Snag the Kindle Paperwhite for under $125 during October Prime Day

SAVE $25: The Kindle Paperwhite (16GB) is on sale at Amazon for $124.99, down from the standard price of $149.99. That's a 17% discount.

Fall and winter are the perfect seasons for catching up on your reading list. Instead of taking up room on crammed bookshelves, dive into digital Kindle books. Not only are they more travel-friendly, they often cost less than physical books, and you can easily check out digital titles from your local library. If you don't already own a Kindle, check out this Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale.

As of Oct. 8, the Kindle Paperwhite (16GB) is on sale for $124.99, down from the normal price of $149.99. That's a 17% discount or a savings of $25, which gives you some funds to start your Kindle book collection right away.

On the Mashable list of favorite Kindle devices, the Kindle Paperwhite earns the top spot as the best Kindle for reading outside. That means if you enjoy crisp falls afternoons in the park with a good book, this could be the right Kindle for you. Plus, the Kindle deals during July's Prime Day were a disappointment, making this sale price that much more exciting to see.

The Kindle Paperwhite aims to give an experience as close to reading a physical book as possible. Thanks to Amazon's signature 300 ppi, glare-free Paperwhite display, you'll be able to enjoy a display that's 10% brighter than previous versions. You can also adjust the shade of the display from a white light to a warmer amber color.

The Kindle Paperwhite can get up to 10 weeks of battery life and recharges with a USB-C connection.

Not only is a lightweight e-reader, it's also waterproof so you're safe when reading poolside next summer or taking it on your next camping trip.

If you fall and winter plans include reading some great books, the October Prime Day sale is proving to be a great time to upgrade to the Kindle Paperwhite. Score the device today for just $124.99 or give the gift of the year this holiday season to a loved one.