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SomeAussieChick View Member Profile	24/02/2013, 09:08 PM Post #1
Posts: 6,049 Joined: 27-January 06
The hand that rocks the cradle is the one that rules the world
Hi, Does anyone know of any good free ebook sites? I don't mean dodgy ones but sites that have permission to allow them as free downloadables? I have a Kobo as well so epub.

FiveAus View Member Profile	25/02/2013, 05:38 AM Post #2
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http://manybooks.net These ones are free or cheap: http://www.smashwords.com Daily freebies: http://blog.booksontheknob.org http://www.fkbooksandtips.com This post has been edited by FiveAus: 25/02/2013, 05:40 AM

~Supernova~ View Member Profile	25/02/2013, 05:46 AM Post #3
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There was a thread a while ago that had sites that linked to free kindles on Amazon. They were great! My computer died though and I lost the links I'm hoping some of them reply to this thread, as I'd love to find them again. And you can just use calibre to convert if needed...

AMPSyd View Member Profile	25/02/2013, 06:00 AM Post #4
Posts: 2,839 Joined: 30-August 02 From: Sydney, Australia
I'm advanced but not too advanced
Try your local library and borrow. Many libraries these days have a good selection of ebooks for loan - my local library allows a loan up to 3 weeks and from what I have seen Kobos are supported by libraries.

71Cath View Member Profile	27/02/2013, 08:37 AM Post #5
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Have you tried Pixel of Ink - a free book daily

Henndigo View Member Profile	28/02/2013, 04:43 PM Post #6
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I have a Kobo and have found the ebooks at my local library to be fabulous - many best sellers and good quality books for free.

SomeAussieChick View Member Profile	28/02/2013, 05:56 PM Post #7
Posts: 6,049 Joined: 27-January 06
The hand that rocks the cradle is the one that rules the world
My library doesnt do the ebook thing. I live in the middle of nowhere and the librarian doesn't even know what a ereader is. lol!

brazen View Member Profile	28/02/2013, 06:11 PM Post #8
Posts: 33,290 Joined: 9-February 03 From: Canberra
life's learnings never stop...
pixel of ink ereaderiq

Mary Whether View Member Profile	28/02/2013, 06:13 PM Post #9
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QUOTE (AMPSyd @ 25/02/2013, 04:00 AM) Try your local library and borrow. Many libraries these days have a good selection of ebooks for loan - my local library allows a loan up to 3 weeks and from what I have seen Kobos are supported by libraries. (Librarians represent, AMPSyd )

Mary Whether View Member Profile	28/02/2013, 06:18 PM Post #10
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QUOTE (~Lady_Muck~ @ 28/02/2013, 03:56 PM) My library doesnt do the ebook thing. I live in the middle of nowhere and the librarian doesn't even know what a ereader is. lol! Sorry, I skipped over your update when I replied. That is a disgrace to the industry and she should either re-skill or retire. If you are in WA, ebooks are available to all public library customers via the State Library. If you are elsewhere, it might be worth checking if your State Library has any similar programs.

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