With so many books in the world, reading can be an endlessly expensive hobby. But thanks to the internet and the magic of libraries, there are a ton of ways to read your favorite books for free, from ...

One of the best things you can do for your child is to instill a love of reading at an early age. Reading can improve their language and writing skills, encourage a healthy imagination, and increase ...

There’s good news: “Here’s a great book.” Then there’s really good news: “Here’s a great book—and it’s free!” If you’re a ...

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I recently blogged about the availability of Common Java Cookbook as an open and freely available book focusing on Apache Commons. I also pointed out in that blog post that I had learned of the ...

There’s something magical about sharing a good book with a friend: From comparing notes on world-building to kvetching about lackluster endings or swooning over love interests, you can keep a story ...

It’s no secret that Amazon Kindle is the best e-reader out there and a perfect companion to book lovers. If you’re new to e-readers or have just got yourself a Kindle, you might probably be using the ...

The easiest way to get free books on your Kindle is to browse Amazon's library of free books. You can also rent eBooks for free from your local library, or share books with your friends using the ...