The enormous growth of generous return polices for online purchases is a factor in the digital retail giant's decision to end the benefit for its membership fee-paying customers.

Amazon Prime members can get free e-books monthly through First Reads program. Claim the free e-books using your browser, not the app, by selecting the "Read for Free" option. Choose from 10 options including Lee Child's short story Eleven Numbers or Angela Brown's Some Other Time.

From cyberpunk adventures to remastered classics, here's a look at what Amazon Prime subscribers can claim this month.

Amazon is discontinuing its "Try Before You Buy" service, which permitted Prime members to test select apparel, shoes, and accessories at home before making a purchase. The program will conclude on January 31,