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Looking for some great free reads? The iBooks Store is a great place to start. With its extensive collection of free books, you can easily find something to read on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. In this guide, we’ll show you where to look to find free books, how to browse the collection according to your preferences, and how to download them onto your device.
To Know Where to Look
The iBooks Store is the best place to begin your search. If you’re on a Mac, download iBooks for free, and click on the iBooks Store. On the right-hand side, click on Quick Links, and then on Free Books. If you’re on an iOS device, open iBooks, tap on Shop, tap on Recommended, scroll down and click on Quick Links, then on Free Books.
Find the Books You Want
Apple’s free books collection is categorized according to various subcategories, with the featured free books top of the list. Browse free books, labeled by genre, or dive into a subcategory like Fiction & Literature for a more specific list. Browse individual book titles, and you’re sure to find something to suit your fancy. You can also search for public domain works like Shakespeare’s plays and sonnets, Jane Austen’s works, Edgar Allen Poe’s poems, and many more. But be careful: some free books have multiple versions uploaded by different publishers, some are free, and others cost money.
A Visit Outside the iBookstore
Project Gutenberg is another excellent resource for free eBooks. With its compilation of out-of-print and copyright-free novels, it contains more titles than the iBookstore. Project Gutenberg also provides multiple file formats to download. Some of the best resources within Project Gutenberg include its top 100 list for eBooks, popular eBooks, and new eBooks.
Be Prepared to Read
Getting a free book from the iBooks Store is easy. Just tap the Free button, then Book results. The book will begin downloading to your library, and it will automatically appear on all of your devices that have iBooks installed. If you want to download a book from a third-party website like Project Gutenberg, simply click the ePub download link below the book, and then tap Open in ‘iBooks’. The file will appear in your iBooks library. If you’re on a Mac, click on the ePub download link; the book will end up in your Downloads folder, then open iBooks and go to File > Add to Library.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is it safe to download free books from the iBooks Store?
Yes, it is entirely safe to download free books from the iBooks Store. All the books are vetted by Apple to ensure they are free of any viruses or malware, making it a trusted platform.
2. Can I lend a free book downloaded from the iBooks Store to family or friends?
No, you cannot lend a free book downloaded from the iBooks Store to your friends. These books are intended for personal use only and cannot be shared or transferred.