Amazon Gives Away 10 Free International E-Books For World Book Day 2022
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For the fifth year running, Amazon is celebrating World Book Day by releasing 10 Kindle e-books by international authors for free. The titles are accessible on the company’s global sites, inviting readers anywhere to explore new cultures and worldviews.
This year, the Read the World program brings visibility to 10 different countries spanning continents—Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America, with the exception of Antarctica. Foreign-language books have been translated into English, and whether you’re a lover of thrillers or memoirs, you’ll likely find a genre that stirs you.
World Book Day, spearheaded by UNESCO, falls on April 23 every year. It’s also known as World Book and Copyright Day or the International Day of the Book.
This year’s e-books are ready for free download and will be available through April 27. No Amazon Prime subscription is required, though you’ll need an Amazon account to get the e-books. You’ll also require a Kindle or Amazon Fire tablet, or the Kindle app on your phone, PC, or tablet, to read them.
Check below to see what titles have been opened up this year, and find out more here.
The Puma Years by Laura Coleman (Bolivia)
Travel memoir
“The rapturous story of one woman’s liberating journey in the Amazon jungle, where she fell in love with a magnificent cat who changed her life.”
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The Ardent Swarm by Yamen Manai (Tunisia)
Literary fiction
“A stirring allegory about a country in the aftermath of revolution and the power of a single quest.”
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North to Paradise by Ousman Umar (Ghana)
Memoir
“The inspiring true story of one man’s treacherous boyhood journey from a rural village in Ghana to the streets of Barcelona.”
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Where the Desert Meets the Sea by Werner Sonne (Israel)
Historical fiction
“A heart-stirring story where the boundaries of love and friendship are challenged by the intractable conflicts of war.”
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An Eye for an Eye by Carol Wyer (England)
Thriller
“A detective spiraling out of control works to uncover the truth and stop an elusive killer before they strike again.”
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The Other Man by Farhad J. Dadyburjor (India)
Book club fiction
“A heartwarming and transporting romantic comedy about finding happy ever after on your own terms.”
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The Easy Life in Kamusari by Shion Miura (Japan)
Contemporary fiction
“In this lively coming-of-age tale, a young man is thrust from city life into the trials, mysteries, and delights of a mythical mountain forest.”
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Mother Dear by Nova Lee Maier (The Netherlands)
Psychological thriller
“A nightmarish home invasion prompts one woman to do the unthinkable to protect her family.”
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To the Sky Kingdom by Tang Qi (China)
Fantasy
“Spanning a millennium of tangled lives, this story delves into the powerful forces that drive mortals and gods alike toward revenge, loyalty—and love.”
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The Caiman by María Eugenia Manrique & Ramón París (Venezuela)
Children’s book
“The unforgettable story of how one man’s friendship with his alligator sparked a lasting legacy.”
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[via CNET and Publishing Perspectives, images via Amazon]
