You can also read free books at archive.org and gutenberg.org. Source: 6 months ago

If you like classics you can get public domain books from gutenberg.org. Source: 7 months ago

Now, there is a bit of a twist to this read. While all 4 of these short stories are available on gutenberg.org, they are not always printed as a single collection of short stories. In fact, if you search online for The Death of Ivan Ilych and Other Stories, then the table of contents may list a completely different set of "other stories." If you prefer to purchase a copy of the works and/or acquire a physical... Source: 9 months ago

"This is an altered version of [book name] that's freely available at gutenberg.org.". Source: 10 months ago

I'd like to get the Leroux novel in the original French (I know it's on gutenberg.org, which is great but I'd like a paper one too), but there are so many editions out there, many of which are either self-published by randos or are in simplified French. On top of that, it's tough nowadays when online booksellers' listings either lump all the editions together or don't seem trustworthy to actually send the one... Source: 10 months ago

Downpour.com allows people to download normal MP3s of purchases. They offer old-school CDs as well. So, no vendor lock-in there :). Source: 7 months ago

I agree about downpour.com - the vast majority (at least 99%) of the titles listed have no copy protection, so you don't have to worry about playing them only on a specific piece of equipment or specific software - any program and/or any device that will play MP3 or M4B files will work (plus you can play it online from their website). Source: about 1 year ago

Downpour.com - multiple choices for downloads. Source: about 1 year ago

Besides downpour.com, there is libro.fm which supports independent bookstores and has DRM free files you can download and use freely. Source: about 1 year ago

Incorrect, downpour.com will let you download MP3s of audiobooks that you buy. Source: about 1 year ago