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The set of all four Neapolitan novels from Elena Ferrante are somehow on sale for only $4.99 for the Kindle. If you’ve never read these amazing books, now’s your chance.

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Bob Walicki

Dang! Thanks for the HU.

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Shane N.

A reminder that these books are probably already available for free at your local public library.

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Bob Walicki

It's a great call-out, but at my super awesome local public library, not so much the case.

Most of the hoopla/ebook are almost always checked out and same for the print copies, especially as the new seasons get released. Long hold lists, etc.

Libraries are absolutely awesome. But $4.99? That's less than the price of an inner tube should I get a flat on the way to the library to pick up my holds.

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Paul D.

Thanks Jason. Easy decision. BTW, remember years ago (8-9?) when you pointed out The Wire DVD box set was on sale for like 90% off on AMZN? Well, we got rid of satellite at our weekend place with only cellular internet 4-5 months ago so have finally been watching it. Just started S4 and it is outstanding. Watching shows and movies on DVD has been an odd nostalgic event.

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Dan Morris

Sadly, not in the UK, where this collection persists at £25.99. :-(

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Thomas McGee

Alas, the price for the Kindle edition has gone up to $43.99. Maybe the earlier $4.99 was a typo.

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Ben K

I was able to get the set for $4.99 on Apple Books. Just started reading on a flight today, and—from the beginning—just excellent. I know I’m the last to the party but thanks for bearing this drum regularly for many years.

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Jason KottkeMOD

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