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Re: How many of you read free ebooks?

Post by Lu-Ellen »

Oh i do love a free ebook. I'm signed up to several sights that send me daily emails with free and discounted ebooks and I love it. I'm always browsing through Amazon's freebies and I'm signed up to Kindle unlimited so get lots off emails about discounted ebooks there too.
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I definitely would have more of an interest in a free book than a book I would have to pay for. I usually finish books that I have started reading unless it is completely awful. However, I have not come across any books that I just stopped reading because it was really bad.
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Post by patrickt »

I start reading free, and really inexpensive, ebooks and I often finish them. Not always. If the writing is terrible or the story is silly I dump it. I have rather complex criteria for the books I chose to read and if the book fits my criteria, or more accurately, isn't eliminated by my criteria, I'll give it a try.

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I've been reading free ebooks on Kindle for some time now that are within my range of interest so as to hold my attention. Some are really good reads and some ridiculous with numerous errors causing my inability to finish. I'm not a spelling/grammar pro. so some mistakes slide past me with ease. I find most of the free introduce me to authors I later purchase from to continue reading in the series.
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How many of you read free Ebooks?
I read free ebooks all the time I rarely buy books unless it's a series that have one than one book that I really enjoy.
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Post by Manang Muyang »

If an e-book is free, I am sure to download it. What do I have to lose but memory space? As to reading it, I need to hear a good review about it. This site makes choosing e-books much easier. And I am loving the experience.
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I have read a few ebooks that are free, by honestly most of them are a disappointment. Except for all the classics which you can download for free with an ereader - those are great!
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I love the free ebooks! Yes, most have editing issues but, I can deal with it. I have found several free ebooks that I have truly enjoyed. I am actually writing most of my discussion reviews about them.
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It interested me more before I worked at a library - now I get so many books borrowed here that I'm not incentivized to download free ebooks anymore. The last free classics I read on my kindle/phone may have been Sherlock Holmes, but in general, I think free books are lower in quality.
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Storygamer88 wrote: in general, I think free books are lower in quality.
I have to say, many of the free books that I have read are very good story wise.
Yes, some may have errors but, the author is learning and trying.
I can recommend a couple of free books to you that I enjoyed.
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I got a the kindle app and got lot of free book from freebooksy. it find the free ones on amazon to download and some are authors I like and some are new. I got some series from this website this way
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I'm all for free books - print books are expensive here, and often they cater to more vanilla tastes. I've found some truly brilliant free ebooks that are more relevant to my interests.
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I love reading free books. I've been amazed at how many free e-books are out there that are really good. I think it is a great way to find new and upcoming authors.
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I read free Ebooks all the time. Great way to become introduced to new authors or a series. I once read a free Ebook and liked it so much I purchased the rest of the series.
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If I read e-books, I usually read the free ones. otherwise, I just go and buy the real paperback or hardcover version of the book. It feels much better and more worth it.
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