Amazon has released another wave of official offers for Prime Big Deal Days, its members-only "October Prime Day" sale (set for Oct. 8 and 9) — and among its selection of tablet deals is a heavily discounted new Fire HD 8.

It's October now, which means spooky season and the perfect time to crack open a Stephen King novel on one of the best Kindles. And it just so happens that Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days discount event is now in full swing, and the retailer has unleashed a ton of Kindle discounts to choose from.

The best deals, though, are on Amazon Fire tablets. Discounts are up to 56% off for major savings. Not to mention, Amazon just launched a new tablet: an upgraded Amazon Fire HD 8 with more RAM and battery life. And it debuted at a sweet 45% discount.

Amazon updated the Fire HD 8 lineup recently with more RAM and a better rear camera. The device is already on sale for October Prime Day.

When it comes to tech on sale for Amazon Prime Day, Amazon’s own hardware is at the top of the list. The online retailer usually discounts Echo speakers, Fire tablets, Kindles and the like to record-low prices for October Prime Day,

Amazon has the Fire HD 8 tablet marked down a massive 54% off in a huge sale before its "Prime Big Deal Days" event starts in October. Here's the hot deal to grab now.

AM EDT This story has been updated with two new Fire tablet deals, plus new info about brands whose products will be discounted during Prime Big Deal Days once it starts. Amazon's "October Prime Day" event is right around the corner.

The best Prime Day deals you can grab right now include gear from Apple, Samsung, Anker, Lego and others. Prime members have another opportunity to get some exclusive discounts during October Prime Day.

Out of millions of Amazon October Prime Day deals spanning every category, we plucked out the 25 best worth shopping before they fly off (virtual) shelves. Our top picks include i