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Free books on nearly any subject you can think of are all over the internet, ready to be downloaded, read, and shared. These are our favorite sites with free books covering a wide variety of subjects.

A huge quantity of books previously unavailable to the public was released starting in 2019 thanks to the Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act of 1998. Because of an amendment to that act, works published between 1923 and 1977 can enter the public domain 95 years after their creation. Many of the sites listed below give access to the tens of thousands of books (plus movies, songs, and cartoons) available under this act. Downloads should be free and without retribution under U.S. copyright law.

Project Gutenberg

Over 70,000 titles.

Wide variety of formats.

Top 100 list aids discoverability.

Majority of books are in English only.

Books may not be free outside the U.S.

Project Gutenberg   is one of the largest and oldest sources for free books on the web, with over 70,000 downloadable titles available in a wide variety of formats. The vast majority are released in English, but there are other languages available.

If you already know what you're looking for, search the database by author name, title, language, or subject. You can also check out the top 100 list to see what other people are downloading .

Selection includes more than just classics and Creative Commons books.

Great categorization makes finding what you love easier.

Variety of download formats.

A few areas of the site hardly ever receive updates.

Some books do cost money.

ManyBooks is one of the best resources on the web for free books in a variety of download formats. There are hundreds of titles here in all sorts of interesting genres, and they're completely free. Not all the books are classics, so if you're into other genres, this site is a good alternative to others in this list.

Unlike some sites, this one lets you browse free books by language. You can also search by author and genre. The ManyBooks Articles page is another handy way to browse their collection, with articles such as "Books Like A Match Made in Venice" and reviews.

Downloading books requires a free user account unless there's a link to Amazon, in which case you can grab it with your Amazon account. There are often several download options, like EPUB, PDF, AZW3, and FB2. They're also readable online through the site's built-in book reader.

Open Library

Good alternative if Internet Archive is too confusing.

Multiple formats available.

Just pulls results from Internet Archive.

Some books can only be borrowed.

Open Library is a search tool that pulls data from Internet Archive. You might use it if that site (listed above) isn't helping you find the right book. You can search hundreds of thousands of books here, and most are in multiple formats such as PDF, ePub, and Daisy.

I particularly like the Library Explorer section because it feels like I'm looking through real bookshelves!

You can search for ebooks specifically by checking the Ebooks option after running a search.

Free audiobooks.

Audiobooks are available in multiple languages.

Large collection of children's audiobooks.

Books are read by volunteers, which means performances can be hit or miss.

Many listed authors have zero books available.

If you've been looking for a great place to find free audiobooks , visiting Librivox is a good start. The site has many volunteers who work to release quality recordings of classic books. All the titles here are free, which is good news for those of us who've had to pony up ridiculously high fees for substandard audiobooks.

I like to use the New Releases RSS feed with a feed reader service to stay on top of new additions.

Google Play Books

Saves books in your online account.

Read from the website or the mobile app.

Requires a Google account.

If you like to read ebooks through Google Books, you'll be pleased to know that there's a full page of just free titles.

Google lists the top several dozen free books available on Google Play through the link below. There are history and religious books as well as titles in categories like Fantasy and Health, mind & body .

Books you "download" through this site appear in your Google Play Books account , where they're readable online, through the mobile app, and offline if you decide to export the book to a file.

Internet Archive

Books across a wide variety of interests.

You can sort by view count or popularity.

Several downloading options.

It can be difficult finding exactly what you want from numerous search results.

Site can be slow to respond.

Internet Archive has a digital library full of fiction, popular books, children's books, historical texts, and academic books. The free books on this site span every possible interest.

You can sort these books by view count to see the most popular ones and sort by title or date published. Another way I like to scour the millions of books on this site is through collections such as California Digital Library , Getty Research Institute , and Boston Public Library .

There are usually several download options if you don't want to read the book online, such as PDF, EPUB, and Kindle.

Easily readable format.

You can read right in the browser.

No account necessary.

Bare bones website.

Lacks books in foreign languages (except some German).

Lacks advanced search features.

Authorama offers a good selection of current and classic books from a variety of authors. They're organized alphabetically by the author’s last name and are written in HTML and XHTML, which means they're in an easily readable format. Most books here are featured in English, but there are quite a few German language texts as well.

This site offers a good selection of high-quality, free books you can read in your browser. These are in the public domain, which means they're freely accessible and allowed to be distributed. In other words, you don't need to worry if you're looking at something illegal.

The website is really simple to use, maybe too simple. The search box is basic and the only other way to find books is by scrolling through the author list. But, you don't need a user account to read these titles online, and they're all formatted nicely.

Hundreds of thousands of pieces of content available to read.

Audio available for certain texts.

User-submitted content could vary in quality.

Technically, there are no books on this site.

Wikisource is an online library of user-submitted and maintained content. While you won't technically find books on this site, there are still hundreds of thousands of pieces of content available to read, and some are in ebook form.

Wikisource:Index is a good place to start.

Wikijunior offers books for children 12 and under.

Offers community features like a forum.

Mostly just textbooks.

Small collection.

Not all of the books are completed.

​Wikibooks   is an open collection of mostly textbooks. Subjects range from computer and engineering to science, humanities, languages, and more. Every book has a list of contents and other information to give you a solid idea of what it's about.

The Featured Books and Stacks/Departments pages are good places to start if you're not sure what to browse for.

Free-eBooks.net

Diverse selection.

Also offers audiobooks.

Large number of categories.

You can only download five free books a month.

Free-eBooks.net offers a wonderfully diverse variety of free books, ranging from fiction and non-fiction to textbooks, academic text, classics, and more. Some of the subcategories include advertising, parenting, humor, science, engineering, self-teaching, sci-fi classics, and poems.

You have to register for a free user account to use this site, but only five books are free, so choose wisely.

The Online Books Page

Boasts over three million books.

Dozens of different formats.

Offers partial searches.

Updates often.

Extremely basic site.

Links to downloads on other websites.

The Online Books Page, maintained by the University of Pennsylvania, lists over three million free books available for download in dozens of different formats. The site itself is pretty boring, but the long list of titles might make you a repeat visitor.

You can browse these free book downloads by new listings, author, title, subject, or serial. There's also a search tool where you can find books by running a partial author or title search.

Hundreds of free books.

Download or view online in your browser.

Must go through a "checkout" process even though they're free.

Some books need special software for offline reading.

eBooks.com has a couple of ways to find free books. Use the link below to access a list of a few hundred completely free eBooks that you can read online or download as an ACSM file —those are DRM-protected files that work with Adobe Digital Editions (directions are available on the download page).

The other way is to browse their DRM-free eBooks . Some of these aren't free to download, but the ones that are can be saved and opened like any EPUB file.

You can filter these books by subject, like computers or religion, or by a number of fiction and non-fiction subcategories. There's also a format (PDF or EPUB), release date, and language filter.

International Children's Digital Library

Large collection of international children's books.

Interesting ways to browse the titles.

The books are actually just images of scanned pages.

Some pages are too large to read comfortably.

Browse over 4,000 high-quality free books for children at International Children's Digital Library (ICDL). These are scans of physical books, so each page is a separate image you can scroll through and read.

On the home page are helpful links so you can browse the library by language, character, shape, format, genre, and more.

Offers a wide range of reading materials, including sheet music and magazines.

One of the internet's largest sources of published content.

Mobile app available.

Free only for 30 days.

Costs $11.99/month.

Everand (previously Scribd) offers a fascinating collection of all kinds of reading materials: books, audiobooks, documents, sheet music, magazines, and more. This is one of the web’s largest sources of published content, with literally millions of documents published every month and organized by category.

However, the site is only free for 30 days. Unlike other sites on this list, you have to pay every month after the trial to continue using it. The membership grants you access to the site's entire database.

Free Computer Books

Extensive collection of computer books.

Includes lecture notes.

Dated site design.

Everything on the site is just hyperlinks to other sites.

Lacks file format variety.

Every computer subject and programming language you can think of is represented at Free Computer Books. There are free textbooks, extensive lecture notes, and more.

Some of the genres include computer and programming languages, computer science, data science, computer engineering, Java, and networking and communications. There are also many subgenres, giving you an easy way to find the book you're after.

Sacred Texts

Large collection of free religious texts.

Text is quite small.

Most pages don't have a download button; you have to save them manually.

Sacred Texts   contains the web’s largest collection of free books about religion, mythology, folklore, and the esoteric in general.

You can view a list of all the books by title or author. You can also browse by category or search for a book title, author, or subject.

Every book is available online from their website. You can save each page if you want an offline version, but it won't be in a pretty format.

Good for presentations, infographics, and documents.

Lots of non-free content.

Limited download options.

Registration required.

SlideShare is another site with both free and paid books. It's an online forum where anyone can upload a digital presentation on any subject. Millions of people utilize SlideShare for research, sharing ideas, and learning about new technologies.

The site supports documents and PDF files, all available as free downloads. You have to log in to download these books, but registration is free.

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The 25 best places to find free ebooks in 2024.

In recent years, the ebook format has exploded in popularity. Today, it only takes a few clicks to find the ebook version of almost any title. And while you can always save money on discount ebooks, doesn’t the idea of free ebooks sound pretty sweet?

Luckily, there are tons of different ebook platforms that offer exactly that. Here you'll find 25 places to get free ebooks, from mainstream ebook retailers to digital libraries that fill in the gaps! We’ll start with the former, but if you can’t find that elusive ebook in these first few stores, fear not: you have plenty of other options.

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1. Amazon Kindle Store

If you’re seeking free Kindle books , you’re in luck! The Amazon Kindle Store has two sections dedicated to just that: its Free Popular Classics page and its list of Top 100 Free Best Sellers . For those who enjoy indie books, Kindle Unlimited could also be a good investment — it’s $9.99/month, so not quite free, but you’ll gain access to over a million titles and there’s no cap on how many books you can read per month.

2. Apple Book Store

The Apple Books Store is another big-name ebook retailer with a nice selection of free titles. You’ll find them divided by category under the Free Books tab in the sidebar: Newly Added, First in a Series, Try Something New, and many more. Though its range isn’t as extensive as Amazon’s, the Apple Book Store is a solid choice if you’re looking for free fiction, especially if you like gripping suspense books and/or speculative fiction.

3. Google Play Bookstore

Google Play makes it easy to find free books on its digital store — unlike on other sites, you can simply enter “free ebooks” into the search bar (makes sense for a search engine, right?). You’ll be directed to this page of freebies, and can click “See more” to explore. There aren’t many big-name titles available for free on the Google Play Store, but if you’re interested in nonfiction (especially test prep and self-help books ), it’s definitely worth scoping out.

4. Barnes & Noble Online

Despite originating as a brick-and-mortar bookstore, the Barnes & Noble digital shop is stocked with plenty of free and discount books. It also retains a reassuring element of human curation, with “Staff Picks” at the top of B&N’s Free eBooks page , as well as an eye-catching section of free magazines below. Readers should note that some free titles can only be read on B&N’s NOOK Reading App; it’s free to download, but does add an extra step to the process.

5. Kobo Bookstore

Kobo is the last major player in the literary e-tailer game, with a huge digital store and its own brand of e-readers. To find Kobo’s free ebook section, hover over the “eBooks” tab at the top of the page and click Free eBooks on the right. Even seasoned readers will be impressed by the selection, as Kobo offers a number of free titles you won’t see anywhere else, particularly in the romance and thriller genres — and also features a list of #ownvoices authors for those craving more diverse reads.

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6. Free-Ebooks.net

Needless to say, if you’re looking for free ebooks, Free-Ebooks.net is a fine place to start. With thousands of ebooks available to download, you’ll never run out of reading material… however, you’ll be hard-pressed to find works by well-known authors. Forge ahead if you’re intrigued by a vast landscape of free indie ebooks — or check out Free-Ebooks’ extensive classics package for some more recognizable titles.

7. Project Gutenberg

If you’ve ever Googled any variation of “[iconic classic novel] read online”, you’re probably already familiar with Project Gutenberg . This tremendous digital archive was founded all the way back in 1971, and today hosts over 60,000 documents and books, all of which are free to access. For those in search of plain-text, easily searchable, copy-and-pastable versions of Jane Austen and Charles Dickens books , look no further: Project Gutenberg has you covered.

8. Open Culture

Open Culture is another great place to find classic novels by authors like F. Scott Fitzgerald and Virginia Woolf, and even the massive tomes of Proust and Tolstoy. Take note that Open Culture doesn’t host ebooks, instead serving as a hub for all manner of free online resources. However, you can find its impressive master list of 800 free books right here , with multiple links to download these texts or read them online, depending on which file format you prefer.

9. Freebooksy

Freebooksy, a popular book promotion site , is also a hub rather than a host site, linking out to free books on various retailers. What sets Freebooksy apart as a platform is that it only features ebooks that are free that day, so get ’em while they’re hot! You can browse each day’s selections right there on the homepage , or subscribe to the Freebooksy newsletter to receive them in your inbox.

10. BookBub

BookBub is another excellent promotional tool for authors and a quality source of free and discount books for readers. To access BookBub’s current freebies, just click Free Ebooks under the “Readers” tab at the bottom of the page. Here you’ll find abundant free titles with links to download them on Amazon and more. Also, if you’d like to see deals in a specific genre or for a certain retailer, you can select it on the left — though you’ll have to sort through these, as BookBub’s category pages mix both 100% free and discount promotions.

11. ManyBooks

The ManyBooks premise is simple: “Lots of ebooks. 100% free.” Select a genre, scroll through “Today’s Free Ebooks and Deals”, or check out the “Editor’s Choice” recs to see what’s worth your while. Indeed, ManyBooks offers a great deal in the way of quality control, from the ability to sort books by average rating to its own book review blog . If you’re looking for ebooks endorsed by real people, ManyBooks is the site for you.

12. OverDrive

Used by over 43,000 libraries and schools worldwide, OverDrive allows anyone with a library card to pull ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines from its digital bookshelves. Though there can  be long waiting lists for popular books (just like a real library — quaint, no?), borrowing them on OverDrive is a much better alternative than scouring the Internet in vain. Browse its featured collections, or search by title or author to locate the book you have in mind. And if you’d rather read on your phone, be sure to download OverDrive’s mobile app, Libby .

13. Open Library

Coming in hot with another virtual library, we have Open Library , a division of the long-running Internet Archive. This site is convenient because you don’t have to deal with multiple libraries;  any ebook on Open Library can be borrowed with a single click. Keep in mind that the site has a narrower selection as a result, and most recent releases aren’t available. But if you’re content to read books that came out a few years ago, Open Library won’t let you down.

14. Get Free Ebooks

Pivoting back to non-library sites, you’ll find plenty of ebooks on none other than Get Free Ebooks — though again, this one isn’t an ebook hosting platform, but a site that links out to other sources. However, if you’re seeking helpful literary lists divided by genre and subject, this is the place to be. Check out their top compilations of ebooks for tons of interesting titles, or select a genre under the “Top Categories” list at the bottom of the page.

15. Ebooks.com

A reliable source for all things ebook-related, Ebooks.com offers up a fairly large collection of free books , with a focus on the classics. Its online e-reader runs pretty smoothly and is nice for readers who like to mark up their texts, with options to highlight passages and leave notes. However, those looking to download their ebooks should be aware that Ebooks.com requires you to install Adobe Digital Editions first (it’s a free program, but may still be a drawback for readers hoping to conserve storage space).

16. Reedsy Discovery

For those who like to properly digest their free ebooks and then share your thoughts with an audience, consider becoming a reviewer on Reedsy Discovery! You’ll receive a free ebook copy of every title you pick up for review, plus you’ll gain followers and can even get tipped for your work. If that’s not a great bargain, we don’t know what is.

17. Planet Ebook

If the refreshingly minimalist design of Planet Ebook doesn’t instantly convince you of its merits, its sizable catalogue of public domain books certainly will. And because it’s based in Australia, Planet Ebook pulls from a wider public domain than in the US, so you may be able to find titles on there that you couldn’t find elsewhere. To survey its full list of books, click here .

18. Standard Ebooks

Standard Ebooks is another site that’s easy on the eyes, mainly for the beautiful book covers that accompany each title in its library — perfectly in line with the project’s mission to provide free ebooks that “meet or exceed the quality of commercially produced ebooks.” Indeed, here are 500+ books that aren’t just “standard,” but exceptionally formatted. Readers in constant search of nice-looking classics, make sure to bookmark this site.

19. Feedbooks

On Feedbooks, a site that hosts vast quantities of ebooks to purchase, you can also find free public domain ebooks and free original books . The latter should appeal to readers who have gotten their fill of the public domain, especially as Feedbooks offers some books to download that mainstream retailers do not. However, be prepared to sift carefully through its offerings, as the free offerings can get mixed up with priced ebooks on its featured pages — you may have to search “free” in the upper righthand corner to get what you came for.

20. Book Cave

Book Cave has a pretty compelling headline: “Free ebooks you’ll actually want to read.” You’ll find the aforementioned ebooks right here , with sophisticated filters attached. Not only can you divide these books up by genre, but also by maturity level and even sensitive content, if you wish to exclude violence, profanity, etc. With nearly 2,000 free books available and all these ways to filter them, Book Cave really does help readers find precisely what they want.

21. Smashwords

Since so many authors use Smashwords as an aggregator to distribute their ebooks , the Smashwords store ends up hosting quite a few books itself — and according to its stat counter, a whopping 86,000+ of those books are available for free. You can browse through them all here , though you’ll probably want to select a category in the sidebar to narrow it down.

22. BookRix

Another popular self-publishing platform, BookRix hosts thousands of freebies in its online library , most of which are original stories from brand-new authors. Indeed, BookRix is more Wattpad than Amazon KDP , since ebooks can be of any length and fanfiction is allowed. For readers looking to expand their horizons or just have fun, BookRix is definitely worth a shot.

23. Baen Books

And for readers who adore science fiction and fantasy , Baen Books could be your new favorite corner of the Internet. This publisher, founded by celebrated SFF editor Jim Baen, has grown into a wonderful hub for SFF readers and writers alike — complete with plenty of Baen ebooks in its Free Library . Many are actually the first in a series, so if you’re looking for a new fantastical world in which to immerse yourself, Baen Books should be your first stop.

24. BookBoon

We also can’t leave out BookBoon , a site that provides free e-textbooks, making it an incredibly valuable resource for students and autodidacts alike. If you’re in school or know someone else who is, this site needs to be on your radar: under their free “Student” plan, BookBoon offers 1,000+ full-length textbooks, on subjects ranging from chemistry to communications. Go get your Good Will Hunting on!

25. The Online Books Page

Speaking of academic resources, the University of Pennsylvania’s Online Books Page is a clean, accessible hub for over three million ebooks and digitized papers — some originally published more than two centuries ago. For the historically inclined, this site (which also has a pretty good search engine) is a veritable fountain of knowledge.

Hungry for more? Check out this list of additional places to find free books online , or our post on where to find free audiobooks . Happy freebie’ing!

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If you’ve taken up digital reading recently, having picked up one of the best ereaders there are on the market, you’ll find that there are ways to fill up the device without having to spend a penny.

There are thousands of ebooks available to download legally – either because their copyright has expired, or because their authors have chosen to release them without charge. And sometimes, publishing companies make them available to a limited number of readers before a public release to get feedback.

The difficulty, however, is tracking down exactly what you want in the correct format, and avoiding anything poorly written or formatted. We’ve searched through the masses of sites to bring you the very best places to download free, high-quality ebooks with minimum hassle and no legal strings attached.

It’s worth remembering that the absence of a price tag doesn’t necessarily mean that the book is in the public domain. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, the author will retain rights over it, including the exclusive right to distribute it. Similarly, even if copyright has expired on an original text, certain editions may still be in copyright due to editing, translation, or extra material such as annotations.

While EPUBs are the most common type of ebook file format most ereaders can display, you’ll find digital editions in other formats as well. So if you find an ebook in a format you need, you can convert it with free software like Calibre . Please note that ebooks that are DRM protected cannot be converted.

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So, without much ado, here are the best free ebook download sites to help you get lost in a good story.

1. Amazon First Reads

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A hidden treasure trove of new titles for your Kindle

It used to be called Kindle First Reads, but its rebranding has not changed what it truly is – a reading platform that gets you early access to newly released titles published by Amazon Publishing. Each month 10 new books are made available on First Reads – which you can get access to by signing up for the First Reads newsletter – and one of these is totally free for Amazon Prime subscribers . The rest of the new releases are available for a hugely discounted price. First Reads selections are announced on the first of each month, and you get the whole month to decide which title you want to read, after which the cycle begins anew.

As you’d expect, free ebooks from Amazon are only available in Kindle format – users of other ebook readers will need to convert the files – and you must be logged into an Amazon account to download them.

If you’re already invested in Amazon’s ecosystem, its assortment of freebies are extremely convenient. As soon as you click the 'Buy' button, the ebook will be sent to any Kindle ebook readers you own, or devices with the Kindle app installed. However, converting Kindle ebooks to other formats can be a hassle, even if they’re not protected by DRM, so users of other readers are better off looking elsewhere.

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2. Kobo eBook Store

Over a million free ebooks for your Kobo

Kobo might make some of our favorite ereaders, but the company also has a vast store of ebooks and, the company claims, over a million of them are free. There’s a dedicated section for all the Kobo freebies on the website, with several of them being newly released titles.

You can even find the free ebooks on the Kobo Store by searching for author names, a book title or genre, then selecting 'only free items' under the price filter in the left sidebar of the search results.

Kobo’s freebies are usually for a very limited time and can change each day, so you’ll likely never run out of good reads for free. That said, the books you get from the Kobo Store, even the free ones, are DRM-protected and will be available to read only on your Kobo ereader or the Kobo ereader app for smartphones and tablets.

3. Google Books

A vast catalogue of fiction and nonfiction EPUBs

Google Books can be a rabbit hole of self-published fiction and non-fiction titles, with several really great finds in there as well. However, the vast majority of the ebooks on Google Books are in the EPUB or PDF file format. So while that’s perfectly fine for Kobo users, Kindles don’t support EPUB and the file will need to be converted to MOBI before you start reading.

Being a Google undertaking, the store is easily accessible on a web browser or Android device, but you will need a Google account to register a card before you can access the freebies. Your card won’t be charged for the free ebooks and audiobooks, but it could put some potential users off.

Moreover, the Google Books interface wasn’t designed for free stuff. To locate them, you need to search for 'free books', which then gives you a vast catalogue of free reads. If you’re after a particular genre, you can search for that, plus the word 'free' (free fantasy or free history, for example). Once you get the hang of it, it’s easy enough to discover a veritable treasure trove of free books.

4. Project Gutenberg

An immersive archive of world literature

Project Gutenberg (named after the printing press that democratized knowledge) is a huge archive of over 60,000 books in EPUB, Kindle, plain text, and HTML. You can download them directly, or have them sent to your preferred cloud storage service (Dropbox, Google Drive, or Microsoft OneDrive). 

You can search for a specific title or browse by genre (books in the same genre are gathered together in bookshelves). It’s a shame that fiction and non-fiction aren’t separated, and you have to open a bookshelf before you can sort books by country, but those are fairly minor quibbles.

The site itself is available in English, German, French, Italian, and Portuguese, and the catalog includes books in all languages. There’s a heavy bias towards English-language works and translations, but the same is true of all the ebook download sites we’ve looked at here.

Project Gutenberg is a wonderful source of free ebooks – particularly for academic work. However, it uses US copyright law, which isn’t universal; some books listed as public domain might still be in copyright in other countries. RightsDirect explains the situation in more detail .

5. Free-Ebooks.net

A self-publishing platform that’s great for authors and readers alike

Free-Ebooks.net is a platform for independent authors who want to avoid the traditional publishing route. You won’t find Dickens and Wilde in its archives; instead, there’s a huge array of new fiction, non-fiction, and even audiobooks at your fingertips, in every genre you could wish for. There are many similar sites around, but Free-Ebooks.net is our favorite, with new books added every day.

Because this site is dedicated to free books, there’s none of the hassle you get with filtering out paid-for content on the Kobo Store or Google Books. We also love the fact that all the site’s genres are presented on the homepage, so you don’t have to waste time trawling through menus. Unlike the bigger stores, Free-Ebooks.net also lets you sort results by publication date, popularity, or rating, helping you avoid the weaker titles that will inevitably find their way onto open publishing platforms (though a book has to be really quite poor to receive less than four stars).

Digital books are available as PDF, EPUB, Kindle and plain text files, though not all titles are available in all formats.

6. ManyBooks

A curated collection of free and discounted fiction and nonfiction books

At the time of writing, ManyBooks has over 50,000 titles in its library of both fiction and nonfiction. And a large part of that is available to download for free – from modern novels to classic literature. You’ll be able to find Grimms’ Fairy Tales alongside books from Agatha Christie and newer fantasy fiction. 

That’s because the vast majority of the books on the platform are seeded from Project Gutenberg, but a whole load of self-published titles have been added since the mid-2000s. They’re all available to browse in genres, all of which are listed on the homepage itself, making navigation easy.

One of the main reasons we like ManyBooks is because of the several ebook file formats available on the site. Most of the titles are available in the most common formats, including EPUB, MOBI and AZW, so you’ll be able to read on any ereader you might prefer. ManyBooks also lets you read online, if you prefer that route.

It’s also one of the few sites we know of that lets you filter books by language. You can also search by book title and author, but there’s also a curated 'editor’s choice' section if you’re looking for more choices. Downloading books, however, requires an account which can be created for free.

7. Feedbooks

Plenty of originals available to download for free

Feedbooks came into being in 2007 as a digital library for public domain books as well as a cloud publishing service. So not only does this platform give you plenty of free classics to read – from Shakespeare to Homer to James Joyce – there are plenty of original books to choose from as well.

While it’s easy enough to access the free public domain ebooks on the site, finding the original content is harder. There’s an easy link to this category on the homepage under 'browse' but it doesn’t work. So you’ll need to trawl through a vast catalogue of digital books to find those marked down to cost nothing. It’s not the best user experience, but that extra bit of work might well be worth it if you find a story you can truly get lost in.

There are several genres as well, including short stories, so there’s likely going to be something here for everyone. And if you do choose to buy an ebook, Feedbooks displays the price in your local currency by picking up your IP address.

8. Smashwords

A self-publishing platform with several free reads

It’s one of the most well-organized free ebook sites you can find and, considering it’s essentially a self-publishing platform, there’s a lot you can read for free. Authors publishing via Smashwords use it to distribute their books and, at the time of writing, there are over 85,000 titles available. To narrow down your search, there’s a handy genre list on the side, and an equally handy filter bar on the top of the page to find 'highly rated' books or the bestsellers.

You will need to set up an account with Smashwords to download books – this is completely free and gives you full access to the platform. So if you’ve got some good words to share, you can get published… for free. Creating an account also allows you to leave reviews of the books you read, which can be really helpful to the authors.

Join the club and get a free ebook each month

Tor is a publishing company known for putting out science-fiction and fantasy fiction bestsellers like Robert Jordan’s Conan and Wheel of Time series, Nnedi Okorafor’s Binti books and Brandon Sanderson’s ongoing Stormlight Archive series. So it’s not really the obvious place to look for free ebooks, but you can get one new read each month for free.

All you have to do is join Tor’s book club. 

The Tor.com eBook Club sends out regular newsletters – that you can sign up for by filling out a form for free – with a link to download a particular book, whether a standalone or part of a series. However, the duration for which the book is available for free is very limited, typically just three days, so you will need to keep an eye on your inbox for the next newsletter.

The ebooks are available in EPUB and MOBI formats, so you should be able to read on any device, whether ereader or reading app on your phone or tablet.

It’s perhaps the best source of free reads that are not self-published, particularly if you’re a sci-fi or fantasy fiction fan.

10. Your local library

Use OverDrive to borrow ebooks for free

The great thing about using Kindle and Kobo ereaders is that you get access to ebook catalogues of your local library too. The Kindle library borrowing feature, however, is limited only to the US, while Kobo’s baked-in OverDrive support will set you up in several other markets.

Almost 45,000 libraries worldwide have OverDrive support, which allows you to borrow ebooks and audiobooks, as long as you have a library card. Depending on the rules of your library, you get to 'borrow' an ebook or digital magazine for a specific period of time, after which you lose access, or you can 'renew', just like you would a physical book in a bricks-and-mortar library.

Don’t use either a Kindle or a Kobo device? Libby is the mobile version of OverDrive, so installing it on your phone or tablet will give you the ability to borrow ebooks from a supported local library you’re a member of.

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8 Of The Best Websites To Find And Download eBooks For Free

If you're an avid reader or audiobook listener, you've probably explored Amazon and similar sites for your next great read. However, did you know there's a treasure trove of free books available at your fingertips? 

While there are dedicated e-readers, the associated costs of purchasing books through their platforms can get pricey. The good news is that the following websites are great places where bookworms can find and download ebooks — and even audiobooks — for absolutely free. If you're missing the library vibe, several of these sites allow users to borrow digital titles, just like you would at your local public library.

Of course, clicking on a link that promises free products online can sometimes feel risky. However, rest assured that every site mentioned in this list has been verified to genuinely provide free ebooks or audiobooks in various file formats. Additionally, these sites are user-friendly and completely legal for downloading content — after all, nothing is worse than clicking on a free link only to receive a free virus or a DMCA violation.

Modern technology has made it easier than ever to read a wide range of books and grow your digital library without breaking the bank. Here are eight of the best websites to find and download ebooks for free.

For free physical books, you turn to your local library. For free ebooks, the solution is OverDrive , a digital library platform offering patrons access to a vast collection at no cost.

Overdrive is a system used by public libraries around the world. It makes it easy for you to find the books you're looking for and download them directly to your Kindle or device, completely free of charge. The system works just like a library. To sign up, simply input your local library account information and then select which books you want to check out. The books are then downloaded directly to your device for a set duration, usually about two weeks. When it's time to return the book, the lending license expires and is automatically made unavailable so that the next person can download it.

While OverDrive provides a convenient and legal avenue to access fresh ebooks outside the public domain, there is a limitation to note. Due to copyright restrictions, each ebook has a set number of licenses available for lending. This means that, at times, you might encounter a waitlist for popular titles. The system ensures copyright compliance, preventing unlimited duplications of a single ebook. So, while OverDrive offers an exceptional free and legal resource for the latest reads, you just may have to wait in line for really popular titles.

Internet Archive: Open Library

Have you ever considered the monumental task of archiving the entire internet? While it may seem impossible, that's exactly what the Internet Archive is attempting. Founded in 1996 during the rise of public internet access, the Internet Archive: Open Library is an online library and repository whose mission is to archive as much of the digital world as possible, including websites, music, and ebooks.

The Internet Archive is the largest repository of historic website data with snapshots dating back to 1996 that capture the evolution of websites over time. You could spend hours reliving the '90s internet in the Wayback Machine . The site's digital library has an impressive collection of both public domain titles and copyrighted works shared with appropriate permissions. All content on their platform is accessible to the public at no cost.

The site hosts millions of books and different texts that are freely available for download, making it one of the easiest places to find free ebooks online.

Google Play Books

Google Play Books is another easy way to fill your digital shelves with paid and free ebooks. The app is incredibly intuitive, making it easy to store and organize your digital library by genre, series, or any other criteria. If you do end up purchasing a book, it stays with your account forever, granting access to it on any of your devices. The app also has a massive library of free ebooks that anyone can access with their Google account.

It may take a bit of looking and adjusting filters in their store, but Google Play Books has over 10 million free ebooks available for download. There's no cost or subscription fee. Users can simply browse through the listings and choose the ones they want to appear in their Google Library.

Many of the titles for free are public domain works that are free from copyright laws. This category includes timeless classics and favorites such as the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. However, the free offerings don't stop at the classics. Google Play Books also showcases an extensive list of contemporary works that have been submitted by authors or requested to be made publicly available.

From acclaimed New York Times best-selling authors to budding literary talents, Google Play Books has something for everyone. You can also take advantage of their occasional promotions, where you can snag modern titles at a steal or even for free.

BookBub isn't a library or an ebook repository, but signing up for an account will definitely help you find ebooks for cheap — and occasionally even for free. When major platforms like Google Play host flash sales or offer ebooks at reduced prices, BookBub monitors the retailers and sends out alerts to subscribers.

Upon registering with BookBub, users can specify their literary preferences by genre or book type. That way, whenever a deal aligns with your reading tastes, BookBub promptly notifies you about the discounted price and the corresponding retailer. This makes BookBub an easy way to fill up your hard drive with free and legally downloaded ebooks.

Beyond mere alerts, BookBub fosters a vibrant community of avid readers. The platform encourages user-generated content, including book recommendations tailored to your favorites. For instance, if you're a fan of "The Lord of the Rings," fellow users might suggest diving into "The Wheel of Time" series. It's a friendly community of book lovers, and most are more than happy to chat about their favorites.

Drawing from its Latin roots, Libri (books) and Vox (voice), LibriVox is a vast repository that offers a plethora of free audiobooks to the public.

Largely, the collection at LibriVox contains public domain works, making it less likely to offer contemporary titles. The platform's main mission is to ensure audiobooks are available to anyone with an internet connection. This is a daunting task since audiobooks typically require extensive production and drastically increase the price of a book. However, LibriVox manages to offer them at no cost, thanks to the dedication of volunteers who record the books. These volunteers range from ardent fans of the literature to professionals, ensuring a rich and immersive listening experience.

For those who prefer a synchronized reading experience, LibriVox often provides links to the exact text referenced during the audio recording, consolidating the search for both ebooks and audiobooks . The platform's admirable mission has significantly expanded public access to literary works. For those inspired by the cause, LibriVox welcomes new voices, offering an opportunity to volunteer and contribute to their ever-growing collection.

Initially established in France, Feedbooks has grown into a globally-recognized digital library and publisher. It works similarly to Google Play Books in that it offers a wide range of ebooks, both paid and free.

On Feedbooks, users can easily access thousands of free ebooks, either through their user-friendly app or their online platform. Once a book is downloaded, it remains in the user's account, available for direct reading via the app. Additionally, like other online book retailers, Feedbooks periodically offers special deals and flash sales, giving opportunities to get books at substantial discounts or entirely for free.

What sets Feedbooks apart is that they don't specifically cater to English text. While many platforms provide ebooks in various languages, Feedbooks prioritizes offering a wide linguistic range. This includes, but isn't limited to, French, Ukrainian, and Spanish. Furthermore, to cater to diverse reading preferences, their ebooks are available in formats compatible with Android, Kindle , and Apple devices.

Manybooks began as a platform to help fledgling authors publish their works and gain a following. It has since evolved into a comprehensive repository for ebooks. All of the books on the site are completely free and legal to download.

While Manybooks collection includes a wide range of public domain works, the best part is how the site helps to promote new authors. It is used as a starting point for authors to publicize their books, get feedback from readers, and start to build an audience. Many authors will post the first book in a series for free as a strategy to engage readers and solicit feedback. This approach paves the way for readers to discover lesser-known yet talented writers.

Using Manybooks is very easy, thanks to its intuitive interface. Users can easily filter their searches by genre or explore unique combinations. It's a great way to explore works that you may not otherwise find. Beyond its free library, Manybooks also curates newsletters and author spotlights to aid subscribers in finding interesting reads.

Project Gutenberg

Established in 1971, Project Gutenberg has been a pioneering force in the free distribution of ebooks to the public. Its enduring mission is "To encourage the creation and distribution of eBooks."

Named after the Gutenberg press, its founder, Michael Hart, envisioned the computer's important role in storing and spreading information, particularly books and literature. He recognized that once digitized, information could be endlessly replicated and shared, enriching society through free access.

Today, Project Gutenberg offers thousands of public domain works and legally submitted content for download within the United States. For those outside the US, it's crucial to check your nation's copyright laws before downloading.

Beyond ebooks in various formats, Project Gutenberg also provides a diverse range of audiobooks. This collection includes both human-narrated audiobooks by volunteers and voice actors, as well as AI-generated readings, offering users a broad spectrum of listening experiences that might otherwise not be available.

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16 Websites to Download Free ebooks Legally

Legally Download eBooks for Free

1. open library.

An initiative of the non-profit Internet Archive, Open Library has a collection of 1 million public domain eBooks, all of which can be freely downloaded in numerous formats like EPUB, DJVU, MOBI , and PDF . You can also read the eBooks online, and the collection includes eBooks on numerous subjects/genres like Fiction, Classics, Children, and Drama. Open Library also records important information (e.g. author name, classification, current edition) about the eBooks in its database, pulling the information from sources like the Library of Congress, and Amazon. It also partners with numerous book stores, enabling users to borrow books for reading online.

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3. Smashwords

4. Loyal Books

What makes Bookbub stand apart from the others is that it not only gets you some really great eBooks, but also serves up personalized recommendations based on your interests.

6. MobileRead Forums

As the name suggests, MobileRead Forums is a web-based forum. It is a community driven website, having numerous user submitted threads divided into a bunch of primary categories like eBook readers, eBook software, and more. So whether you’re thinking about buying a new eBook reader device, confused about the different eBook formats, or just want some recommendations about what your next read should be, MobileRead Forums’ community will help you out. One of the more interesting sub-sections of the website is the eBook uploads sub-section, where users upload many great eBooks in various, spanning multiple genres/categories such as Non-Fiction, Drama, and Thrillers. The uploaded eBooks are generally public domain, and often sourced from databases like Project Gutenberg. Furthermore, they are available in almost all popular formats, such as EPUB, MOBI, TXT, and PDF .

7. Wikibooks

8. ManyBooks

9. Feedbooks

10. Bookboon

Just like their physical counterparts, eBooks are not just limited to novels and short stories. They also include academic eBooks, which are specifically useful for the student community. And this is where Bookboon comes into the picture.

11. HathiTrust

Essentially, HathiTrust is a collaborative effort of numerous academic and research organizations in the U.S., aimed at providing students, researchers (and anyone, in general) free access to content digitized from libraries around the world. You can use its powerful search to look for any title across the millions of eBooks in its database. Not only that, you can also go through the pre-curated collections, consiting of titles covering genres/subjects like Ancestory & Genealogy, Manuscripts, and 19th-20th Century Psychology Texts. Just about every eBook in HathiTrust’s digital library can be read online. However, if you want to download eBooks for offline reading and create your own collections, you need to login with the official email address provided by your educational institution.

12. Free Ebooks

13. Baen Ebooks

eReader Device Specific Online eBook Stores

Apart from the great eBook sources discussed above, there are also many online stores that sell free (and of course, paid) eBooks specifically for the eReader devices that they are related to. And it goes without saying that to read the free eBooks sourced from these online stores, you need to have the respective eBook reader device as well

14. Amazon Kindle

15. Barnes & Noble Nook

Have a Nook eBook reader device? Then you also have access to the incredible collection of free (and paid) eBook titles from Barnes & Noble. Go to the Nook store, search for “free eBooks,” and you’ll find thousands of great free titles, spanning across categories/genres like Biography, Literature, Philosophy, Travel, and much more. The free eBooks can be synced/downloaded to your Nook device, and are automatically saved to your Barnes & Noble account.

Bonus: Reddit’s Free eBooks Thread

Craving for even more eBook goodness? Then you have to check out the absolutely amazing Free eBooks thread on Reddit . It’s a near-daily updated source of some really great free eBooks that you can download legally, having titles across all genres and subject categories. It also includes links to even more sources of Free eBooks.

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The 5 best places to download free eBooks

An electronic book or an eBook is a book publication available in digital form that can be read on a computer, tablet, smartphone, or an eBook reader. Always available for purchase, eBooks are never out of stock, and all you need is an internet connection to download the latest bestseller from your favorite author and start reading it immediately. Your entire library can be carried around on a portable device, thus saving physical storage space and ensuring you have every book at your fingertips at all times. Eliminating both the paper printing process and the shipping and handling of books lowers the environmental impact significantly, making eBooks eco-friendly and, at the same time, more affordable. However, the accessibility of eBooks can still put a strain on one's finances, so, if you're an avid reader, you might be on the lookout for electronic books that can be downloaded for free. If you are searching for your next great read or want to develop your own virtual library, keep reading to find out which are the five best websites to legally download eBooks for free:

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1. internet archive, 2. project gutenberg, 3. manybooks, 4. scribd (paid plan with free trial, unless you upload content), 5. international children's digital library, do you know of any other websites that should be on this list.

MISSION: "to provide Universal Access to All Knowledge."

The Internet Archive is an American non-profit digital library that provides free public access to a huge number of digitized materials, including websites (the Wayback Machine), audio recordings, videos, software, and images. Overseeing one of the world's largest book digitization projects, with 1000 books being scanned daily in its 33 scanning centers, the Archive hosts a collection of over 20 million freely downloadable eBooks and texts from a multitude of libraries and cultural heritage institutions from around the globe. On top of that, you can get a free account and gain access to over 1 million modern eBooks in its Books to Borrow section.

An advocate for a free and open internet, this website offers a wide selection of texts in any language you can think of. You can read eBooks online, and most are also available for download in a variety of formats: PDF, EPUB, WORD, MOBI, DAISY (for print-disabled users), and more. The Archive does not require you to create an account to browse favorite issues of old magazines or to download a Klingon dictionary. Whatever your preferences, we are sure that you can find some great reads on this website.

MISSION: "To encourage the creation and distribution of eBooks."

Founded by the inventor of eBooks - Michael S. Hart, Project Gutenberg is the grandfather of eBook sites, as the first digital library to provide free access to books and publications from the public domain . This website is a volunteer effort and currently offers over 60,000 free eBooks available to read online, download to your computer or device, or upload directly to your preferred cloud service, in EPUB or MOBI format.

While you won't be able to find recently released books, you can enjoy reading the complete works of classical authors, like Edgar Allan Poe, William Shakespeare, or Mark Twain. If you can find the time, you can even volunteer to proofread books and contribute to Project Gutenberg, a website fittingly named after the fifteenth-century German inventor who propelled the Printing Revolution .

MISSION: "to provide a valuable service to our readers."

ManyBooks is a digital library with over 50,000 free eBooks, that you can choose to read online or download by creating an account. The signup process is quick and painless, and it comes with the added value of remembering your favorite genres and preferred format for download. While many of the eBooks initially featured on ManyBooks came from the aforementioned Project Gutenberg archives, it has since grown into a platform that allows authors to upload their books and make them available to the community, either for free or for a reasonable price. It is also worth mentioning that the website is accommodating potential authors, offering detailed info on the steps to take if you are looking to publish your book. The interface of ManyBooks is user-friendly, helping you quickly discover good books to enjoy, and a wide variety of formats are available for your downloads and purchases: EPUB, MOBI, PDF, HTML, TXT, RTF and more.

MISSION: "To change the way the world reads."

Scribd is an American subscription service for both eBooks and audiobooks. In spite of its $8.99 per month (after the first free 30 days) membership, it is wildly popular, with 80 million monthly readers in over 100 countries. Although you can't use a prepaid card for it, the membership offers unlimited access to over one million titles, articles from leading magazines and newspapers, documents, and sheet music, making Scribd the biggest digital library you can access. What makes this website different are Scribd's global publishing partners, ensuring you find the latest bestselling and award-winning eBooks.

You can access this content at any time, on any platform, and in any format you can think of, either through a browser, or using Scribd's downloadable app, and you can save, bookmark, or create collections with your favorite titles. The second reason we included Scribd on this list is that it does allow you to download some books and documents for free, but only when it comes to user-generated content. You just have to upload something (either public domain or original content) in order to get the document you want, but no account is required for this. Authors wanting to publish their work now have the opportunity to make it available to millions of readers around the world thanks to this popular platform.

MISSION: "to support the world's children in becoming effective members of the global community - who exhibit tolerance and respect for diverse cultures, languages and ideas -- by making the best in children ' s literature available online free of charge . "

While it does not allow the download of eBooks, the International Children's Digital Library is a free online library worth mentioning due to its goal of "fighting worldwide illiteracy among children" and its collection of over 4600 books, in 59 languages, designed specifically for use by children ages 3 to 13. You can find award-winning children's books from diverse cultures and open an account for either an adult or a child (the process to register on the website is different for children, who have to choose a monster to guard their password). While registration is optional, and you can read any of the available books online without an account, it helps when it comes to bookmarking pages and saving age and language preferences. The interface is well developed, and we loved the options in Simple Search , that allow anyone to retrieve long-lost children books, with the help of a few very basic, but adorable, options, like the color of the covers, the type of characters, the age group, or the length of the book you are looking for.

To bring you this article, we browsed what felt like hundreds of websites. We wanted to avoid wasting your time, so we decided not to include on this list any small sites, that only offer around two or three thousand books and usually get most of their content from the Gutenberg Project anyway. Portals that only provide links to other websites offering free books were also not included in the article, as we could not verify the safety of the downloads. Instead, we chose to offer a more detailed view of what we truly consider the best sites out there, focusing on what makes each of them great. In the end, we feel confident that the websites on this list should provide even the most passionate readers with plenty of reading material for the future. If you come across any websites that you think belong on this list, please leave a comment, including what you think makes that website special, and we promise to look into it.

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15 Places to Find and Download Free Ebooks (Legally)

Are you looking for places to download free ebooks? If so, then you’re in the right place! Books can be expensive (which is one of the biggest problems book lovers face ), so it is wonderful when you are able to find ebooks for free!

There are actually lots of places to get free ebooks legally, so today we’re going to talk all about the best places to find and download free ebooks. These 15 sites are some of my favorite places to find free ebooks to read, so check them out and find some great new reads today!

Want to learn even more ways to get books without spending so much money? Check out my FREE guide on how to get print books, ebooks, and audiobooks for less!

1. Project Gutenberg

One of the first places you’ll want to check for free ebooks is Project Gutenberg . This is one of the best free ebook sites for classic books, so when you’re looking for free ebooks to download this should definitely be on your list to check!

This site offers downloads of over 60,000 free books in the public domain. Everything on here is free and legal, and you’ll find tons of free classic ebooks including a lot of the world’s best literature. But, of course, there are plenty of other fun and less well-known books to read as well! So whether you’re looking for Pride & Prejudice or odd little Sci-Fi short stories , Project Gutenberg’s free ebooks are certainly a treasure trove!

To find the books you’re looking for, you can use a basic keyword or author search or you can use their more advanced search form when needed. You can also discover books by browsing through the whole catalog or by taking a look at the 100 most-downloaded books from yesterday, from the past week, or from the past month.

This versatility in how to find books is refreshing, and another thing I love about Project Gutenberg is that they offer multiple formats for reading. So you can read their books online, download free epub books, download free Kindle ebooks, and more! This means you can read from your web browser, from your smartphone, from your computer, your tablet, your Kindle, etc. You have a lot of flexibility and can really read from any device you own.

So all in all, if you’re wondering where to download free ebooks then Project Gutenberg is the perfect first stop as you search for books to read!

2. OverDrive or Libby

Another of my top places to search for free ebooks is the OverDrive / Libby apps. To use these apps, you will need to have a library card since they work by syncing your device to your local library’s online lending system. But when you’re looking for free online library ebooks, this is definitely the place to go!

In both OverDrive and Libby, you can access and download any of the ebooks and audiobooks in your library’s collection. (Pro tip: if you have library cards from multiple libraries, enter all your card numbers so you can access a wider range of library catalogs!) All you need to do to get started with these apps is enter your library card number, and then you can start typing in a book title or author to see if your library has the book available to download.

Unfortunately, because this is a library lending system there are only a certain number of electronic “copies” of each ebook that they can lend out at one time. This means that if you’re looking for a super popular book (like free Harry Potter books to read ) you may find that you have to place a hold and wait for someone else to return a copy before you can check it out. Your OverDrive/Libby account does allow you to place a lot of holds, though, so thinking ahead about what books you might want to read is a good idea. If you plan ahead, you will likely be able to have at least a few ebooks available whenever you want to read them!

But while you might have to wait anywhere from a day to a couple of weeks for the most popular books at your library, you will likely find that there are also plenty of fantastic books to explore that are immediately available for download. My OverDrive app is nearly always the first place I go when I’m looking for a free EPUB download of a book I want, so I highly recommend signing up and getting ebooks for free through your local library!

3. ManyBooks

ManyBooks calls itself your “Friendly Neighborhood Library,” and this is exactly what it is! When you’re searching for free ebook download sites, this is a great one to use if you want a clean and beautiful interface.

There are over 50,000 free ebooks in the ManyBooks library, and they span across a variety of genres. No matter what genre you’re interested in, you’ll definitely find some books in that category here! Their collection includes ebooks in the public domain as well as books from a variety of self-publishing authors, so there are some fun new works to discover as well as classics to read.

One of the things that sets ManyBooks apart and makes it one of the best free ebook download sites is its commitment to quality standards. Even the self-published books must meet these standards before they are uploaded to the site, which means there is less junk to sort through as you try to find a new book to read.

All the books on this site are free and most are available in a multitude of e-reader formats, so when you’re looking for a free ebook library you can’t go wrong with browsing the selection here. And who knows, you may even find a new favorite book or new favorite author!

4. Google Play Books

While not all of the titles on Google Play Books are free, there is quite a collection of free books that you can browse. You’ll find a large collection of classics from War and Peace to The Time Machine and beyond, as well as a rather large collection of who-knows-what from more modern books to other publications.

Unless I have a specific public domain book in mind to search for, I find that Google Play Books works best when not searching for specific ebooks for free online. Instead, it’s far better when you’re simply curious about what books might be out there and are open to anything you come across (fair warning: the books you find might be trash. Or they might be amazing! That’s just the risk you take 😉)

You can use the search bar to discover what is available, by searching the word “free” or searching more specific terms like “free classic ebooks,” “free fantasy ebooks,” or “free romance ebooks.” You can then scroll through whatever comes up and decide if there’s anything you think looks interesting.

You never know what you’ll find on here, but if you’re bored and just looking for some new possibilities to read then this is a fairly good place to get ebooks for free.

5. Kindle Unlimited Free Trial

If you haven’t used Kindle Unlimited before (or haven’t used it recently) then this is a great way to find even more ebooks to read for free. Kindle Unlimited is a cool subscription service by Amazon that allows you to read as many books as you want for free every month. You can learn all about this subscription service and how it works here.

But if you simply want to sign up and try it out yourself, you can sign up for a free 30 day trial to start reading unlimited books at no cost! Of course, it’s only free for 30 days (not forever), but that’s still a pretty good amount of time to be able to read as many books as you can fit into a month for free.

While this subscription service contains the Kindle name, you don’t actually need a Kindle device to use it. All you need is the free Amazon Kindle app installed on your smartphone, tablet, computer, etc. Once you have the app installed, you’re good to start your free trial and begin reading lots of books.

If you have 30 days where you’ll have a lot of free time to read, then that is an especially good time to use your Kindle Unlimited free trial . There are over one million titles available, so you’ll have lots of free ebooks to explore!

Already used your free trial? You can still get a great deal on Kindle Unlimited by getting a 1-month or 6-month Kindle Unlimited subscription !

6. Bookboon

While most of the sites on this list are for finding fiction books, novels, and the like, Bookboon is a little bit different. Rather than fiction books, they offer more educational and learning-focused books in the economics, engineering, business, and IT fields of study. If you’re looking to read entire books online free but want the books you read to help you learn a new skill, then Bookboon is the place to go!

This site is quite easy to use. All you have to do is create an account and you will immediately gain access to over 1,000 titles for students (or for those of us who are students at heart 🙂). From books on improving your English to books introducing you to the internet of things (IoT) , you’ll be able to learn all sorts of new things when you spend time exploring these free ebooks for online reading.

But if you find you’re interested in discovering more books around the subject of businesses and working, Bookboon also offers a Business Books subscription service. While this is normally a paid plan, you can get a 30-day free trial of their business books if you want to check it out.

So while there are no fiction books or stories on this site, Bookboon still earns its place on this list of the best free ebook websites since it allows people to read free ebooks and gain new knowledge from them…which is an excellent and amazing thing!

7. Smashwords

As far as free EPUB sites go, another one you might be interested in is Smashwords . This site is somewhat similar to ManyBooks in that it offers a variety of indie and self-published books for you to explore and download for free. However, unlike ManyBooks, Smashwords does also list some books that you must pay to download.

But with over 70,000 titles on Smashwords for free, all you have to do is start browsing or narrow your search down by clicking a specific genre. And if you wish to avoid their paid books and see only the free ones, then you can check out their free ebooks page or simply make sure the filter is set to free at the top of each search page.

It’s unlikely you’ll recognize many of the authors on here, but this site makes it easy to see blurbs from the books and easy to see the ratings that other readers have given each book. With this helpful information, it’s likely you’ll be able to find a fun new read even if you don’t recognize the author!

When you’re wondering where to get free ebooks, Kobo is another great place to go! This online bookstore does offer paid books, but they also have a lovely collection of free ebooks you can enjoy.

If you’re looking for their free ebooks, all you have to do is go to the Kobo free ebooks page and you can find books to download in a variety of genres. With both fiction and nonfiction titles, there will be something for everyone and you’ll likely find plenty to keep you entertained.

But also, if it’s your first time using Kobo, send me a quick note and I’ll send you a coupon code you can use to get $5 off your first book (on a purchase of $5.01 or more). This means you can get a book free or nearly for free, depending on the price of the book you are interested in. Since Kobo has tons of books from major publishers, you can easily get any modern book that you’ve been looking for!

So if you’re looking for free EPUB book downloads or want to get a specific book using the coupon code, Kobo is the perfect site to visit!

9. Feedbooks

Feedbooks is another example of EPUB download sites similar to Smashwords and ManyBooks. But unlike those two sites, the free ebooks available on Feedbooks are only free public domain titles and not original works.

While there are a lot of sites on this list that offer EPUB ebooks from the public domain, what makes Feedbooks still worth visiting is the high quality of the ebooks. The type and formatting is quite easy to read and the books are easy to download and start using, so if you are looking for a download of free ebooks in the public domain then this is definitely still a site you should check out!

10. Amazon Prime Reading

Did you know that if you have Amazon Prime you can read ebooks for free? This feature is called Amazon Prime Reading , and with it you have access to over 1,000 titles you can read for free !

You can learn more about how to use Prime Reading here , but essentially you can keep an eye out for titles that say they are eligible or you can click the box that reads “Prime Reading Eligible” in the left sidebar of search to filter results and find free ebooks.

If you are already paying for Prime, then using Amazon Prime free ebooks is a no-brainer way to get ebooks for free online reading. Unlike a Kindle Unlimited subscription , Prime Reading just comes automatically as one of your benefits when you subscribe to Prime. So if you have Prime, then go check it out now…or if you don’t, then start a free 30-day trial of Prime to get access to this cool and free library of Prime eligible books!

Looking for even more free ebooks for downloading? Barnes & Noble’s Nook Store offers a variety of free ebooks for Nook and other devices that you can enjoy.

Whether you’re looking for a book in a specific subject or want to explore a new series that you haven’t read before, Nook offers lots to choose from in an easily accessible EPUB format. So be sure to take your time on here and browse to see which ebooks you can find for free!

12. International Children’s Digital Library

Are you hoping to find free ebooks for kids? If so, then you should check out the International Children’s Digital Library . This library is an amazing free resource online with digitized children’s books from around the world.

The ebooks you’ll find on this site are written in 59+ different languages, so there is a lot to explore no matter what language you’re interested in. And you can find books in all lengths and reading levels here, so there is something for every age of kids and quite likely a lot that adults will enjoy as well.

The website’s design is a bit bright and much to look at, but the resources they provide make it worth using despite this. Plus, you can browse books through a variety of categories including by the age of your child, by book length, by cover color, or by thematic characteristics. It’s a fairly easy system to find good books to read!

The books on this site are great to read to children or fun for them to read on their own to keep them occupied, so be sure to start browsing to find children’s literature ebooks free for your child (or for yourself) to enjoy!

13. Open Library and Internet Archive

Open Library is a project of the Internet Archive and is one of the more popular free ebook download sites on the internet. Its goal is to create a web page for every book ever published, but it also offers scanned copies of over 1.7 million books that you can borrow for free.

While many of the books on here are public domain works, there are also lots of more modern books as well. These more modern books are offered through the Open Library’s “ Book Sponsorship ” program where patrons purchase a book to donate to be scanned and distributed for others to borrow. But like a normal local library, you will have to join a wait list if someone else has already checked out the book you want.

Over the last few years, however, Open Library’s methods for borrowing and book sponsorship have created quite a bit of controversy over possible copyright violations . While there doesn’t appear to be any law they are directly violating, they are definitely pushing the bounds of current copyright law. So before you decide to borrow any works still under copyright from the Open Library, you should consider for yourself whether doing so is in line with protecting and honoring the rights of authors and creators…or if you should instead stick to only downloading public domain books from here.

The books on this site are in scanned format to read online without downloading, or if you prefer you can install Adobe Digital Editions to download an encrypted EPUB or PDF file that will automatically disappear from your device after two weeks. (Note that the sync function on Adobe Digital Editions does not work well between devices, so you should download the book directly on the device you wish to read on).

While there is some controversy to consider when you download ebooks online from this site, the public domain ebooks here are certainly a good find and you’ll also discover that there is a read aloud feature with every book you download (which makes this an especially good site for the print disabled). So if you are looking for an out-of-print or rare book, or for something in the public domain, then this is one of the free ebook websites you should be sure to check out!

14. Amazon’s Always Free Kindle Books

Amazon gives one more option for ebook free downloads, and you can find it in their always-free ebook selection . This selection consists primarily of classic ebooks free to read, but if you dig around you might find some other cool offers for free or cheap. Amazon definitely is one of the best ebook download sites for quality and ease of reading, so it’s awesome when you can find something you like on here for free!

15. Free Book Promotion Sites

Last but not least, if you aren’t looking for anything in particular and would prefer someone else to do the work of finding good free ebook deals for you, then there are several sites that offer information on limited-time free and legal books for you to download.

If you want ongoing information on new free books then you can either bookmark these sites to visit regularly and see new deals…or you can sign up for email lists to get free book suggestions straight to your inbox. Whatever you decide to do, here are a few of the best sites to find awesome book offers put together by others:

• BookBub : Bookbub curates limited-time free books from across 20 genres (from both big publishers and excellent independent authors). Then they pass along this information to you with links to take you directly to the free books. It doesn’t get better than this!
• Freebooksy : If you want to get books for free, then Freebooksy is a good place to look. The books you’ll find here are usually free for only around 24-48 hours, so you really have to snatch them up quick when you see them.
• Reddit Free Ebooks : Reddit’s Free Ebooks subreddit is a place where people share about the free books they find across the internet. All links posted in this subreddit are supposed to take you to legally free books, so take a look and see what you find! It’s not very well organized for searching for a specific book, but who knows when you’ll find a gem as you browse?

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Key Takeaways

• Ebooks are perfect for book lovers to store a massive collection on devices like phones and tablets.
• Discover thousands of free ebooks from Project Gutenberg, Google Play, Open Library, BookBub, and more.
• For a variety of genres and formats, check out sites like Centsless Books, ManyBooks, Free-Ebooks.net, and Amazon Prime.

Ebooks are a great way to keep a large library of books on your phone, tablet, or computer. If you love to read and can never have too many books, ebooks are amazing—it's much easier to store ebooks than buy a whole new bookcase!

Better still, there are heaps of ways to download free ebooks, covering almost every genre, style, and author, and we've found ten of the best options.

1 Project Gutenberg

One of the best free ebook download sites is Project Gutenberg. It's a charity endeavor, sustained through volunteers and fundraisers, that aims to collect and provide as many high-quality ebooks as possible. Most of its library consists of public domain titles, but it has other stuff, too, if you're willing to look around.

As of this writing, Gutenberg has more than 70,000 free ebooks on offer. They are available for download in EPUB and MOBI formats (some are only available in one of the two) and can be read online in HTML format.

You can browse the library by category (of which there are hundreds), by most popular (which means total download count), by latest (which means the date of upload), or by random (which is a great way to find new material to read).

2 Google Play

Many people might not realize this, but Google Play has tons of free ebooks available to download. Finding free eBooks on Google Play differs slightly depending on whether you're using a desktop or smartphone.

• Desktop : Head to Google Play , select Books from the top menu, then scroll down. Under Top Charts , select Top Free .
• Android device: Open Google Play and select Books from the bottom menu. Then, select Top Free from the top menu.

You will be able to find thousands of free ebooks. The best part is you can check reviews and see if they're worth the read. The charts system also ranks the best free books, so you can spend your time reading something enjoyable.

While Google Play is native to Android devices, you can also install the app to read from your iPhone or iPad.

3 Open Library

Open Library is one of the best digital libraries where you can download ebooks for free —not just ones in the public domain but even recently released mainstream titles.

Open Library offers an easily searchable directory of all the free ebooks available on The Internet Archive. You might be surprised at the number of books available; at the time of writing, the total library is pushing toward 1.5 million items.

On the Open Library's homepage, you can readily find the books you might be interested in, thanks to the scrollable categories. Some of the most popular categories include Romance, Kids, and History. You can even find some textbooks lurking in the catalog.

The site is open source, and anyone can edit the information available for each book.

BookBub is a service dedicated to making it easy to discover new authors. Because of this, BookBub has a large library of independent authors, all offering free ebooks. With BookBub, you can read reviews, check out the synopsis, and see if this is a book you truly want to read.

BookBub is best for those who've read all the classics and want some new and exciting reads.

5 International Children's Digital Library

If your child is a bookworm, you could spend a lot of cash on new titles. Unless that is, you find a reliable source of free ebooks for kids. The International Children's Digital Library is a godsend for anyone with young readers.

Books are available in a variety of lengths and reading difficulty levels. You can even search by criteria that might stimulate kids, such as the color of the cover. Each book is listed in a specific category for easy searching.

The International Children's Digital Library does appear small, but there are still great titles to be found. The ebooks here are also available in a variety of languages, with most of the titles in English.

7 Centsless Books

Unlike the other sites on this list, Centsless Books is a curator-aggregator of free Kindle books available on Amazon. Its mission is to make it easy for you to stay on top of all the free ebooks available from the online retailer.

Note that some of the "free" ebooks listed on Centsless Books are only free if you're part of Kindle Unlimited. Unfortunately, Kindle Unlimited might not be worth the money . However, if you have it, it could be a great addition.

Note: Since Centsless Books tracks free ebooks available on Amazon, there may be times when nothing is listed. If that happens, try again a few days later.

8 PDFBooksWorld

Between the three major ebook formats—EPUB, MOBI, and PDF—what if you prefer to read in the latter format? While EPUBs and MOBIs have basically taken over, reading PDF ebooks hasn't quite gone out of style yet. And for a good reason: PDFs offer universal support across platforms and devices.

If you want to stick to PDFs only, you'll want to check out PDFBooksWorld. While the collection is small, at only a few thousand titles, they're all free and guaranteed to be PDF-optimized. Most of them are literary classics, like The Great Gatsby, A Tale of Two Cities, Crime and Punishment, and so on.

You can also read these books online, making the platform great for citations or academic projects.

For other formatting issues, we've covered everything you need to convert ebooks for your Amazon Kindle.

9 ManyBooks

ManyBooks is a nifty little site that's been around for over a decade. Its purpose is to curate and provide a library of free and discounted fiction ebooks for people to download and enjoy.

Much of its collection was seeded by Project Gutenberg back in the mid-2000s. However, since then, it has taken on an identity of its own with the addition of thousands of self-published works made available at no charge.

Downloads are available in dozens of formats, including EPUB, MOBI, and PDF, and each story has a rating out of five stars, which is something Project Gutenberg doesn't have.

10 Free-Ebooks.net

As you can probably guess by its name, free-ebooks.net offers thousands of free ebooks. The content is broadly split into six categories: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Romance, Sci-Fi, Self Help, and Business.

To download free ebooks, you will need to sign up for an account, which is free to create. Once you have an account, you can download up to five free titles every month.

In addition to English, books are available in dozens of other languages.

11 Amazon Prime

We've snuck Amazon Prime onto the end of the list because, yes, it is a subscription service. However, Amazon Prime users can download thousands of ebooks for free through Amazon Prime Reading, along with all the other benefits a Prime subscription brings.

Amazon regularly swaps out the available ebooks and adds heaps of new options throughout the year. There is also the handy Discover tab for those moments when you're stuck for what to read and a push in the right direction.

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19 Best Websites to Download Free eBooks

No matter what you say about the internet, it has a huge collection of free eBooks for avid readers. Even though many bookworms prefer physical books, you cannot deny that eBooks are much more convenient.

If you are in search of the best website to download free eBooks, you are in the right place. We have handpicked the best eBook websites just for you.

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List of Best Websites to Download Free eBooks

1. library genesis, 2. google books free section.

There’s hardly anyone who doesn’t know about Google Books. The free section of the website gives you access to some great books. Here you can find classics, bestsellers, and more. You can also check the ratings and reviews before selecting a book.

3. Amazon Free Kindle Books

4. overdrive.

If you want a fast and clutter-free website to access free eBooks, then Overdrive is the site for you. Here you can access millions of eBooks, including the latest releases. To access the eBooks on Overdrive, you must have a valid public library card. The site is listed with 30,000 public libraries in more than 40 different countries. It also offers audiobooks, so you can listen to books instead of reading.

5. Project Gutenberg

6. wiki books, 7. the online books page .

This site is designed to allow readers to access free eBooks whenever they want. It comes with a great selection of eBooks that are freely readable to everyone. The site has over 1 million books to offer. The Online Books Page is nothing less than a paradise for a bookworm. They also feature a dedicated section on banned books.

8. Open Library

9. free-ebooks.net, 10. tradepub.com.

TradePub is one of the best professional research libraries out there. It has a great collection of technical and professional research eBooks. Besides that, you can also find case studies, white papers, and magazines. This site can be useful for University students and researchers.

11. ManyBooks

12. open culture, 13. bookboon.

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Do you want to listen to books instead of reading? LibriVox is a site that offers audiobooks to a physical copy. It has a great selection of audiobooks, including historical texts, classics, and out-of-print books. You may not find the latest audiobooks, but this site is still worth a visit.

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Children’s Library from the University of Maryland is a great site for all the young readers out there. It features many free classics along with other eBooks that you would like to read. The site also has a selection of award-winning books. You can access them all for free. Children’s Library is also a great place to look for languages.

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• Genre: Various
• Compatible with: Kindle, .epub , .html
• Sign-in required? No

Project Gutenberg is an esteemed online library offering complimentary public domain books. Established in 1971 by Michael S. Hart, it holds the distinction of being the earliest digital library.

Hart’s inspiration for this library sprouted when he discovered the print copy of the Declaration of Independence was priced at $1.50, which he deemed excessive. Currently, the library boasts a collection exceeding 60,000 free eBooks.

Project Gutenberg’s user-friendly website allows for effortless navigation. You can peruse the diverse categories or employ the search function. Upon spotting an intriguing book, a simple click on its title provides further details.

• Compatible with: Kindle, .epub , .pdf , .mobi
• Sign-in required? Yes

ManyBooks stands out as a stellar free eBook platform, boasting a library of over 50,000 titles from more than 600 distinct publishers. With its establishment dating back over a decade, it’s a treasure trove for both recent and classic titles.

The versatility of ManyBooks is evident in its multiple access avenues. Users can either relish titles directly via their browser or opt for downloads in assorted formats like .epub , .mobi , and .pdf , ensuring compatibility with numerous devices.

Free-eBooks

• Genre: Fiction/Non-fiction, Academics, Textbooks, and More
• Compatible with: .pdf

Free-eBooks is a remarkable repository for readers, presenting works from over 1000 new authors spread across myriad categories, be it fiction, non-fiction, or academic. Whether you’re using a Kindle, Nook, iPad, or any other eReader, you’re bound to find something enticing.

Having graced the online world since 2007, Free-eBooks is a sought-after destination for gratis books. While classics like “Pride and Prejudice” and “Alice in Wonderland” form its cornerstone, newer sensations like “The Hunger Games” and “Divergent” also make their presence felt.

For those caught in the dilemma of choice, the platform offers categorization based on fiction, non-fiction, mystery, romance, and beyond. Moreover, books can be shortlisted based on popularity, ratings, or release chronology.

• Compatible with: .pdf , .html

eBookLobby stands as a rich source of complimentary eBooks. With its intuitive design, searching for books by title, author, or keywords becomes a breeze.

The platform caters to diverse genres, encompassing fiction, non-fiction, academic, and beyond. Moreover, by setting up a free account, users can unlock supplementary perks like formulating a personalized library and earmarking their cherished eBooks.

Thanks to the array of formats on offer, users are assured of compatibility with their gadgets. Additionally, features like bookmarking, text highlighting, and note-making elevate the reading experience.

GetFreeEBooks

• Compatible with: .html

GetFreeEBooks emerges as a prized hub for free eBooks, web series, and infographics. Hosting an assortment of titles spanning multiple genres, its streamlined and user-centric design ensures effortless book discovery.

From timeless classics to contemporary gems, GetFreeEBooks promises a literary treat for every reader. Furthermore, the multitude of available formats, such as PDF, EPUB, and MOBI, ensures seamless reading across different devices.

• Compatible with: .epub

Incepted in 2008 by Mark Coker, a tech-savvy executive and former dot-com entrepreneur, Smashwords pioneered with a vision to revolutionize publishing. Their mantra, “to democratize publishing by making it free, swift, and accessible for every writer to publish and distribute their creation,” has resounded since its foundation.

With a commendable count of over 600,000 eBooks, of which 91,237 are accessible for free, Smashwords not only empowers authors with complimentary publishing but also with a holistic online platform. For those seeking supplementary services like distribution and marketing, third-party collaborations are in place, though costs might differ.

• Compatible with: .mp3

LibriVox, an altruistic venture running on the fuel of volunteerism, stands tall as a distinctive public domain audiobook initiative. Born out of the shared vision of founders Hugh McGuire and Aaron Swartz in 2005, the project’s cornerstone is to render every public domain tome in the form of audiobooks. As of now, their repository brims with over 24,000 meticulously recorded books, all up for grabs without a price tag.

The charm of LibriVox lies in its global community of devoted readers. Volunteers, transcending geographical confines, pour life into chapters from the public domain, subsequently making them available on LibriVox for the global audience. Whether you wish to immerse in the cadence online or download and savor at leisure, the choice is yours.

For those with an affinity for audiobooks, especially timeless classics or public domain treasures, LibriVox serves as an invaluable trove. While the recordings resonate with the passion of volunteers and may vary in finesse, the platform ensures variety, allowing listeners to pick renditions that resonate with their taste.

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• Genre: Computer Science, Mathematics, Technology

As a brainchild of John Wolpert, launched in 2006, FreeComputerBooks serves as a robust reservoir of computer-related books, magazines, and educational materials. With the ardent support of its volunteer community, the platform spans an extensive array of topics, from software development, web design, programming, databases, to operating systems and networking.

Beyond the sheer diversity, users have the flexibility to choose from formats like PDF, EPUB, and HTML. In addition, the platform is enriched with a plethora of free online courses, embracing areas like programming and web development.

Founded in 2013 by entrepreneurs Rakesh Jain and Manish Gupta, KnowFree emerged with the ideology of democratizing knowledge. Their vision – to dismantle barriers and make learning accessible, regardless of geographical or economic constraints – echoes in every facet of the platform.

The platform’s rich tapestry comprises articles, videos, and audio recordings, all accessible at no cost. Moreover, KnowFree empowers users to curate and share their content, making it a dynamic learning community.

For those with an insatiable thirst for knowledge or a zeal to impart their wisdom, KnowFree stands as a pivotal instrument, bridging the gap between learning and accessibility.

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• Genre: Computer Science and Programming

Catering to both budding programmers and seasoned professionals, Packt’s Free Learning section is a treasure trove of programming references and guides. The platform boasts an expansive collection of books spanning various programming languages and platforms. Regardless of your inclination – be it web development, mobile app creation, or crafting desktop applications – Packt has a curated read for you. In addition to programming-centric reads, the platform delves into realms like software development methodologies and databases.

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• Genre: Fiction, Non-fiction, Self-help
• Compatible with: .pdf , .epub , .mobi

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• Genre: Fiction, Non-fiction

Established in 2007, Feedbooks stands as a reputable digital library and e-book retailer. The platform proffers a blend of public domain treasures and original literary pieces in versatile formats. The uncluttered, user-centric interface ensures a seamless book discovery journey. Besides offering access to over 3 million books spanning a spectrum of genres, Feedbooks enhances the reading experience by curating recommendations based on individual reading histories.

PDFBooksWorld

• Compatible with: .epub , .html

PDFBooksWorld serves as a portal to the world of acclaimed literature, transformed for contemporary digital platforms. Offering an extensive range across fiction, non-fiction, and textbooks, this platform aims to rekindle the magic of classic literature for the digital age. Access to this treasure trove requires a simple registration, ensuring a tailored reading experience without incurring any costs.

International Children’s Digital Library (ICDL)

• Genre: Children
• Compatible with: ICDL Reader

With a mission to introduce children to a world of diverse literature, ICDL provides access to books in over 50 languages. Funded by generous donations from diverse institutions and individuals, the library offers free access to its vast collection, ensuring that quality reading material is accessible to every child globally. Further amplifying its impact, ICDL collaborates with the University of Maryland’s School, pioneering innovative human-computer interaction concepts.

• Genre: Multiple
• Compatible with: OverDrive Read, .epub

Envisioned by its founder Steven Potash, OverDrive has revolutionized access to free literature since the launch of its content distribution service in 2000. What began as an initiative serving nearly 100 public libraries has now expanded to an impressive network of over 81,000 global library partners, making literature more accessible to readers worldwide.

• Genre: Fiction, Factual
• Compatible with: Kindle, .pdf , .epub

Obooko invites readers into a universe of diverse literary treasures, all available at zero cost. Spanning genres from fiction and romance to business and more, Obooko boasts over 3,000 titles in its ever-growing catalog. Prioritizing reader convenience, all books are offered DRM-free, ensuring uninterrupted offline reading experiences.

FreeTechBooks

• Genre: Computer and Programming

FreeTechBooks offers an expansive collection of free computer science, engineering, and programming books. All the resources are legally available over the internet. The platform utilizes various terminologies for books, including ebooks, texts, documents, monograms, and notes.

The Online Books Page

Frequented by regular updates, The Online Books Page lets users easily search for books by their authors, titles, or serials. Readers have the option to peruse the content online or locate physical libraries housing their desired books.

• Genre: Fiction/Non-fiction, Fantasy, Paranormal Romance
• Compatible with: .epub , .mobi , .rtf

Dive into the fantastical world of Baen’s Free Library. A treasure trove for enthusiasts of science fiction novels, Baen ensures a captivating reading experience with its diverse collection.

DailyLit offers readers a unique experience by delivering books in bite-sized portions via email and RSS feed. It’s a modern approach to reading, making it easier to consume literature daily.

WikiBooks, a community-driven initiative under Wikimedia, focuses on building an open collection of educational textbooks. These resources are accessible for free and can be edited by anyone, ensuring constant updates and improvements.

Planet Ebook

• Genre: Literature
• Compatible with: .epub , .pdf , .mobi

Planet Ebook is a haven for literary enthusiasts. With its vast collection of classic literature available for free download and sharing, book lovers can dive into timeless tales anytime.

Rakuten Kobo

• Compatible with: Online reading

Rakuten Kobo boasts a vast collection of over 1 million free eBooks. It’s easy to start reading; simply filter the results by selecting “Free Only” and dive into a world of literature within minutes.

Barnes & Noble

• Compatible with: Nook App

Barnes & Noble offers a delightful range of free eBooks optimized for the Nook format. With over 1 million titles spanning genres like biography, mystery, romance, and spirituality, you’re sure to find a captivating read.

Open Culture

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Open Culture brings together a curated collection of over 350 eBooks. This platform offers a mix of classic fiction, non-fiction, and poetry, ensuring readers find a title that resonates with them.

eBook Junkie

With a vast repository of over 9,000 ebooks, eBook Junkie provides readers a rich mix of titles spanning marketing, romance, medical, and more. All these titles are available for free download in PDF format, and users can also enjoy reading them online.

• Genre: Fiction/Non-fiction, Academics, Textbooks, and more
• Compatible with: .epub , Kindle

ePubBooks simplifies your reading experience by providing a single platform for various ebook formats. The site curates your search results, offering direct links for downloading or purchasing ebooks. Whether you’re using Android, iPad, Kobo, Mac, or PC, ePubBooks has you covered with books, comics, and graphic novels.

• Compatible with: Kindle

Discover a plethora of free titles on Amazon’s Kindle store by simply searching with “$0.00”. This nifty trick reveals a vast collection of zero-dollar Kindle ebooks ready for download. However, this feature might not be available for visitors from Asia & Pacific regions.

Free Ebooke Library

Free Ebooke Library offers a diverse range of ebooks that are available under various free licenses, such as the GFDL, Creative Commons, Project Gutenberg-tm License, and others that permit free use and distribution.

Free Ebooks Download Links

Free Ebooks Download Links is a platform dedicated to sharing free ebook resources in different formats. All books on the site are published online by their authors for free viewing and printing, strictly for non-commercial use.

Book Gold Mine

• Genre: Biology, Business, Computer Science, Maths, and Physics

Delve into the rich world of academic resources with Book Gold Mine. The platform offers an extensive collection of high-quality e-books, lectures, notes, and other documents, all available for free to the user.

E-Books Directory

• Compatible with: .epub, Kindle, .html, .mobi

E-Books Directory offers a constantly expanding collection of e-books, documents, and lecture notes from across the web. Users can not only access and download these resources but can also submit their own e-books and provide comments on the existing content.

Tech Books for Free Download

If you’re keen on diving deep into the world of technology, Tech Books for Free Download is the place for you. The platform offers a range of books on various tech subjects, all available for free download.

Google Play Book Store

• Compatible with: Google Play Books

Google Play Book Store boasts an extensive collection of free e-books, textbooks, and magazines across a multitude of subjects and genres. Search for books using names or ISBNs and download your chosen reads in PDF format.

Open Library

Open Library offers a vast collection of published works available for free. Users can explore books by authors, subjects, or collections. For those with vision challenges, the platform provides books in large print formats.

Oxford Owl provides a comprehensive free e-book library tailored for children aged between 3 and 11. The collection includes renowned series such as the Oxford Reading Tree and Read Write Inc., alongside a variety of engaging storybooks.

Free Kids Books

Free Kids Books presents a unique assortment of books, resources, and textbooks suitable for children across various age groups. In addition, the platform extends its offerings to young adults, featuring books on a wide array of captivating topics.

• Compatible with: .pdf, .epub

ArdBark offers a curated selection of free e-books across various subjects. Users can explore books using tags or navigate through the diverse categories available on the platform.

Alice & Books

• Genre: Fiction/Non-fiction
• Compatible with: .pdf, .epub, .mobi

Alice & Books is dedicated to offering a vast collection, particularly classics from literature. The website features public domain literature that users can access without any charge. Its user-friendly navigation ensures a smooth browsing experience for book enthusiasts.

PDF Drive functions as a search engine for books, magazines, and academic content available in PDF format. It hosts an extensive range of free literature across multiple subjects. Users can instantly view the number of pages and downloads for each book from the preview section.

TradePub’s Ebook Directory provides an extensive array of professional and career development resources. The platform showcases white papers, case studies, ebooks, and magazines related to various professional sectors.

• Compatible with: Kindle, Nook App, Apple Books, Kobo Books

BookBub boasts a diverse range of e-books from various genres and categories. While the platform contains both paid and free content, users can navigate to the ‘free’ category to access complimentary materials.

Standard Ebooks

• Compatible with: .epub, Kindle, .html

Standard Ebooks presents a comprehensive collection of free and professional-grade resources. Users have the flexibility to download individual books or opt for bulk downloads based on collections, authors, publication months, or subjects.

Freeditorial

• Compatible with: .epub, Kindle, .pdf, .html

Freeditorial is an international platform where authors upload their literary creations. The vast majority of these books are freely accessible for downloading. Additionally, the platform features downloadable and shareable editions of renowned literary works.

DigiLibraries

• Compatible with: .epub, .pdf, .mobi

DigiLibraries boasts an expansive collection of complimentary e-books spanning numerous categories. With its dynamic inventory, the platform continually adds new resources, providing readers with a rich and diverse reading experience.

Free-Books.uk

• Compatible with: .pdf, .html

Free Ebooks UK is a haven for literature enthusiasts, offering a diverse range of fiction, non-fiction, and audiobooks. Readers can conveniently download content in ePUB, Kindle, or PDF formats.

PDFsBooks goes beyond providing just literary resources. It extends its offerings to include study advice, articles, exam preparation materials, and other beneficial content. Users can easily search for books using tags and download them in ePUB, Mobi, or PDF formats.

Centsless Books

Centsless Books is a diverse platform offering free ebooks and audiobooks across a variety of categories. The platform also encourages emerging authors to showcase their work, allowing readers to explore fresh literary talents.

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• Chapter 1: Hello, C#! Welcome, .NET!
• Chapter 2: Speaking C#
• Chapter 3: Controlling Flow, Converting Types, and Handling Exceptions
• Chapter 4: Writing, Debugging, and Testing...

Introducing this book and its contents

Let’s get started by introducing you to the code solutions and structure of this book.

Getting code solutions for this book

The GitHub repository for this book has solutions using full application projects for all code tasks and exercises, found at the following link:

https://github.com/markjprice/cs12dotnet8

After navigating to the GitHub repository in your web browser, press the . (dot) key on your keyboard, or manually change .com to .dev in the link to convert the repository into a live code editor based on Visual Studio Code using GitHub Codespaces, as shown in Figure 1.1 :

Figure 1.1: GitHub Codespaces live editing the book’s GitHub repository

We provide you with a PDF file that has color images of the screenshots and diagrams used in this book. You can download this file from https://packt.link/gbp/9781837635870 .

Visual Studio Code in a web browser is great to run alongside your...

Setting up your development environment

Before you start programming, you’ll need a code editor for C#. Microsoft has a family of code editors and Integrated Development Environments ( IDEs ), which include:

• Visual Studio 2022 for Windows
• Visual Studio Code for Windows, Mac, or Linux
• Visual Studio Code for the Web or GitHub Codespaces

Third parties have created their own C# code editors, for example, JetBrains Rider, which is available for Windows, Mac, or Linux but does have a license cost. JetBrains Rider is popular with more experienced .NET developers.

Warning! Although JetBrains is a fantastic company with great products, both Rider and the ReSharper extension for Visual Studio are software, and all software has bugs and quirky behavior. For example, they might show errors like “Cannot resolve symbol” in your Razor Pages, Razor views, and Blazor components. Yet you can build and run those files because there is no...

Understanding .NET

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” – George Santayana

.NET, .NET Core, .NET Framework, and Xamarin are related and overlapping platforms for developers used to build applications and services.

If you are not familiar with the history of .NET, then I introduce you to each of these .NET concepts at the following link:

https://github.com/markjprice/cs12dotnet8/blob/main/docs/ch01-dotnet-history.md

Understanding .NET support

.NET versions are either Long Term Support ( LTS ), Standard Term Support (STS) (formerly known as Current ), or Preview , as described in the following list:

• LTS releases are a good choice for applications that you do not intend to update frequently, although you must update the .NET runtime for your production code monthly. LTS releases are supported by Microsoft for 3 years after General Availability ( GA ), or 1 year after the next LTS release ships...

Building console apps using Visual Studio 2022

The goal of this section is to showcase how to build a console app using Visual Studio 2022 for Windows.

If you do not have a Windows computer or want to use Visual Studio Code, then you can skip this section since the code will be the same; just the tooling experience is different. But I recommend that you review this section because it does explain some of the code and how top-level programs work, and that information applies to all code editors.

This section is also available in the GitHub repository (so it can be updated after publishing if needed) at the following link:

https://github.com/markjprice/cs12dotnet8/blob/main/docs/code-editors/vs4win.md

If you want to see similar instructions for using JetBrains Rider, they are available in the GitHub repository at the following link:

https://github.com/markjprice/cs12dotnet8/blob/main/docs/code-editors/rider.md

Writing code using Visual Studio 2022

Let’...

Building console apps using Visual Studio Code

The goal of this section is to showcase how to build a console app using Visual Studio Code and the dotnet CLI.

If you never want to try Visual Studio Code or the dotnet command-line tool, then please feel free to skip this section, and then continue with the Making good use of the GitHub repository for this book section.

Both the instructions and screenshots in this section are for Windows, but the same actions will work with Visual Studio Code on the macOS and Linux variants.

The main differences will be native command-line actions such as deleting a file: both the command and the path are likely to be different on Windows or macOS and Linux. Luckily, the dotnet CLI tool itself and its commands are identical on all platforms.

Writing code using Visual Studio Code

Let’s get started writing code!

• Start your favorite tool for working with the filesystem, for example, File Explorer on Windows or Finder...

Making good use of the GitHub repository for this book

Git is a commonly used source code management system. GitHub is a company, website, and desktop application that makes it easier to manage Git. Microsoft purchased GitHub in 2018, so it will continue to get closer integration with Microsoft tools.

I created a GitHub repository for this book, and I use it for the following:

• To store the solution code for the book that can be maintained after the print publication date.
• To provide extra materials that extend the book, like errata fixes, small improvements, lists of useful links, and optional sections about topics that cannot fit in the printed book.
• To provide a place for readers to get in touch with me if they have issues with the book.

Good Practice : I strongly recommend that all readers review the errata, improvements, post-publication changes, and common errors pages before attempting any coding task in this book. You can find them...

Looking for help

This section is all about how to find quality information about programming on the web.

Reading the documentation on Microsoft Learn

The definitive resource for getting help with Microsoft developer tools and platforms is in the technical documentation on Microsoft Learn, and you can find it at the following link: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/docs .

Documentation links in this book

The official Microsoft documentation for .NET needs to cover all versions. The default version shown in the documentation is always the most recent GA version.

For example, between November 2023 and November 2024, the default version of .NET shown in documentation pages will be 8.0. Between November 2024 and November 2025, the default version of .NET will be 9.0. The following link will automatically direct to the current version depending on the current date:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/api/system.diagnostics.codeanalysis.stringsyntaxattribute

Practicing and exploring

Let’s now test your knowledge and understanding by trying to answer some questions, getting some hands-on practice, and going into the topics covered throughout this chapter in greater detail.

Exercise 1.1 – Test your knowledge

Try to answer the following questions, remembering that although most answers can be found in this chapter, you should do some online research or code writing to answer others:

• Is Visual Studio 2022 better than Visual Studio Code?
• Are .NET 5 and later better than .NET Framework?
• What is .NET Standard and why is it still important?
• Why can a programmer use different languages, for example, C# and F#, to write applications that run on .NET?
• What is a top-level program and how do you access any command-line arguments?
• What is the name of the entry point method of a .NET console app and how should it be explicitly declared if you are not using the top-level program feature?

In this chapter, we:

• Set up your development environment.
• Discussed the similarities and differences between modern .NET, .NET Core, .NET Framework, Xamarin, and .NET Standard in an online article.
• Used Visual Studio 2022 and Visual Studio Code with the .NET SDK CLI to create a couple of simple console apps grouped in a solution.
• Learned how to download the solution code for this book from its GitHub repository.
• Learned how to find help. This could be in the traditional way, by using help command switches, documentation, and articles, or the modern way, by having a conversation with a coding expert AI, or using an AI-based tool to perform “grunt work.”

In the next chapter, you will learn how to “speak” C#.

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