10+ Platforms to Download eBooks for Free
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Whether you have a Kindle or you like reading on your iPhone or iPad, there's no doubt that reading digital books is a blessing in disguise.
You can take hundreds of books with you without breaking a sweat or taking up any space from your bag. Of course, it's got its drawbacks. The first one is that digital books or eBooks are pretty expensive.
Sure, some books are as cheap as $0.99, but if you want one of the best-sellers or most popular books of the moment, chances are, you'll have to pay over ten bucks for it.
Fortunately, you don't have to spend that much money on all the books in your library. There are a lot of places where you can find hundreds of thousands of eBooks for free. Continue reading for some of the best platforms you need to search for first.
Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg is one of the most popular websites to find and download eBooks for free.
This platform offers over 60,000 eBooks for you to download and read at no cost. Whether you're looking for fiction or non-fiction books, you can find a lot of amazing books for you to discover, including some timeless classics.
All the free books are in the public domain, so you don't have to worry about breaking any laws.
Project Gutenberg lets you download any eBook to read on your Kindle or iPhone, or you can also read them on your favorite browser.
Many Books
Ironically, Many Books doesn't offer as many books as you'd think, especially when compared to other options on the list.
Still, it has a library of over 50,000 eBooks available to download for free. There are a lot of free books that are in the public domain, but Many Books is also known for hosting a place for many authors to self-publish their own work. Most books you'll find are free to download, but Many Books also offers discounts for more recent and popular titles.
There are many types of books. Whether you're looking for fiction, non-fiction, a book to learn how to cook, or improve your health, Many Books has you covered.
You can download any book as a PDF or epub file for your Kindle.
Open Library
Open Library is a great place to find free eBooks and Audiobooks for free.
Open Library offers over 3 million ebooks that you can read for free, whether you want fiction or non-fiction. On top of that, what's great about Open Library is that it also lets you borrow more modern books for a couple of weeks, so you can read them without having to buy them.
Every free book can be downloaded as an epub or PDF file, so you'll be able to read them on your iPhone or Kindle eReader.
The Internet Archive
If you were wondering where Open Library gets its books from, the answer is The Internet Archive.
As you can probably guess by the name, The Internet Archive has a huge list of titles you can read and download for free. On top of the many millions of books available for free, there are over 2 million titles you can borrow for free, too, just like the Open Library.
Another great thing about The Internet Archive is that it doesn't only have ebooks. You can also listen to audiobooks, watch movies and TV shows, and even download music.
Even if you aren't an avid reader, The Internet Archive has something you'll probably love.
Barnes & Noble Nook Store
You've probably heard of Barnes & Noble, but did you know they also have a Nook Store where you can find free eBooks?
There are many books that you can read and download to your heart's content. Unfortunately, you can't download these books as a PDF or epub file. Instead, you can access and read them via the Nook mobile app for Android and iPhone, but it's still a great way to keep your favorite books with you at all times.
Additionally, the Nook Store also offers many audiobooks you can check out. Unfortunately, these aren't free, and you'll need to get a B&N Audiobooks subscription that'll cost you around $15 per month.
However, it does offer a 30-day free trial you can use to find out if the Nook store is really worth it for you.
Amazon Kindle Store
Sure, Amazon sells a lot of eBooks, some of which can be expensive, but the company also offers a lot of free titles, and you can download them without any hassle.
Believe it or not, you can find a lot of free eBooks on the Amazon Kindle store. Just like the Nook store, you can't download them as PDF files or as any other file. Instead, you can only download them and read them on the Kindle app on your iPhone. Likewise, you can also download them to your Kindle eReader.
What's even better than finding free titles to read on your phone or Kindle is that you can find titles in different languages like Spanish and Arabic, which you don't find easily, especially when we're talking about free eBooks.
Free-Ebooks
The name says it all, but Free-Ebooks is a great website to find amazing books online.
But be careful; you won't be able to download any book you want. With Free-Ebooks, you can download up to five different books per month for free. Yes, it's way less than other platforms on this list, but there are so many great titles that you might want to take a look at on this website.
And if you really want to download more books, you can subscribe to its VIP plan, which costs $50 per month. With it, you'll have access to download any eBooks you want.
LibriVox
LibriVox is a great platform if you're more of an audiobook type of person.
There are many fiction and non-fiction titles for you to enjoy. All books are in the public domain, so there's nothing illegal here. And the books are read by real-life contributors instead of machines.
LibriVox is the best place to find free audiobooks you can listen to on the web, your iPhone, or your iPad.
Google Play Books
Just like Amazon, you probably don't think that Google Play Books offers free ebooks for you to download. However, you can find a lot of free titles and maybe even some hidden gems that you never thought you'd enjoy.
Just like Amazon, you won't be able to download eBooks in any file you want. You can, however, read them on the Google Play Books app, which is available on both Android and iPhone.
To find free books, all you need to do is type free in the Google Play Books search bar. Then, the website will show you the best free books and audiobooks the platform has to offer.
Overdrive
Overdrive is considered one of the best places to find eBooks for free. The best part is that you can find both classic, public domain books or popular titles that have just been released. Not only that, but you can also find a lot of audiobooks you can listen to for free.
However, there's a catch. To use Overdrive, you'll need to have a public library card, or you need to be a student. Or else, you won't be able to borrow or access any of the thousands of titles Overdrive has to offer.
International Children's Digital Library
Who says you're the only one who gets to have fun with free ebooks. Thanks to the International Children's Digital Library, your kids can also find many titles to read for free online.
You can find hundreds of books in four different languages, including English, German, Yiddish, and Persian. Not only that, but the website offers many different books for different reading levels. If your kids are just starting out reading, or they're avid readers already, you'll find a book that adjusts to their skills.
