Free ebook sites, already in iBook (ePub) format
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DigiLibraries
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Free eBooks
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Another free ebooks library: DigiLibraries.com
Over 20’000 eBooks...
Readers and format
Hey, just jumped into this site looking for books and needed to sound off. Most of the "free books" are those where the copyrights have expired and the books are now considered public domain.
As for readers (and converters), I am using Calibre on the Mac (it's also available for Window$) and for the iPod Touch/iPhone I use Stanza (which can be found from the iPhone/iPod Touch app store). Calibre allows you to convert from any format to any format, with the Kindle format and ePubs being the most common ones in use.
DRM, that's another story. While some would argue that you have bought the eBook, it's yours to do with what you want. That's a philosophical/ethical question that I'm not going to get into. With that said, there are tools available, which I am sure I can't discuss here but if you google Aprrentice Alf, you will see what I mean.
Cheers
Rob
Hey, just jumped into this site looking for books and needed to sound off. Most of the "free books" are those where the copyrights have expired and the books are now considered public domain.
As for readers (and converters), I am using Calibre on the Mac (it's also available for Window$) and for the iPod Touch/iPhone I use Stanza (which can be found from the iPhone/iPod Touch app store). Calibre allows you to convert from any format to any format, with the Kindle format and ePubs being the most common ones in use.
DRM, that's another story. While some would argue that you have bought the eBook, it's yours to do with what you want. That's a philosophical/ethical question that I'm not going to get into. With that said, there are tools available, which I am sure I can't discuss here but if you google Aprrentice Alf, you will see what I mean.
Cheers
Rob
I have to interrupt this conversation to remind people about e-books, websites to get them and piracy.
If you come across a web site that allows you to get e-books, either for a price or for free - and that web site states you can get the Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling - do NOT go there! That is a piracy site as those books, especially, cannot be legally obtained as an e-book.
So, please do not post these web sites giving wonderful deals until you ensure it is not a site that is leading you to piracy. We will catch it here at iPadForums. If you are a n00b, we'll probably just warn you about piracy. However, if you are a long-time member ... well, consider yourself warned.
If everyone wants to know what happens to pirates here at iPadForums, please read the rules.
Thanks for your time ... and your compliance. Downloading illegally obtained/created e-books IS piracy. Don't be a pirate!
Thanks.
Marilyn
If you come across a web site that allows you to get e-books, either for a price or for free - and that web site states you can get the Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling - do NOT go there! That is a piracy site as those books, especially, cannot be legally obtained as an e-book.
So, please do not post these web sites giving wonderful deals until you ensure it is not a site that is leading you to piracy. We will catch it here at iPadForums. If you are a n00b, we'll probably just warn you about piracy. However, if you are a long-time member ... well, consider yourself warned.
If everyone wants to know what happens to pirates here at iPadForums, please read the rules.
Thanks for your time ... and your compliance. Downloading illegally obtained/created e-books IS piracy. Don't be a pirate!
Thanks.
Marilyn
You can also drag them into Dropbox from your PC and do an "open in" on your Ipad and all the apps you own that can read epubs are shown to choose from--I have 9 apps that can read epubs but I tend to use Stanza.
If you are unaware of Dropbox go to dropbox.com and check it out. I use it to move files around ON the Ipad and to move them between PCs, laptops and Ipad. Free for 2GB
I like to search free or public domin ebooks in Google ebooks.
Google Books
Google Books
freeibooks
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Just resurrecting an old thread - I've set up a Facebook page to share good, free reads on iBooks. Anyone is welcome to post recommendations! Please join me so I'm not alone 
It's called "Free Reads on iBooks and iTunes"
It's called "Free Reads on iBooks and iTunes"
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freeibooks
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Yeah, good ones are tough to find, which is why we need some poor souls to dig through the rubbish!
Yeah, good ones are tough to find, which is why we need some poor souls to dig through the rubbish!thetibetandrum
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Free Ebook Download in epub -The Tibetan Drum- Science Fiction
The Tibetan Drum
The tale of an inquisitive young man that marvels at the meanings of life to find the voices in his soul and discover the truth from within.
Free Ebook Download Available on The Tibetan Drum Website
The Tibetan Drum
The tale of an inquisitive young man that marvels at the meanings of life to find the voices in his soul and discover the truth from within.
Free Ebook Download Available on The Tibetan Drum Website
