These are the 9 bargains I’m considering in Amazon’s October Prime event

Echo Pop speaker: Was £44.99, now £17.99
I’ve been looking for a smart speaker for the kitchen and the new Echo Pop Bluetooth speaker looks like the perfect fit. It can hook up to my music streaming services, is a great size for a smaller space and I can find out the weather, latest news and sport scores using only my voice. With 60% off and four colour variations, this looks like a top choice.

Sony WF-C500: Were £90, now £48.99
While I love my Sony WF-1000XM4, I now mainly use them when at home and I’ve been looking for a cheaper pair to use when out running. The Sony WF-C500 have 46% off at Amazon, making this a seriously tempting offer - especially considering their size, audio delivery and decent battery life.

Season Of The Witch: Was £22, now £14.40
It took me until the late 80s to discover bands like The Cure, The Mission, Fields Of The Nephilim and Sisters Of Mercy. I still deeply love those bands and the culture around ‘goth’ music, so Cathi Unsworth’s new book examining the origins of the genre should be right up my street - and there’s a nice saving on the hardback at Amazon.

House Of Marley Stir it Up: Was £249.99, now £199.99
It’s been a while since I owned a turntable and I’ve been seriously considering diving back in as I’ve still got some old vinyl kicking around and I love the packaging on some newer re-releases. I like House Of Marley’s sustainable approach and love the look of their Stir It Up record player - and there’s 20% off at Amazon

Loop Experience earplugs: Were £29.95, now £23.95
I started wearing earplugs for concerts after I saw Swans play in Glasgow several years ago. I knew the gig would be loud, I just didn’t expect it to be THAT loud! It was painful reminder for me to take my hearing health more seriously. I now need a new pair of earplugs and Loop are a trusted name - and there's a 20% saving on Amazon.

Joe Browns denim shirt: Was £45, now £40
I love a good old-fashioned denim shirt in both blue and black - but my pale blue one is getting on a bit and could really do with being replaced. I’ve had this one from Joe Browns on my Amazon wishlist for a while and there’s 11% off the RRP for Prime Big Deals Days.

Casio G-Shock: Was £99, now £76.72
I’ve been permanently attached to my Apple Watch for years, but as someone who loves watches, I’ve been considering something different to wear when I'm out and about. This G-Shock model from Casio looks great and I particularly like the blue/black combo. There’s currently 23% off the RRP at Amazon.

Elden Ring Guide Vol 2: Was £39.99, now £35.99
Volume 1 of the official Elden Ring Strategy Guide has been a great help to me as I continue to travel through The Lands Between more than a year since the game came out - and there’s a small saving on Vol 2 at Amazon. The book is huge and beautifully presented, packed with info, pics and gorgeous artwork. Having them both is tempting. 

Clynelish 14 whisky: Was £54, now £46.80
I’m a huge fan of whisky and have a ridiculous amount of bottles in the stash. However, my favourite distillery is Clynelish and when I see a bottle on offer, it’s hard to resist. Clynelish prices have gone out of control over recent years, but the 14 remains available and affordable. It’s a fruity, waxy Highlander and I’m just about to add this to my basket!