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3 Places to Find Free E-Books

We all love the smell of fresh paper and ink, but you can't beat the convenience of a free e-book.

Glorie Martinez
Jan 12, 2025
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I probably love reading more than your average person. Ever since I was a kid, getting lost in the pages of a good story has been one of my favorite pastimes. Yet, I can't deny that reading physical books can be inconvenient. Hardcovers are heavy, paperbacks tear or get waterlogged, every format is pricey unless you shop used.

Don't get me wrong- I love toting around a heavy book with a beautiful cover whenever I get the chance. But for the times when I'm trying to save money and space, e-books have been a lifesaver. The best part: sometimes they don't cost a thing! Here are 3 resources for finding free e-books.

Libby

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www.overdrive.com

Have a library card but no motivation to visit the library on a daily basis? Now, you can check out books from your phone! Libby is the reading app from Overdrive. You can use it to borrow e-books, audio books, magazines and more from your local library system.

Open Library

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openlibrary.org

According to its website, Open Library is "a universal catalog for metadata." Once you register for a free account, you can read any book you find on the site online (pending a potential waitlist). If you download the Adobe Digital Editions software, you can download books in PDF and ePub formats.

Project Gutenberg

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www.gutenberg.org

Project Gutenberg is an online library of over 60,000 e-books. You'll find great literature in Kindle and ePub formats, with a focus on older works on which U.S. copyright has expired. Perfect for classics reading assignments! The best part: all the books are proofread and digitally uploaded by volunteers.

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