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We all love the smell of fresh paper and ink, but you can't beat the convenience of a free e-book.

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I probably love reading more than your average person. Ever since I was a kid, getting lost in the pages of a good story has been one of my favorite pastimes. Yet, I can't deny that reading physical books can be inconvenient. Hardcovers are heavy, paperbacks tear or get waterlogged, every format is pricey unless you shop used.

Don't get me wrong- I love toting around a heavy book with a beautiful cover whenever I get the chance. But for the times when I'm trying to save money and space, e-books have been a lifesaver. The best part: sometimes they don't cost a thing! Here are 3 resources for finding free e-books.

Libby

www.overdrive.com

Have a library card but no motivation to visit the library on a daily basis? Now, you can check out books from your phone! Libby is the reading app from Overdrive. You can use it to borrow e-books, audio books, magazines and more from your local library system.

Open Library

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openlibrary.org

According to its website, Open Library is "a universal catalog for metadata." Once you register for a free account, you can read any book you find on the site online (pending a potential waitlist). If you download the Adobe Digital Editions software, you can download books in PDF and ePub formats.

Project Gutenberg

Project Gutenberg

www.gutenberg.org

Project Gutenberg is an online library of over 60,000 e-books. You'll find great literature in Kindle and ePub formats, with a focus on older works on which U.S. copyright has expired. Perfect for classics reading assignments! The best part: all the books are proofread and digitally uploaded by volunteers.

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