We all like a bargain don’t we? I know I’m always tempted when a book I’ve been wanting to read is on promotion. Or a favourite author has a new release. So where do I find e-books on offer?
The answer, you’ll be pleased to hear, is lots of places! But my main source of temptation comes through e-mail alerts.
You want to know more? Let me run through them…
Bookbub
Bookbub is a website which publicises e-books on offer for a limited time only – often for just one day. If you sign up, you can then choose which genres you’re interested in. After that, they send out daily emails with the offers which meet your preferences for that particular day . Prices are highly discounted with many books on offer for 99p/99c and even free books.
It’s a great way to try out new authors. What’s not to love?!
There are lots of similar websites, but Bookbub is by far the largest and is used by the majority of publishers.
Kindle Deals
If you use a Kindle e-reader, you can find Daily Deals and Monthly Deals as well as seasonal offers. You just have to check the deals section on Amazon Kindle to find them.
You can sign up for email alerts – daily for the daily deals and monthly for updates in your favourite genres. Then you never miss out when your favourite author has a book on offer, or you are looking for your next read and you’re on a tight budget.
You can also follow your favourite authors on Amazon and you’ll get an alert when they have a new release.
Kobo and Apple have their own promotions, but again, it’s all about signing up for email alerts to get the best deals.
Publisher Newsletters
Most publishers have their own newsletters that you can sign up to for alerts when books are on promotions. These vary significantly, so I can’t really generalise. But the common factor is signing up for alerts.
My own publisher, Bookouture, have a web page called Bookouture Deals. Again you choose genre preferences and you get email alerts when books that fit are on offer. Easy!
Author Newsletters
Most authors who have a website will have a newsletter to keep you up-to-date with book news and alert their readers to offers and new releases. Talking of which… if you fancy signing up to my newsletter scoot over to the panel on the right and fill in your details!
So there you have it, a quick run through where to find e-books on offer. Happy reading!!!
I often wondered how people obtained books before they were published until I recently joined NetGalley.
I’ve probably received about a dozen prerelease books since joining and receive regular emails from them, authors and publishers I follow on NetGAlley about new releases and special offers.