{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","contentId":"0000018f-5589-dd30-a79f-fde98f0d0000","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/summer-sales-entertainment-from-amazon","headline":"4 ways Amazon can help kick-start your summer, from shopping deals to movie guides","description":"Amazon has everything you need for a fantastic summer.","datePublished":"2024-05-10T14:00:01.128Z","dateModified":"2024-05-20T16:17:16.143Z","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Amazon Staff","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/08549ff/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1125x1125+438+0/resize/84x84!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F47%2F6d%2F7fe296e642859c7ba2a629eda3ba%2Famazon-logo-hero-images-2024.jpg","width":"84","height":"84"}}],"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/93cf2be/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1688x1125+313+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Ffb%2Fb6%2Fd15b0e4e4371a95e24169fd0ee43%2Faa-may9-nl-165-booksbeautyhaulprimevideosummer-standard-hero-v1-2000x1125.jpg","width":"300","height":"200"},"articleBody":"![A collage of summer happenings. On the left: a tube of mascara, in the middle: The Idea of You on Prime Video, on the right: three books in Amazon's Book Sale. ](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/93cf2be/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1688x1125+313+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Ffb%2Fb6%2Fd15b0e4e4371a95e24169fd0ee43%2Faa-may9-nl-165-booksbeautyhaulprimevideosummer-standard-hero-v1-2000x1125.jpg)\n\n# 4 ways Amazon can help kick-start your summer, from shopping deals to movie guides\n\n*Amazon has everything you need for a fantastic summer. *\n\nSchool’s out, the sun is shining, and out-of-office reminders are set. Summer is almost here, and whether you plan to spend it lounging in your local park or island-hopping around the globe, now’s the time to prepare.\n\n![a collage of products from small businesses that sell on amazon, including the brands golde, musee, blue henry, and bubbleblooms](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/adcc39d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1688x1125+313+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F13%2F31%2F4cb840724f169438b4891981bd4b%2Fsmb-hero-collage-apr24.jpg)\n\n- [25 cool small businesses to shop in Amazon stores](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/small-business/small-business-on-amazon)\n\nAmazon is the perfect place to save on all your summer essentials. Here’s what to expect from Amazon in the lead-up to summer:\n\n## **Prep your summer reading list with the Amazon Book Sale**\n\nWith a mission to inspire customers to read more, Amazon is kicking off summer reading with the new [Amazon Book Sale](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/books-and-authors/amazon-book-deals-event), a savings event exclusive to Amazon customers in the U.S.\n\n![An image of a woman holding a stack of books.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/136ec95/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1600x900+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F28%2F0a%2F7e33bf2949d0abe8338812fa41a0%2Faa-may2024-amazonbooksale-standard-inline-v1-1600x900.jpg)\n\nThe event will run from May 15 through May 20, offering some of Amazon’s best deals on a wide selection of must-read books across genres. Customers will save up to 50% on print best sellers and up to 80% on Kindle eBooks.\n\n[Learn more and shop deals from the Amazon Book Sale](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/books-and-authors/amazon-book-deals-event)\n\n## Shop Amazon's Memorial Day sale\n\nNow through Memorial Day (May 27), Amazon features tons of deals that can help you prepare for warmer days, refresh your wardrobe, and upgrade your home. \n\n![An image of a security camera and a coffee maker and text that reads \"Memorial Day Sale Amazon.\"](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/6012916/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2000x1125+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F30%2Fc5%2F132ad1a944d4bd31c9ceecc7bb1d%2Fabout-amazon-hero-aa-monthyear-articlename-standard-hero-v1-2000x1125.jpg)\n\nOn top of our wide selection of products and deals, you can expect fast shipping and easy returns, making Amazon the best place to shop for Memorial Day.\n\n[Learn more and shop deals from the Memorial Day sale](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-memorial-day-sale)\n\n## Sit back and enjoy all-new original films on Prime Video\n\nThe [new movie lineup from Prime Video](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/prime-video-new-tv-series-movies-announcements-2024) and Amazon MGM Studios features everything from inspirational documentaries, to a contemporary love story, to action-packed comedies. There’s something for everyone to enjoy. \n\n![The Idea of You image with Anne Hathaway](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/f02849d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2000x1125+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F1e%2F62%2F975cb82c4190bf828c8dd407db17%2Fthe-idea-of-you-hero.jpg)\n\nNew titles coming to your TV include:\n\n- [*The Idea of You*](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/idea-of-you-anne-hathaway-prime-video), a romantic comedy and drama starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine\n- *I Am: Celine Dion,* a documentary following the iconic superstar’s struggle with a life-altering illness\n- *Jackpot*, an action-comedy starring Awkwafina and John Cena\n\n[See the full Prime Video summer lineup](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/prime-video-summer-movies)\n\n## Get ready for Amazon’s 10th Prime Day event, coming in July\n\nSummer, of course, is also the time for Amazon’s biggest shopping event exclusively for Prime members: Prime Day. [This July](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-prime-day-july-2024), you can expect access to amazing deals on products from top national brands and small business sellers across categories—from fashion and electronics to toys and home.\n\nStay tuned for more details on the dates and deals of Prime Day. In the meantime, [here’s how you can prepare for the big day](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/when-is-amazon-prime-day).","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"About Amazon","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.com","sameAs":["https://x.com/amazonnews","https://www.linkedin.com/company/amazon","https://www.instagram.com/amazonnews"],"logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/bd/8f/88e7b0314cc2bd05b9de3155a0fe/amazon-news.svg"},"parentOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Amazon","url":"https://www.amazon.com","sameAs":["https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3884","https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_(company)","https://x.com/Amazon"]}}}