Amazon First Reads is a monthly program in which eight editor-selected books are offered free to Prime members. Members are allowed to choose one book per month, which is then added to their library.

First Reads gets you early access to new books across popular genres. Prime members get free Kindle e-books every month from a list hand-picked by editors.

As summer settles into a slower rhythm, you might find yourself with fewer commitments and a bit more space to unwind. One of my favorite ways to wind down a warm evening is by kicking back and ...