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If you’re searching for free Kindle books in the UK, you’ve probably noticed something annoying: a lot of “free book” links online point to Amazon.com and either don’t work on Amazon.co.uk, or the book isn’t actually free in the UK. That’s because free pricing is regional. A book listed at £0.00 in one Kindle store is not automatically free in another. Licensing agreements, publisher restrictions, and marketplace differences all affect what UK readers can download at no cost.
The good news is that there are always tens of thousands of free Kindle books available on Amazon.co.uk, you just need to know where to look.
How many free Kindle books are available on Amazon.co.uk?
At any given time, Amazon.co.uk features 50,000+ Kindle books priced at £0.00. Most are temporarily free as part of short-term author promotions, typically lasting between two and five days.
The selection of free books shifts daily. Authors start and end promotions constantly, which means today’s free selection will be different from tomorrow’s.
Top 9 Ways to Get Free Kindle Books in the UK
Here are 9 simple ways you can find and download new free Kindle reads from Amazon.co.uk
Check out JustKindleBooks
Use our simple links above to browse free Kindle books in your favourite genre or subgenre.
Browse Amazon.co.uk’s Top 100 Free Kindle Books
Amazon UK maintains a Top 100 Free Kindle Books chart that refreshes frequently. Rankings are determined by download volume, so popular free titles quickly rise to the top.
Browse the entire list of free Kindle books on Amazon.co.uk
If you want more than the Top 100 free Kindle books, then try the comprehensive list of Free Kindle Books. When you land on this page, you’ll notice that Amazon shows all the book categories in the left navigation. You can use these narrow down your results.
Take advantage of Prime Reading (UK)
If you’re an Amazon Prime UK member, you have access to Prime Reading, a rotating collection of eBooks, magazines, and short reads included with your membership. Here’s where you can find the free selection of Prime Reading UK books.
Claim your free monthly book with Amazon First Reads (UK)
If you’re an Amazon Prime UK member, you may be able to pick one free Kindle book per month from a curated selection of upcoming releases via Amazon First Reads.
Simply visit the Amazon UK First Reads page, choose your title, and complete checkout (eligible titles typically show as £0.00 for Prime members). The book will be permanently added to your library.
Try Kindle Unlimited UK (free trial available)
Kindle Unlimited UK is available on Amazon.co.uk and provides access to a large subscription catalog of books. New members are often eligible for a free trial. Kindle Unlimited is good value for people who read 5 or more books a month in romance, fantasy, science fiction, and mystery genres.
Search Amazon.co.uk using smart keywords
Go to the UK Kindle book store and try searching phrases like “free mystery”, “free romance”, “free historical romance”, or even more specific subgenres such as “free regency historical romance.” This is one of the easiest ways to get targeted results.
Use Kindle book advanced search (UK)
Amazon’s advanced ebook search helps you filter Kindle books by keywords, author, and categories. After you search, sort results by price (Price: Low to High) to surface free books first.
Borrow free eBooks from UK libraries (Libby or BorrowBox)
UK public libraries offer free eBooks through mobile apps like Libby and BorrowBox. Download the app, sign in with your library card, borrow an eBook, and read within the app on your phone or tablet. Note: In the UK, library eBooks are typically read in the library app rather than being delivered directly to a Kindle eReader.
Free Kindle Book UK FAQs
What qualifies a Kindle book as “free” in the UK?
A book is considered free when Amazon.co.uk lists it at £0.00. Most free books have a short promotional period lasting 2–5 days.
How many free Kindle books are available at any given time in the UK?
Amazon.co.uk typically features 50,000 to 75,000 free Kindle books, though this changes daily as authors start or end promotions.
What are the easiest ways to find free Kindle books on Amazon.co.uk?
To see charts, start here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/bestsellers/digital-text/
To browse free books by genre, start here: https://www.justkindlebooks.com/find-free-kindle-books/
To see all £0.00 priced books, start here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_36%3A0-0&s=price-asc-rank
Can I borrow Kindle books from my local library in the UK?
UK libraries offer free eBooks through apps like Libby and BorrowBox. In most cases, you read borrowed books in the app (phone/tablet), rather than sending them to a Kindle eReader.
Do I need a Kindle device to read Kindle books?
No. You can read Kindle books on Kindle eReaders, Amazon Fire devices, iOS and Android phones and tablets via the Kindle app, and on your computer using Kindle Cloud Reader.
Why are some free books visible in one region but not another?
Availability of both free and paid Kindle books varies by region due to rights and pricing controls.
How often does Amazon update the Top Free book list?
Amazon Charts typically refreshes each hour, and free books change daily.
Can I download free Kindle books for offline reading?
Yes. Once you download or “buy” a free Kindle book, it remains in your Kindle library and can be downloaded for offline reading.
How do I access all my Kindle books, including free ones?
You can find all of your Kindle books in your Kindle Library (under your Amazon account and in the Kindle app).
Is Kindle Unlimited worth it compared to Prime Reading in the UK?
Prime Reading is included with Prime and has a rotating selection. Kindle Unlimited is a larger subscription catalog. If you read five or more books a month (especially genre fiction), Kindle Unlimited can be worth it.
Can I read free Kindle books on my laptop or desktop?
Yes. You can read using Kindle reading app for desktop or supported browser-based reading options.
How do I find free Kindle books from my Kindle eReader?
On your Kindle device, tap Store > Top Charts > Top Free (labels vary slightly by device model and software version).
How do I find free Kindle books on a Kindle Fire tablet?
Open the Kindle Store app, go to Books, then look for Top Charts and the Free list.
Where can I find free Apple Books in the UK?
You can browse free titles here: https://www.booksliced.com/free-apple-books-and-ebook-downloads/
Do free Kindle books in the UK really cost nothing?
Yes, if the book is listed at £0.00 at checkout on Amazon.co.uk. If you see any price other than £0.00, it is not free.
Do I need Amazon Prime to get free Kindle books?
No. Many free Kindle books are available without Prime. Prime is only required for Prime Reading and any Prime-only programs.
Why does a book show as free, then change price later?
Most freebies are time-limited promotions. Once the promotion ends, the price returns to normal.
Why is a book free on Amazon.com but not on Amazon.co.uk?
Pricing and promotions are regional. A publisher or author can set a title free in one marketplace and not another.
Can I keep a free Kindle book forever?
If you “buy” an ebook for £0.00 on Amazon.co.uk, it stays in your library like any other purchase If you borrow the ebook via a subscription or library app, it will stay in your library for a several weeks.
Do I need a payment method to download free Kindle books?
Often yes. Amazon may require a valid payment method on file even for £0.00 purchases, depending on your account settings.
Are free Kindle books safe to download?
If you’re downloading directly from Amazon.co.uk, then they’re delivered through Amazon’s system, which is safe.
Can I share free Kindle books with my family in the UK?
Some content can be shared through Amazon Household/Family Library, but eligibility varies by title and publisher permissions.
