Best Tips to Download Free ebooks
by Ray Arnold Marketing ManagerAs an avid reader,
you're probably right now in the process of making the leap from reading
conventional books to ebooks. The technology is exciting, the process is
convenient, there's much less clutter, no garage sales to worry about when you
move and you can read/listen anywhere, anytime.
However, as a newbie
ebook enthusiast, you're also discovering that ebooks are far from cheap. In
fact, they cost as much or sometimes more than the regular hardback versions. A
lot of so-called “free” websites ask you to become a member, or you're required
to fill in complicated registrations or they put you on various lists for
receiving newsletters, updates and general spam. Today the challenge is not
about getting ebooks, but about how to download free ebooks.
But honestly, there's
a veritable ocean of free stuff out there! Whatever the kind of eReader you
have including Kindle, Nook, a Sony Reader or a Google Nexus, they all come
with features that not only allow you to make fantastic on-line purchases, but
allow you to download your favorite authors as well.
- Most of the free downloads are either
promos, out-of-copyright books or works of pre-1923 writers. This makes
all the great classics available to you, completely free. So look for
books written by such authors.
- Ensure that you know who's providing the
free ebook.
- Read the fine print and understand the
terms and conditions of use.
- Another useful tip is to trawl through
paid sites for books marked at $0.00. You might find some great stuff
there. Amazon too has a dedicated free section.
- Swapping books is one way of finding books
you haven't read yet. Some sites have a “lend” feature that allows you to
share a book you've paid for. This is one way of keeping your inventory
lean and mean!
- Your local library is, surprisingly, a
fabulous resource to download free ebooks. Many libraries offer
services known as Overdrive which allow readers to get the books of their
choice, free.
- As we said before, there's tons of free
stuff floating around the Net. Project Gutenberg and other such endeavors
have carefully converted timeless classics into readable text. There are
also hundreds of sites offering free audio books.
- Some websites specialize in genres. Others
may offer an eclectic variety. If you're looking specifically for
textbooks, academic material, fiction, children's books, poetry, theater,
travelogues, history, philosophy, etc., sites like Loyalbooks.com have a
wonderful selection of such works.
- A smart tip is to change your location
while browsing. Some websites offer free downloads in certain countries
but not in others.
- If you come across a free ebook that
you've been wanting, download it immediately. Prices and offers can change
within hours.
- Ensure that the download is compatible
with the format you're using. There are also lots of apps that can help
you with downloads.
- Subscribe to RSS feeds to get constant
updates on great offers. Some sites offer free borrowing if you purchase a
membership or a reader from them.
- Keep these handy hints in mind while you download
free ebooks!
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