watt pad
This popular online platform allows writers to share their stories and readers to discover and enjoy them for free. There is also an annual membership system, which allows you to read paid content for free. This platform is a paradise for bibliophiles as it features stories by authors from all over the world in his 50+ languages. No matter the genre: romance, sci-fi, comedy, mystery, fantasy, action-adventure, fanfiction, LGTBQIA+, we have it all at your fingertips. Want to tell your own story? Use our platform to share with our community of over 85 million readers. Several aspiring authors and their works have been turned into web series by her (After series, The Kissing Booth, to name a few). Under Wattpad Studios, the platform provides opportunities for undiscovered writers and connects them with a variety of international entertainment companies.
Available: iOS, Android, website
lots of books
ManyBooks is a digital library that offers a huge collection of free e-books. It provides a platform for authors to share their work and for readers to discover a wide range of titles in different genres. We have a diverse and extensive e-book collection with over 50,000 titles available for free download. ManyBooks primarily offers books that are in the public domain, meaning they are not protected by copyright. Additionally, we feature some original works by contemporary authors who choose to share their books for free. ManyBooks offers e-books in various formats such as ePub, Kindle, PDF, plain text, and HTML.
Available: iOS, Android, website
smash words
Smashwords is an e-book publishing and distribution platform that allows independent authors and publishers to publish and distribute e-books to a wide range of online retailers and libraries. Smashwords distributes e-books to major online retailers such as Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, and Kobo. This allows authors to reach readers around the world through a variety of platforms. Smashwords accepts manuscripts in a variety of formats and automatically converts them to multiple eBook formats, including ePub, mobi, PDF, and more. Smashwords provides a variety of resources, including guides, tutorials, and community forums, to assist authors in the self-publishing process.
Available: Android, website
open library
The Open Library is a digital library initiative that aims to provide free access to a vast collection of books. It is operated by the Internet Archive, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving digital content. The Open Library aims to catalog every book ever published. Although not all books can be borrowed, the catalog contains information on a wide range of titles. Open Library allows users to borrow digital copies of books. Some titles can be borrowed in a format that can be read directly on your computer or device, while others are available in a more limited “borrow” model.
Available: Android, website
Oodles
Oodles is an e-reader app that provides access to a wide range of free e-books. Oodles offers a diverse collection of e-books, including classics, bestsellers, and books from various genres. The app primarily provides access to free e-books, making it an affordable option for avid readers. Users can download books to read offline, allowing them to access their favorite titles without an internet connection. This app supports various e-book formats including ePub, PDF and other popular formats. This ensures compatibility with a variety of devices and e-readers.
Available: iOS, Android, website
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Published: Sunday, October 15, 2023, 7:00 AM IST