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If you know where-And when– to see. All year long, Amazon offers free Kindle e-books to readers with new deals every month. In April, Prime members can Get two free Kindle e-books One of them is this month’s bonus short read, from Amazon’s First Read program.
What is Amazon’s first read?
Amazon First Reads is a program aimed at Prime members that allows First Reads editors (one of many Prime Member Benefits). Prime members can choose to download one free e-book each month from a rotating list—though some months have up to two, usually with a free short novel—and non-members get them at a discounted price. These can be read on e-books Any compatible Kindle device or through the free Kindle app.
How to Get Your Free Amazon Kindle eBooks in April
go to The first landing page reads To see the full list of e-books available this month. Once you find a book that interests you, click the “Buy Now” button from the First Reads landing page. Make sure you’re not being redirected to the Kindle or Amazon mobile app, as you won’t see the free books option there; Instead, use your internet browser on your phone or computer.
Make sure you are not clicking the “Pre-order for…” button, as that will direct you to pay; Instead, click the “Read for Free” or “Buy Now with 1-Click” button under the “First Reads” banner on the book’s Amazon page (don’t worry, you won’t be charged). This will send the e-book directly to the Kindle linked to your Amazon account.
You can see how it should look from the screenshot below.
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Credit: Daniel Oropeza
When you say “Thank you, (your name)!” You’ll know you did it right when you see it! An order summary that shows the e-book being auto-delivered to the Kindle Cloud Reader.
Free Amazon Kindle e-books available in April 2026
This month, you can choose from nine new Kindle e-books, plus this month’s Short Read. Amazon notes the genre for each book above the title, offering a quick way to narrow your options. (If you hover over “View Editor’s Notes” under the “Buy Now” button, you’ll be able to read a short description from the first reading editor who selected the book.)
Here are your options for April 2026. You can read this month’s bonus short, lift me upPlus one of these nine e-books:
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