The coronavirus has changed the landscape for book lovers, especially low-budget book lovers. Sure, many bookstores offer curbside service and online stores have plenty of titles on sale, but the costs can add up for families, many of whom are feeling financial hardship during this crisis. Fortunately, there are plenty of options for accessing free […]
Month: March 2020
Opera and Worldreader extend access to free ebooks for
OSLO, Norway, March 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Opera (NASDAQ: OPRA), one of the world’s leading browser providers, and the international non-profit organization, Worldreader, are expanding access to e-books for children and students through the Opera Mini browser during the coronavirus outbreak. Starting this week, Worldreader will offer a new selection of ebooks for Opera […]
Get Free Ebooks: Where to Read Books Online for Free
Free ebooks are just one way to help your reader earn a living. And, thanks to libraries, public domain texts, and even bookstores, there is no shortage of free ebooks. Generally speaking, most free e-books are classic texts that no longer have enforceable copyrights, but if you dig a little deeper, you can find plenty […]
7 reasons why e-books are better
When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. I love reading e-books because I can download them in minutes, they’re more portable than physical books, and I don’t have to go to the store to buy them or wait for them to be delivered. E-books are also often available […]
Sesame Street eBooks are free on Amazon, Google Play and other platforms
Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street? Many companies and organizations are scrambling to create free (or cheaper, at least) movies, TV shows, books and other entertainment for people stuck at home during the coronavirus outbreak. Sling TV offers free movies and TV shows, 24 Hour Fitness has made some of its […]
Apple Books offers free ebooks and audiobooks to users in the US
If you have an iPhone or iPad, you’ve probably seen a notification pop up on your home screen from Apple Books in the last couple of days. The company is offering users in the United States a free audiobook or e-book to keep them entertained during quarantine, though they can’t choose what they want from […]
Apple offers free ebooks and audiobooks in Apple Books
(Pocket-lint) – Apple is the latest tech company to offer a selection of free products for parents and children stuck at home during the novel coronavirus pandemic. The company’s Apple Books app is currently alerting users to books and audiobooks available for free to users for a limited time. As MacRumors noted, Apple has been […]
Over 1500 free MackinClassic ebooks available for all K-12 schools
The free MackinVIA digital content management system is available to all schools and provides users with hundreds of free MackinClassic eBooks to help with distance learning initiatives due to the COVID-19 health crisis. Mackin Educational Resources, a leading provider of print and digital fiction and non-fiction books to PK-12 schools around the world, makes over […]
7 of the best books and educational activities for kids
School is closed in many parts of the country right now due to the coronavirus, leaving many children without school education for weeks. In some areas, students will not be going back to school at all this year. Kansas schools are closed until the end of the year and California Governor Gavin Newsom has strongly […]
Easily borrow eBooks from your library on your phone or tablet
Your local library probably offers eBooks and audiobooks through Overdrive. OverDrive can be a bit complicated, but the free Libby app for iPhone, iPad, and Android makes it as simple and easy to use as shopping on Amazon. Assuming your library supports OverDrive, all you need to do is download the Libby app and sign […]
Haymarket Books offers 10 free e-books to support social distancing
For the next two weeks, Haymarket Books is offering free downloads of ten ebooks. The titles offered are non-fiction works focused on social and economic justice. In a statement, Haymarket shared that the ebooks will be available for free for the next two weeks in an effort to support those whose lives have been disrupted […]