Kickstart your 2026 reading goals while the Amazon Kindle is on sale for under $90
SAVE $20: The Kindle (16GB) is on sale for $89.99 at Amazon, down from the list price of $109.99. That's an 18% discount.
A new year means a fresh start to work on health habits. If you're looking to cut down on time spent scrolling, you've got tons of options. Many of us turn to activities like puzzles, working out, cooking, or reading to help put the phone down. You can even enlisting the help of The Brick. But if your number one goal is 2026 is to read more, check out this deal.
As of Jan. 2, the Kindle (16GB) is on sale at Amazon for only $89.99, marked down from the standard price of $109.99. That's an 18% discount that takes $20 off the usual price.
In Mashable's review of the best Kindles, the original Kindle earns the spot as the best budget model. Mashable Shopping Reporter Samantha Mangino likes this version because of its compact size, affordable price, and ample storage space of 16GB. It gets bonus points as being the lightest Kindle.
In Mangino's full review of the basic Kindle, she wrote, "If you're shopping for an e-reader on a budget, the Amazon Kindle is the answer. It has 16GB of storage and a great display." The six-inch display screen is perfect for packing along on you next trip or for people with smaller hands.
Keep in mind the basic Kindle does lack a few elements that we love on most other Kindle models. Notably, it's not waterproof which means this isn't the right model if you like to read in the bathtub or plan to take it poolside. The battery life is also less impressive compared to other models. However, Mangino notes the six-week battery life is still solid.
If you're looking for the most affordable e-reader, you can't go wrong with the Amazon Kindle. Now that it's on sale for $89.99, go all-in on your 2026 reading goals. Remember to snag free e-books via the Libby app and take advantage of Stuff Your Kindle sales.
Lauren Allain is a freelance journalist covering deals at Mashable. She graduated from Western Washington University with a B.A. in journalism and holds an M.B.A from Webster Leiden. You can find more of her work online from publications including Reader’s Digest, U.S. News & World Report, Seattle Refined, and more. When she’s not writing, Lauren prefers to be outside hiking, bouldering, swimming, or searching for the perfect location for all three.
