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elizamo t1_j4kuilv wrote
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Kindle + Libby with a library card!
Standard-Counter-422 t1_j4ksszb wrote
Reply to comment by Roylotte in Without access to a library, what is the best and most affordable way to read a lot? by sadlegbeard
Yeah, our library has a Bookmobile for neighbourhoods that are too far from library branches! Definitely look into it!
Lotensify t1_j4krj42 wrote
Reply to comment by kafkaluvr in Without access to a library, what is the best and most affordable way to read a lot? by sadlegbeard
How exactly do you use kindle for uni notes?
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Da_Moose65 t1_j4kgvpy wrote
Reply to Without access to a library, what is the best and most affordable way to read a lot? by sadlegbeard
If you get a Kobo, you can browse and borrow your local library's books straight from the device! I love my Kobo Libre 2.
Monicks t1_j4kgalv wrote
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Standard Ebooks is a volunteer-driven project that produces new editions of public domain ebooks that are lovingly formatted, open source, free of U.S. copyright restrictions, and free of cost. https://standardebooks.org/
GFVeggie t1_j4kffz4 wrote
When I get that feeling, I pick up the book and read it all over again. I always find something I've missed and it helps fill the hole.
Unpopularwithpipl t1_j4kaokg wrote
Reply to Without access to a library, what is the best and most affordable way to read a lot? by sadlegbeard
Library apps like overdrive, libby, cloud library and hoopla. Free and just need a library card.
regrettableredditor t1_j4k9fyf wrote
Reply to Without access to a library, what is the best and most affordable way to read a lot? by sadlegbeard
If your library doesn’t use libby, call them up/check their website if they use a different service. Mine isn’t on Libby but they do use something called CloudLibrary. It’s clunky and they don’t have all the books I wish they did, but a fair amount, audiobooks too!
I also like to go to my local barnes & noble and just read for as long as I can in their cafe then put them back when I’m done (taking care to not stain/bend/damage the books of course.) Mines not that strict so I’ll bring my own tea/coffee a lot of the time. I’ve read many books that way, especially shorter fantasy books that typically don’t take me more than a sitting or two.
Finally check to see if Kindle/Audible/Nook have free trials or discounted intro rates. You don’t need a specific device anymore, they all have apps that let you read on your phone/tablet/computer now.
Bad_Becky t1_j4k2gd8 wrote
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Wait, what??
IAmNotAFetish t1_j4k21yy wrote
Reply to Without access to a library, what is the best and most affordable way to read a lot? by sadlegbeard
I got a used kindle paperwhite off of ebay for like $40 . It is an older generation but still does the job. You might want to consider going that route. As many others mentioned, you can checkout ebooks thru the libby app on your phone and have it delivered to your kindle.
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MissAngela66 t1_j4jzdiu wrote
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Garage sales
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anon-tenn-847 t1_j4jtxts wrote
Reply to comment by jefrye in Without access to a library, what is the best and most affordable way to read a lot? by sadlegbeard
Got my refurbished kindle paperwhite for 50
BixaorellanaIsDot t1_j4jttzm wrote
Reply to Without access to a library, what is the best and most affordable way to read a lot? by sadlegbeard
I see a couple of people have mentioned BookBub & others have mentioned the free Kindle app. I add my vote to both those things.
The Kindle app allows you to adjust the brightness of the screen & its color, the type face, boldness, line spacing, etc. All of that means you can create a very comfortable reading experience.
BookBub will send you an email every day with books at really low bargain prices, usually only available for 24 hours. They are put at those prices for promotional reasons and can include new releases, pre-releases, books from series, etc. An author whose book was included in one of these offers told me that authors get the same royalty for the books sold on promotion as they do for those sold at full price. Nice to know! You can tweak your preferences in order to be (mostly) offered stuff that will appeal to you. These ebooks don't have to be bought from Amazon. Generally, the same deals will be on Barnes & Noble, Kobo, etc.
LiteraryReadIt t1_j4jo99a wrote
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Thank you for telling me.
PAnnNor t1_j4jnnn8 wrote
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Ebooks from bookbub.
books-ModTeam t1_j4jlmuk 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.
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tungsten775 t1_j4jiqhe wrote
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Purple1829 t1_j4ji7kw wrote
Reply to comment by kageriqueen in Without access to a library, what is the best and most affordable way to read a lot? by sadlegbeard
They no longer allow out of state cards for the Brooklyn library anymore, sadly.
Clark County Ohio will let you have access to theirs for $30 a year. They have about 200k books and the Hoopla collection is great for audiobooks
books-ModTeam t1_j4kv4ca 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.