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ErisEpicene t1_j4i8ca6 wrote
Reply to comment by Jenstarflower in Without access to a library, what is the best and most affordable way to read a lot? by sadlegbeard
And Project Gutenberg and Standard Ebooks for public domain works.
cookiesadist t1_j4i84mo wrote
Reply to Without access to a library, what is the best and most affordable way to read a lot? by sadlegbeard
If you google a book title with full text and pdf, you can find copies on the internet of many, many things. You can also use project Gutenberg for classics. All free.
bettinafairchild t1_j4i7r58 wrote
Reply to Without access to a library, what is the best and most affordable way to read a lot? by sadlegbeard
Most libraries at this point have eBooks you can borrow and read on your phone. Same with audiobooks. You never have to leave your house. Check out the apps Libby and Overdrive. Even if your local library doesn’t have that, you can find libraries via those apps that you can use.
teal1317 OP t1_j4i7puz wrote
Reply to comment by whiskey_galore in Disappointed by PKD's Anti-Abortion Writing by teal1317
Apologies I didn't mean to misspell his name
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Mayor__Defacto t1_j4i6me1 wrote
Reply to Without access to a library, what is the best and most affordable way to read a lot? by sadlegbeard
If you can get yourself to the library once, you can get yourself a library card, and then you can use that to get ebooks from them without going there.
MainzKidEinz t1_j4i6f5c wrote
Reply to Without access to a library, what is the best and most affordable way to read a lot? by sadlegbeard
Pirating eBooks. Kindle is 60$ for base model.
Ravioverlord t1_j4i5mh2 wrote
Reply to comment by Lizk4 in Without access to a library, what is the best and most affordable way to read a lot? by sadlegbeard
Gutenberg is my fav way to read, I've had so many books I've found that I'd never stumble upon otherwise. Some really cool old guides to handicraft and stuff are forever saved to my iPad from there.
Also In the Ibook app on iPad you can change settings like screen color/brightness/text size etc. I do the warmer BG that is like a book with lower screen brightness and it helps a lot.
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meownarchy t1_j4i41mq wrote
Reply to Without access to a library, what is the best and most affordable way to read a lot? by sadlegbeard
My mom uses paperbackswap.com to cycles books in and out of her collection. It's basically an online community where people will list what books they have available and trade for other books to read. She loves it and she's even made friends there lol. Not sure the demographic of the community and what's usually available, but worth checking out I think!
books-ModTeam t1_j4i3chw wrote
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Per Rule 3.6: No distribution or solicitation of pirated books.
We aren't telling you not to discuss piracy (it is an important topic), but we do not allow anyone to share links and info on where to find pirated copies. This rule comes from no personal opinion of the mods' regarding piracy, but because /r/books is an open, community-driven forum and it is important for us to abide the wishes of the publishing industry.
lokilady1 t1_j4i2e5p wrote
Reply to Without access to a library, what is the best and most affordable way to read a lot? by sadlegbeard
BookBub has free online books. Also Amazon kindle has a lot of free books
HappyLeading8756 t1_j4i1bg5 wrote
Reply to Without access to a library, what is the best and most affordable way to read a lot? by sadlegbeard
I personally use Kindle and I find it to be a great investment - comfortable, light, battery lasts for weeks, customizable.
I use Kindle Unlimited & Kindle offers to buy books. There's also Project Gutenberg, Open Library and I know that various libraries offer also e-books.
I spend 5-20$ on books a month and have plenty to read.
Teesside-Tyrant t1_j4i17x5 wrote
Reply to comment by cmdr1337 in That feeling of loss when you finish a great book by Not_l0st
I've still got The Shepard's Crown sat in my bookcase, unread. I'm waiting for when the time is right. When I am ready to accept that the full story of the Discworld is done.
hannah_nj t1_j4i0iy0 wrote
Reply to Without access to a library, what is the best and most affordable way to read a lot? by sadlegbeard
I have a Kobo e-reader (the model that’s closest to a Kindle Paperwhite) and I think it’s absolutely worth the investment. Similarly to Kindle in the US, my e-reader lets me connect to my library so I can borrow ebooks straight onto it for free!
You don’t need an e-reader to use the Kindle app or the Libby app (connects to your library and lets you borrow ebooks and audiobooks), but if screens bother your eyes then I think it’s worth the investment. The ~$120 price seems steep for a one-time purchase, but since books cost about $20-30 new (probably around $5-10 each including shipping if you buy them used?), it pays for itself quickly!
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Reply to comment by isisvda_ in Without access to a library, what is the best and most affordable way to read a lot? by sadlegbeard
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pinkpanter555 t1_j4hykrk wrote
Yes and you want to call the writer and ask him or her. Sooooo what are you waiting for shouldn’t you do something important like write the next book 😂😂😂😂
le_fromage_puant t1_j4hxz25 wrote
Reply to Without access to a library, what is the best and most affordable way to read a lot? by sadlegbeard
Libby app for e- and audiobooks, archive.org also has older books. And your library may have access to Kanopy for movies, too
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IAmAlive_YouAreDead t1_j4hwwmp wrote
Reply to Without access to a library, what is the best and most affordable way to read a lot? by sadlegbeard
If being unable to drive is the barrier, can you get public transport to the library?
Tortuga917 t1_j4hwnkw wrote
Reply to Without access to a library, what is the best and most affordable way to read a lot? by sadlegbeard
I'll add that maybe you should try blue light glasses if the screen is hurting your eyes.
Also, if you don't have glasses, you might actually need them! My eyes started hurting during covid from screens all day, and lo and behold, turns out I needed glasses.
isisvda_ t1_j4hw7j7 wrote
Reply to Without access to a library, what is the best and most affordable way to read a lot? by sadlegbeard
If you like listening to audiobooks, I would recommend Scribd. It’s €12 a month for me and you can listen to an unlimited amount of audiobooks! I think more audiobook subscription services have this, but I have only used Scribd and it works great. If you’re unsure about audiobooks you can try a free trial as well I think! Goodluck
kafkaluvr t1_j4hv09f wrote
Reply to comment by SoundbudsSlimCognito in Without access to a library, what is the best and most affordable way to read a lot? by sadlegbeard
I use my kindle for uni notes - using free online convertors turn whatever format into a PDF, it only takes a minute. This is readable by kindles :)
CMAC_212 t1_j4i8i3x wrote
Reply to Without access to a library, what is the best and most affordable way to read a lot? by sadlegbeard
Download the app Overdrive. It uses the public library system to check out free e books and audio books