Save money with free Kindle books
Like everything else, the cost of books keeps increasing. And while e-books are certainly cheaper books than their print counterparts (hence the popularity of e-readers like Kindles), they’re still an expense that adds up, especially for avid readers. Life is short and your wallet is thin, so why pay for a book you may not enjoy when there are free Kindle books you can try out?
There are a ton of websites that let you read books for free using your Kindle device or the Kindle reading app on your phone or tablet—all super lightweight and portable alternatives to bring joy to your commute, beach trip or cozy reading nook. And while it’s obviously awesome to save money, it’s even more awesome to get your e-books from legitimate sites that pay hardworking authors (and won’t download a sketchy virus onto your device).
We’ve compiled eight awesome places to download some of the best books of all time and discover and support your new favorite writers. So start donating your physical books to little free libraries in your community, and read on to discover how you can save money while saving space on your bookshelf.
While you’re at it, make sure to check out these Kindle Unlimited books so you can pass along your love for reading to the next generation.
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Amazon Kindle store
There’s a reason why Amazon is a leading bookseller worldwide, and it’s not just because it’s a great resource for used books online. With millions of e-books available in the Amazon Kindle store, you can also find an incredible selection of free books for Kindle, including recent releases, the most-anticipated books of the year and the best fiction books and nonfiction books. You can browse the list of the top 100 free Kindle books. Or search the Kindle page for your favorite book genre (the “Categories” tab at the top is the place to start), click “See all results” at the bottom of the page and set the “Sort by” function to “Price: Low to High.” From there, you can download books for free with a single click. It’s even easier if you have a Kindle device: Simply search for “free,” and click “Free Kindle Books” in the results.
It’s important to note that free Kindle-edition books are different from books you can get for free with a Kindle Unlimited membership. At $9.99 per month, membership isn’t free. That said, if you’re an avid reader and willing to spend some money, you can sign up for unlimited access to 3 million books, including popular series and bestsellers like J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and Colleen Hoover’s Reminders of Him and It Ends With Us.
Pros:
- Millions of e-books
- Can easily filter by genre and reader reviews
- Constantly updated with new free Kindle books
- No return deadlines
Cons:
- Requires an Amazon account
- Must download the (free) Kindle app if you don’t already have a Kindle device
- Distinguishing between free Kindle-edition books and Kindle Unlimited books may be confusing
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