Public Domain Ebook Links

What's behind Google's Charles Dickens doodle? - BetaNews

BetaNews

What's behind Google's Charles Dickens doodle? BetaNews Is that favoritism? It's true that Google now has an ebookstore, but these links go to Google's older service of scanned, public domain print titles. The search service predates the recent rush, led by Amazon, to ebook sales and distribution. and more »

Move to Digital: Lose Your Unwanted Books - PCWorld

Move to Digital: Lose Your Unwanted Books PCWorld Finding ebook versions of much of my library didn't take long. In fact, many of my books had entered the public domain and were available for free from Project Gutenberg. What to do with all my physical books now that I no longer need them has been a ... and more »

Leebre: a Jamendo-inspired platform for free ebooks - The Next Web

The Next Web

Leebre: a Jamendo-inspired platform for free ebooks The Next Web “Project Gutenberg right now has a massive collection of public domain books,” he says, “but they are all inconsistently and sloppily formatted.” Bethencourt sees the ease of publishing books with the online editor as something that sets Leebre apart ...

Publishers put the squeeze on library ebook lending - Victoria Times Colonist

Publishers put the squeeze on library ebook lending Victoria Times Colonist Libraries prepared for the spike, but it can be difficult to keep up with demand for the ebooks - digital files downloaded onto e-readers such as Sony Readers, Kobos, iPads or mobile phones. In the Greater Victoria Public Library system alone, ... and more »

Read a Good Book Lately? Too Many Indonesians Answer 'No' - Jakarta Globe

Jakarta Globe

Read a Good Book Lately? Too Many Indonesians Answer 'No' Jakarta Globe ... to my ebook reader. PADT, you are not trying hard enough. I have a complete collection of Dickens and every single book was bought in Indonesia. Hunt down under classics and Penguin. they are usually hidden because they are public domain, so cheap. and more »