Amazon has brought back its Kindle Unlimited free trial ahead of October Prime Day. New subscribers, and some returning ones, can get three months of the service for $0, instead of the standard $11.99 per month. That works out to a $36 saving over the promotional period.
The offer covers access to more than 5 million digital books and thousands of audiobooks, including bestsellers and popular series. After the three months, subscribers are automatically charged the full monthly rate plus taxes, but they can cancel before the charge hits to avoid paying.
One caveat: eligibility varies. The source notes that while some accounts see the three-month offer, others—such as readers who recently used a free trial and canceled—may not qualify. The deal is scheduled to run through Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale, ending Oct. 7, though it could expire or sell out earlier. The source rates the promotion 5/5, calling it a low-risk way to test the service longer than the usual 30-day trial.