InkskyBuying every book can get expensive. Here are the best places to download free ebooks legally.
Public Domain & Classics
1. Project Gutenberg
- 70,000+ free ebooks — the largest collection of public domain works
- Formats: EPUB, Kindle (MOBI), HTML, plain text
- No registration required
2. Standard Ebooks
- Beautifully formatted public domain classics
- Professional typesetting, consistent CSS
- Available in EPUB and Kindle formats
- Smaller collection but higher quality than Gutenberg
3. Internet Archive
- Millions of free books, including out-of-print titles
- Lending model for newer books
- PDF, EPUB, Kindle formats
Modern & Indie
4. ManyBooks
- 50,000+ free ebooks from indie authors
- Categorized by genre
- Email newsletter for free book alerts
5. BookBub
- Daily deals and free book alerts
- Customized based on your preferences
- Links to Amazon, Kobo, B&N
Library Borrowing
6. Libby (by OverDrive)
- Free with a library card
- Works on Kindle (US), Kobo, and all devices
- No late fees — auto-return
7. Hoopla
- Instant borrowing (no waitlists)
- More generous limits than Libby
- Supports comics, audiobooks, and video
Tips
- Check your local library first — Libby is free and legal
- Follow indie authors’ newsletters for free promotions
- Use price tracking like eReaderIQ for Kindle deals