Reading free books is a great way to get lost in a story or learn from others without breaking the bank. Whether you’re into fiction, nonfiction, or just looking for something new, free books make it easy to try out a variety of authors without a financial commitment. They’re perfect for anyone on a budget who is looking to read more or build their digital library.
You’ve probably seen other lists of places to find free ebooks, some of which are even longer and more comprehensive than ours. Our list of places to find free books isn’t meant to cover every site out there, but instead, it focuses on the best ones. Our picks were chosen as the top choices because they’re easy to use and offer a wide variety of titles, so you can spend less time searching and more time reading. And, of course, the sites on our list are trusted sources where you can find books legally, without having to worry about the ramifications of accessing pirated content. We hope you find some great books and authors through our picks of the best free book websites. Happy reading!
LIST OF FREE BOOK WEBSITES
| Location | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| RECOMMENDED Amazon.com | Kindle Ebooks | Retail website featuring the largest selection of ebooks for Kindle app and devices, sortable by genre |
| BarnesAndNoble.com | Nook Ebooks | Retail website featuring ebooks for Nook app and devices |
| BookBub.com | Ebooks | Curator website listing high quality ebooks |
| RECOMMENDED DigitalBookToday.com | Kindle Ebooks | Curator website listing high quality ebooks in many major genres |
| Freebooksy | Ebooks | Curator website |
| Gutenberg.org aka Project Gutenberg | Ebooks | Website primarily featuring public domain titles |
| Kobo.com | Ebooks | Retail website featuring ebooks for Kobo app and devices |
| Library Click here to find a library near you | Physical Books and Audiobooks | Your local library offers a wide selection of physical books and audiobooks |
| Little Free Libraries LittleFreeLibrary.org | Physical Books | Little Free Libraries are located in many neighborhoods, each featuring a small but eclectic variety of books |
| Loyalbooks.com | Ebooks and Audiobooks | Website featuring public domain titles |
| ManyBooks.net | Ebooks | Curator website |
| OpenLibrary.org | Ebooks | Website featuring public domain titles |
| Overdrive.com (Library card required) | Ebooks and Audiobooks | Overdrive offers ebooks in conjunction with thousands of local libraries across the world |
| Smashwords.com | Ebooks | Retailer website featuring ebooks |
This list is provided for informational purposes only. Indies Today does not endorse or support any of these sites.
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