The Audible Daily Deal is one of the best ways to build your audiobook library without breaking the bank. Every day, Audible offers one premium audiobook at a significantly discounted price – often between $1.95 and $5.95 – which represents savings of 50-85% off regular prices.
- The Daily Deal offers one deeply discounted audiobook each day
- Prices typically range from $1.95-$5.95 (compared to $15-$30 regular prices)
- No membership required – anyone can purchase Daily Deals
- Deals change every 24 hours at midnight Pacific Time
- Combining with Whispersync deals can maximize savings
- Average Savings: 70% – Typical discount on Daily Deal titles
- Daily Deal Subscribers: 2.3 million – People who receive Daily Deal emails
- Best-Selling Genre: Mystery/Thriller – Most common Daily Deal category
- Member Advantage: 30% extra discount – Additional savings for Audible members
How The Audible Daily Deal Works
The Audible Daily Deal is a rotating selection of one specially priced audiobook that changes every 24 hours. These are not second-rate titles – Audible frequently offers recent bestsellers and award-winners in this program. According to industry analysis, about 40% of Daily Deals are New York Times bestsellers.
How to Access Daily Deals
- Email Subscription: Sign up for Daily Deal emails on Audible’s website
- Mobile App: Check the “Deals” section in the Audible app
- Website: Visit Audible’s Daily Deal page (usually linked on homepage)
- Third-Party Alerts: Some book deal sites highlight particularly good Daily Deals
Advanced Strategies For Maximizing Daily Deal Savings
While the Daily Deal is straightforward, savvy listeners have developed several techniques to get even more value from this program:
- Whispersync Pairing: Sometimes the Kindle ebook + audiobook combo is cheaper than the Daily Deal alone
- Credit Comparison: Calculate if using a credit would be better than the Daily Deal price
- Series Strategy: Watch for first books in series as Daily Deals to start new collections
- Gift Purchases: Buy extra copies of great Daily Deals as gifts (they never expire)
Real-World Examples
Recent notable Daily Deals include:
- “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens – $2.95 (Regular price $27.99)
- “Atomic Habits” by James Clear – $3.95 (Regular price $24.99)
- “Project Hail Mary” by Andy Weir – $4.95 (Regular price $29.99)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need an Audible membership to buy Daily Deals?
A: No, one of the best features of Daily Deals is that anyone can purchase them without a membership. However, Audible members do get an additional 30% discount on top of the already reduced Daily Deal price.
Q: How long do I have to purchase the Daily Deal?
A: Each Daily Deal is available for exactly 24 hours, changing at midnight Pacific Time. The countdown timer on the deal page shows exactly how much time remains.
Q: Can I return a Daily Deal purchase if I don’t like it?
A: Yes, Audible’s Great Listen Guarantee applies to Daily Deal purchases. You can return any audiobook within 365 days for any reason.
Q: Are Daily Deals only for older books?
A: Not at all! While some are backlist titles, about 30% of Daily Deals are books published within the last year. Publishers use this program to promote both new releases and classic titles.
Final Thoughts
The Audible Daily Deal is one of the most underutilized ways to build an impressive audiobook library at a fraction of the cost. By checking the deal regularly and using smart purchasing strategies, you can acquire hundreds of dollars worth of audiobooks for just a few dollars each.
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