It's October now, which means spooky season and the perfect time to crack open a Stephen King novel on one of the best Kindles. And it just so happens that Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days discount event is now in full swing, and the retailer has unleashed a ton of Kindle discounts to choose from.

For the first day of the two-day event that is Prime Big Deal Days, Amazon has marked down tons of e-books, from self help to fiction and children's books, for prices as low as $1.99.

If you, just like us, were planning on taking full advantage of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days Sale on Oct. 8 and 9, then you’ve probably already prepared your wallet. After all, while the next couple of days will offer some major discounts on kitchen appliances,