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| - | =====Free eBooks===== | + | ~~NOCACHE~~ <fc # |
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| + | ===== Free eBooks ===== | ||
| There are many places you can find eBooks on the Internet.\\ | There are many places you can find eBooks on the Internet.\\ | ||
| Here are a few, and this page is aimed for Kindle (application or device).\\ | Here are a few, and this page is aimed for Kindle (application or device).\\ | ||
| //Note that some books are free to read on Amazon, but only if you have Kindle Unlimited (beware).// \\ | //Note that some books are free to read on Amazon, but only if you have Kindle Unlimited (beware).// \\ | ||
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| - | Some of these from [[https:// | + | See my [[Tracking Books Read]] page to see an example on tracking a large book collection. |
| - | ^ Service ^ URL ^ Notes ^ Types ^ | + | Some of these from [[https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-best-6-sites-to-get-free-ebooks/|https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-best-6-sites-to-get-free-ebooks/]] -- note that the info may be dated. |
| - | |BookBub | [[http://bookbub.com]] | You choose book categories you like (e.g., Mystery, Romance) and give them your email address, you get daily emails with suggestions of books. | + | |
| - | |Lexington Library\\ (Overdrive) | [[http://www.carylibrary.org]] | Books are free to read but you have limited time (3 weeks) to read them. (Can you get more time?)\\ **How to use**\\ 1. Search for the book\\ 2. Choose ” | + | |
| - | | IfItBreaks | [[http:// | + | |
| - | | Project Gutenberg | [[http:// | + | |
| - | | Open Culture | [[http://www.openculture.com/free_ebooks]] | 800 ebooks, plus audio books, movies, online courses, more. | Kindle | | + | |
| - | | Fussy Librarian | [[http:// | + | |
| - | | Free-eBooks | [[https:// | + | |
| - | |Library Genesis|http:// | + | |
| - | |Centsless Books|https:// | + | |
| - | |ManyBooks|http:// | + | |
| - | |Feedbooks|http:// | + | |
| - | |PDFBooksWorld|http:// | + | |
| - | |Ebooks Bike|http:// | + | |
| + | This information is correct as of 2018, with a few updates, however it may need updating (please [[mailto: | ||
| + | ^Service^URL^Notes^Types| | ||
| + | |BookBub|[[http:// | ||
| + | |Lexington Library \\ (Overdrive)|[[http:// | ||
| + | |IfItBreaks|[[http:// | ||
| + | |Project Gutenberg|[[http:// | ||
| + | |Open Culture|[[http:// | ||
| + | |Fussy Librarian|[[http:// | ||
| + | |Free-eBooks|[[https:// | ||
| + | |Library Genesis|[[http:// | ||
| + | |Centsless Books|[[https:// | ||
| + | |ManyBooks|[[http:// | ||
| + | |Feedbooks|[[http:// | ||
| + | |PDFBooksWorld|[[http:// | ||
| + | |EbookBike|[[http:// | ||
| + | |GetFreeBooks|[[https:// | ||
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| + | The following pages are dated 2018.\\ | ||
| [[https:// | [[https:// | ||
| [[https:// | [[https:// | ||
| - | ====Buying these free books on Amazon==== | + | ==== Buying these free books on Amazon ==== |
| Make sure that the book/ | Make sure that the book/ | ||
| Select your Kindle device under ” | Select your Kindle device under ” | ||
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| - | ====Getting a Kindle Paperwhite==== | + | ==== Getting a Kindle Paperwhite ==== |
| - | This found 26jun2018. | + | |
| - | White https:// | + | |
| - | Black https:// | + | |
| - | Combine with MR deal for an additional $40 off -- Amex Membership Rewards Cardholders can benefit | + | |
| - | ([[https:// | + | |
| - | //not sure how long this will last!// | + | |
| - | Found on 10july2018. Amazon selling Kindle Paperwhite, refurb, | + | I'm not selling…it' |
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| + | Today (3/15/2020) I see Amazon selling Kindle Paperwhite for $89.99 and up. The newer model is waterproof, reads audio books, and has more storage than the previous model. | ||
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| + | It's best to search Amazon for ” | ||
| Note\\ | Note\\ | ||
| - | IMHO it' | + | I have the previous 4GB model. It's holding around 300 books waiting for me to read, and despite this still has 2GB space available for more books. |
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| Comment\\ | Comment\\ | ||
| - | I use the Omotion Kindle Paperwhite Case Cover to protect my Paperwhite. Cost is $14.99 and it's very thin and protective, I've had it since 12/2016 and it's working fine. Comes in a variety of colors, I have Black. [[https:// | + | I use the Omotion Kindle Paperwhite Case Cover to protect my Paperwhite. Cost is $6.99 today (3/ |
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| + | ==== Formats ==== | ||
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| + | See [[https:// | ||
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| + | As of this update (2024), the .epub format is supported by probably all devices, including: | ||
| + | Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle readers; Kindle app on PC, Macintosh, Android, etc; | ||
| + | Kobo; iBooks on Macintosh and iOS devices; Nook; and more. | ||
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| + | === Using Calibre to convert format === | ||
| + | If you have a book that's not .epub: | ||
| + | * Copy the book to the Calibre main screen | ||
| + | * Select the book in the list, and click Convert Books | ||
| + | * Choose output format. For Kindle paperwhite or Kindle on iPad, use '' | ||
| + | * When the conversion is complete, the book will be stored in your user directory/ | ||
| + | * You can then email this converted file to your paperwhite' | ||
| + | * You will get an email from Amazon asking you to verify that you want to download the book(s). | ||
| + | * Go to your device and enjoy your book! | ||
| - | ====Formats==== | ||
| - | See [[https:// | ||
| - | ^ Format ^ Device(s) ^ | ||
| - | | Kindle | Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle readers; Kindle app on PC, Macintosh, Android, etc | | ||
| - | | ePub | Kobo, iBooks on Macintosh and iOS devices, Nook, and more. Must be converted for use on Kindle; see [[https:// | ||
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