Events offering free eBooks for Kindle users continue throughout the year 2025
Get ready, bookworms! The year 2025 is shaping up to be a bountiful one for readers, thanks to the return of the Stuff Your Kindle events. These special days, organized multiple times throughout the year, offer a low-risk way for readers to discover new voices and fill their Kindles with diverse stories they may never have found otherwise.
The events work by indie authors, small publishers, and genre-based book communities making their ebooks completely free for a limited time. This year, Stuff Your Kindle is responsible for hosting these events, and they've got a lineup that's sure to please every reader.
September 20: Queer Your eReader
Kick off the autumn season with a celebration of LGBTQIA+ authors and stories. This event is the perfect opportunity to broaden your horizons and discover new voices in the queer literary community.
September 27: Enchant Your Kindle - Dark & Cozy
As the leaves begin to change, immerse yourself in the magic of dark, witchy tales and cozy autumn reads. This event is the perfect way to get into the fall reading vibes.
October 23: Cozy Mystery Book Club
Quirky sleuths, charming villages, and plenty of whodunits await you at this quarterly event. If you love a good mystery, this is the event for you.
October 26-31: Indie Only Book Club - Spooky Reads
Horror, paranormal romance, gothic suspense, and thrillers take centre stage during this week-long event. If you're a fan of all things spooky, this is the event for you.
October 28: Romance Book Lovers Quarterly
Hundreds of romance ebooks across all subgenres are up for grabs during this quarterly event. Whether you're into contemporary romance, historical romance, or anything in between, there's something for everyone.
October 31: Monster SYKD
This themed event is perfect for horror lovers and monster-story enthusiasts. Get ready to be scared silly with a selection of terrifying tales.
November 17-21: Christian Authors SYKD
Faith-based fiction and non-fiction take centre stage during this week-long event. If you're looking for stories that align with your beliefs, this is the event for you.
November 20: NZ Indie Writers - Massive SYKD
With multiple genres of indie ebooks on offer, this event is the perfect opportunity to discover new voices from New Zealand's indie writing community.
December 15-20: Winter Wonderland Stuff Your Kindle (hosted by the Indie Only Book Club)
The Winter Wonderland event is designed to close out the year with holiday-themed ebooks. Expect holiday romances, cozy mysteries set in snow-covered villages, and festive cheer.
August 10-12: Step Through Time
Historical and contemporary fiction take centre stage during this summer event. Whether you're a fan of historical fiction or prefer contemporary stories, there's something for everyone.
To join these events, readers can check community calendars, visit the organizer's website, click 'Buy' for free on Amazon, and share the event with friends. These events provide crucial exposure for indie authors who may not have the marketing budgets of big publishers. Stuff Your Kindle started as a grassroots indie author movement and has since grown into a massive online event shared by book bloggers, author collectives, and communities on platforms like Reddit and BookBub.
So, mark your calendars and get ready to Stuff Your Kindle with some amazing indie reads!
