affordable & free book sources
The following is a list of websites that provide access to free ebooks, or for very little $
Libby AppOpen LibraryLibriVox (audio books only)Library of CongressAmerican Library ArchiveBanned Books for FreeCelebration of Women WritersThe Online Books PageHuman Rights Month EbooksGet Free EbooksRead CentralMany BookseLibraryWorld Public LibraryLoyal BooksOpen CultureLiterature.orgRead Any BookFree Computer BooksPlanet BookAuthoramaHathiTrustDigital Book IndexDigiLibrariesSmash WordsPDF BooksSacred TextsBaenNovel Free ReadBook BubProject GutenbergWattpad
other helpful book resources, organizations, & lists
Banned & Challenged Books - The American Library AssociationBook Résumés help teachers, librarians, parents, and community members defend books from censorship. They detail each title’s significance and educational value and are easy to share with administrators, book review committees, elected officials, and board members.Banned Books WeekBook Riot - book lovers, providing articles on book recommendations, news, culture, and trendsReddit Book CommunityGood Reads - track what you’ve read, get personalized book recommendations, join book clubs, and read reviews from fellow book lovers. It has one of the largest communities of readers online and also hosts various reading challenges.Lit Hub - articles on all things books and literature, from author interviews and reviews to features on the literary world. It’s a great place for deeper literary content and analysis.The Rumpus - book reviews, essays, interviews, and other literary content, focusing on both mainstream and indie worksBustle - reviews, lists, and articles that cover a wide variety of genresBook Page - BookPage offers book reviews, author interviews, and themed book listsBooks are my Thing - book recommendations, reviews, and literary articlesEpic Reads - mostly young adult fiction thingsWhat Should I Read next - find your next book based on your current reading interestsThe Millions - book reviews and round upsTor - sci-fi and fantasy news, articles, & reviewsShelf Awareness - book industry newsRead it Forward - Penguin House book recommendations, author interviews, and giveawaysScholastic Books for Kids
Places online where you can buy hard physical books that are budget friendly

