Sunday21 Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 Does anyone know about an online book service? I looked into the kindle service but the books are dreadful..pot boilers as my mother would call them. I have not been able to find another service. Any ideas? Many thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LiterateParakeet Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 Sunday, I'm confused. Kindle has all sorts of books and every genre as far as I know...all kinds of books...from pot boilers to classics and everything in between. Are you sure you meant to say, "Kindle"? They are the largest service, I think. What kind of books are you looking for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grunt Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 I've used Barnes & Noble, Kindle, and iBooks. I've enjoyed them all, but I typically use iBooks now because of the flexibility between platforms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday21 Posted September 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 12 minutes ago, LiterateParakeet said: Sunday, I'm confused. Kindle has all sorts of books and every genre as far as I know...all kinds of books...from pot boilers to classics and everything in between. Are you sure you meant to say, "Kindle"? They are the largest service, I think. What kind of books are you looking for? The service is called 'kindle unlimited'. Worst books ever! https://ebookfriendly.com/kindle-unlimited-ebook-subscription/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday21 Posted September 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 13 minutes ago, Grunt said: I've used Barnes & Noble, Kindle, and iBooks. I've enjoyed them all, but I typically use iBooks now because of the flexibility between platforms. I was hoping for a subscription service, something like ability to borrow 2 books a month for $10. Thank you. I will see if iBooks has a service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grunt Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 Why not join overdrive or your local library? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LiterateParakeet Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 14 minutes ago, Sunday21 said: The service is called 'kindle unlimited'. Worst books ever! https://ebookfriendly.com/kindle-unlimited-ebook-subscription/ OH! Now I understand. Thanks for clarifying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday21 Posted September 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 (edited) 29 minutes ago, Grunt said: Why not join overdrive or your local library? I have access to overdrive in two different cities and sigh...I have read them dry! All that's left are the books I refuse to read! I may have to cough up for the Toronto library system. $120/year and you have to physically go to Toronto to enroll. I have been doing my best to suggest new books but I reached my limit for suggestions! Edited September 25, 2017 by Sunday21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironhold Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 https://www.gutenberg.org/ Project Gutenberg. 54,000+ books. 100% free. Either the works are public domain, or the authors have allowed free distribution. Just bear in mind that because of how old many of the works are, you're likely going to find a few that will challenge modern-day sensitivities. Sunday21 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday21 Posted September 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 @Ironhold. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnsonJones Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 5 hours ago, Ironhold said: https://www.gutenberg.org/ Project Gutenberg. 54,000+ books. 100% free. Either the works are public domain, or the authors have allowed free distribution. Just bear in mind that because of how old many of the works are, you're likely going to find a few that will challenge modern-day sensitivities. That was what I was about to list until I read the rest of the thread. If one has an ebook reader they can convert some of those over, or just read it on their tablet if they so desire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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