If you love eBooks, you have no doubt checked out some titles from the library. Overdrive has made eBook lending possible for libraries and there are some great titles available.
But there are alternatives available. The obvious one is Google Books. Check out the different classics and nonfiction titles available through this powerful resource. There are many different options available for both students and professional development. Google Play has your popular and bestselling fiction and nonfiction titles (as well as many free classics). This consists mostly of titles for sale (I've found some of the prices to be very reasonable) but there are free titles, too. The best part? You can read this online, or on your eReader, Android, or iPod/iPad device!
The Internet Archive has some very cool digitized items. This is more for obscure texts and it is very cool to browse. As you can see from this old copy of Pride and Prejudice, you can download books within your browser as well as EPUB and Kindle versions. Internet Archive also links to Open Library, which boasts a more user-friendly interface. The same goes for the Directory of Open Access Books, though this collection is very eclectic.
Project Gutenberg is perhaps the most widely known of the free eBook options. The site recently launched a much improved interface, making for a better user experience. Tip: If you are using a Kindle Fire, you're best option is to download the free Overdrive Media Console app and download titles from Project Gutenberg in EPUB format.
The best thing about these free eBooks is that they don't expire. Keep them for as long as you want. These resources are expecially valuable for students who are reading classic works, but don't want to purchase a copy of a title they can get for free. Check it out and let us know what you think!
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