Amazon has launched its special holiday promotion for Audible, preceding the upcoming Prime Big Deal Days. New subscribers to Audible Premium Plus can now access their initial three months for an exceptional price of only $0.99 per month. Considering the usual monthly cost of the Premium Plus tier is $14.95, this represents a significant saving for enthusiasts of audiobooks. With each month of a Premium Plus subscription, members receive one Audible credit, which can be redeemed for any audiobook available in their extensive catalog, including new releases and upcoming titles. Audiobooks acquired with these credits become your permanent property, much like a cash purchase. This means you effectively gain three audiobooks for just three dollars, alongside unlimited access to a vast library of audiobooks and podcasts throughout your active subscription period.
This holiday season, Amazon`s Audible Premium Plus promotion is made even more appealing by a wealth of recently released and eagerly anticipated audiobooks. Notably, Dan Houser, known as the former creative director for GTA, is debuting his novel, “A Better Paradise Volume One,” on October 14. The audiobook version of “A Better Paradise,” a story revolving around video games, is an Audible exclusive. Another highly anticipated exclusive is “Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions,” with Audible planning to release one book per month, beginning November 4 with “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer`s Stone.”
The Audible Premium Plus offer from Amazon is valid until December 16, and it`s accessible to everyone, not just Amazon Prime members. Separately, Amazon is also running an attractive Kindle Unlimited sign-up deal, providing new subscribers with three months of free access. However, this Kindle promotion is exclusively for Prime members, unlike the Audible deal.
Understanding Audible Premium Plus
Audible Premium boasts an extensive collection of thousands of audiobooks, podcasts, and proprietary original productions, all available on demand for subscribers. A primary benefit of the Premium Plus subscription level is the monthly Audible credits. Each month, one credit is deposited into your account, which you can exchange for any title within the Premium Plus library. Subscribers also have the option to buy extra Audible credits for $15 apiece, a cost-effective approach given that many audiobooks are priced above this amount.
Crucially, acquiring books using credits functions identically to a cash transaction; you retain permanent ownership of audiobooks purchased with Audible credits, even if your subscription is terminated. While unutilized credits accumulate monthly, it is important to note that any remaining credits will be forfeited upon cancellation of your subscription, so ensure they are redeemed beforehand.
Following the conclusion of the initial three-month promotional period, the subscription will automatically renew at the standard rate of $15 per month, unless you opt to cancel prior to your renewal date. Should you wish to continue enjoying Audible content without the monthly credit, an alternative is to downgrade to the Audible Premium tier, priced at $8 per month, which still provides access to the vast content library, albeit without the monthly Audible credit.
This special offer presents an excellent chance to embark on or continue popular series such as Pierce Brown`s “Red Rising,” Frank Herbert`s “Dune,” or Brandon Sanderson`s “The Stormlight Archives.” Many readers even find certain book series more enjoyable in audiobook form. A prime example is Matt Dinniman`s highly successful LitRPG series, “Dungeon Crawler Carl,” an Audible exclusive featuring the masterful narration of Jeff Hays. Science fiction enthusiasts will also appreciate Dennis Taylor`s amusing “Bobiverse” series, whose entertainment value is significantly enhanced by Ray Porter`s exceptional vocal performance.
Given that Audible credits are redeemable for any book within the Premium Plus catalog, it`s a wise choice to use them for new releases that typically have extensive waiting lists at public libraries. For instance, you could acquire “Sunrise on the Reaping,” the newest installment in Suzanne Collins` immensely popular “Hunger Games” saga. Stephen King devotees might opt for the superb audiobook of “Never Flinch,” launched in late May, or “The End of the World as We Know It: New Tales of Stephen King`s The Stand.” For fantasy connoisseurs, Joe Abercrombie`s “The Devils,” the inaugural volume in the acclaimed author`s latest epic fantasy series, is a must-listen.
Should you find yourself pondering how best to utilize your credits, a good starting point is Amazon`s top charts, where you can explore Audible`s current best-selling audiobooks. Presently, the top-selling novel in audiobook format is Dan Brown`s “The Secret of Secrets,” the most recent addition to his widely celebrated Robert Langdon series, renowned for titles like “The Da Vinci Code.”
Kindle Unlimited: A Prime Big Deal Days 2025 Special
As previously noted, Amazon is extending a complimentary three-month subscription to Kindle Unlimited for its Prime members. This subscription grants immediate entry to a library exceeding four million ebooks, encompassing a wide array of genres such as novels, comic books, and manga. Subscribers are permitted to borrow up to 20 ebooks concurrently, with the flexibility to exchange them at will. Additionally, certain Kindle Unlimited titles include a free accompanying audiobook version, which will seamlessly integrate into your Audible collection.
Complimentary Access to Amazon Prime
For those new to Amazon Prime, a 30-day free trial is available, allowing you to access all Prime Day offers, including the Audible and Kindle promotions, without any initial cost. Furthermore, students and individuals between 18 and 24 years old qualify for an extended six-month complimentary trial. If you don`t meet the criteria for these trials, Amazon Prime`s regular membership is priced at $15 per month, or $7.49 per month for the newly introduced Young Adult tier. Thus, you have the option to subscribe for a single month and capitalize on all the deals during Amazon`s Prime Big Deal Days.
While Prime Big Deal Days are officially scheduled for October 7-8, numerous early deals are already active. These include significant price reductions on Amazon devices, perfect for enjoying Audible audiobooks or reading Kindle ebooks. For instance, the Amazon Echo Buds equipped with Active Noise Cancellation are currently available for just $45, down from their original price of $140. Additionally, shoppers can save more than $100 on the Kindle Scribe, Amazon`s top-tier e-ink reader and digital note-taking tablet.