One of the factors that put many people off getting an ebook reader is the cost of buying ebooks from Amazon or one of the other ebook publishers. It is not uncommon to find that a digital ebook download can actually cost more than the paper back version of some books. However, the good news is that it is possible to quite legally get free ebook downloads if you know where to go.
The law states that all books whose authors have been dead for over seventy years are out of copyright and therefore are in the public domain. Although the laws may vary slightly from country to country the classic from earlier time are now all in the public domain. By using a search engine you should be able to find copies of books by authors such as Dickens, Jane Austin and other authors available as free downloads.
If you are looking for free ebooks a good place to start is the online ebook stores such as Amazon Kindle Store. If you type in “free ebooks” into the sites search engine you will find several pages of free books. Both Amazon and Apple I Books have a selection of free ebooks as well as a selection of cheap books which can be purchased for a dollar or less.
Other Online Collections
When you’ve exhausted the free eBooks of the main eBook stores then here are a few other resources you may want to check out:
1) Project Gutenberg: This website is the most famous, and has thousands of free eBooks available to download in a variety of eReader formats.
2) Google Books: If you’re looking for classic books, Google Books is a good place to start. Google also run their eBook Store in the US for a greater selection of eBooks, both free and paid.
3) MobileRead.com: This isn’t just a resource for free eReader books – though it has many, organized by category – it’s a whole resource where you can chat with other avid readers. They will often make announcements here when Amazon launches new devices or when there are new free eBooks added to the store.
Borrow eBooks From Friends
All eBooks that you buy from stores such as Amazon will be protected, making it difficult to share them with friends. The good news, however, is that some eBook readers let you lend out books for a limited period of time. You’ll have to check the particular book and your device to make sure this is possible.
Borrow eBooks From Digital Libraries
Lastly, don’t forget your local library! Although they’re famous for physical books, many are now offering free eReader books to members. They may or may not be available for your particular eBook reading device, but most users can at least access the books through their computers.
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