025 allowing users to select up to two.
• Non-members can access discounted rates for these books.
• Eight new Kindle e-books and one short story (“The One That Got Away”) are available for free this month.
• Users should browse the First Reads landing page via a web browser (not the Amazon app) to claim their books under the “Read for Free” or “Buy Now with 1-click” option without being charged.
• E-books are auto-delivered to linked Kindle accounts upon selection.

Indian Opinion Analysis

Amazon’s expansion of its First Reads program illustrates its efforts toward diversifying value offerings for Prime members while driving adoption of Kindle-specific content ecosystems among global audiences. For India,where low-cost and accessible reading options can promote literacy and digital engagement,this initiative could resonate strongly with Indian readers-leading to broader participation in digital education platforms like Kindle apps or devices used extensively by educational institutions or first-time tech adopters across urban and rural demographics. Though, accessibility hinges on affordability of membership costs and widespread awareness of such initiatives among India’s diverse population segments.Read More