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What is the best way to get books/things to read for free/cheap? (lemmy.fmhy.ml)
submitted 1 year ago by QuietStorm@lemmy.fmhy.ml to c/literature@beehaw.org
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So im usally am stuck at home but ive never felt like rading but i also want to learn somethign new. i was thinking i should read a how to book or, (blank) for dummies but i do online school, i cant drive because im afraid and i tend to freak out when going somewhere becasue i have autism.

is there a librairy app or something i should know of, also feel free to suggest a book if you would like... or ask for more detailes?

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[–] DrJenkem@lemmy.blugatch.tube 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Most libraries have a way to virtually rent ebooks and audiobooks. Check on your local library's website.

Also HumbleBundle pretty regularly runs limited time sales for cheap ebooks.

And then of course there's always the less than legal options such as torrents.

[–] QuietStorm@lemmy.fmhy.ml 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thanks, also I can't do Torrents what about direct downloads?

[–] DrJenkem@lemmy.blugatch.tube 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm not sure what beehaw's policy is on posting links and sites that host pirated stuff, but lemmy.ml has a piracy community that might be a helpful.

[–] breakfastburrito@beehaw.org 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Someone above mentioned libgen, which is pretty good. Another good source, but one that is too confusing to explain in a comment here, is the bookz channel on irc. There are likely guides if you search for it. I’d only go that route if you really can’t find it elsewhere.

[–] DrJenkem@lemmy.blugatch.tube 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Holy shit, people are still doing IRC dcc?

[–] breakfastburrito@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

Yep and it feels pretty dated. Using libgen is much easier. Using your local library is much easier and you get to show your library / local govt that the library is getting used.