Libraries and Archives:
* Project Gutenberg: A massive collection of over 60,000 free ebooks, primarily in the public domain. [https://www.gutenberg.org/](https://www.gutenberg.org/)
* Internet Archive: Offers a vast selection of digital books, including scanned texts and ebooks. [https://archive.org/](https://archive.org/)
* Librivox: A volunteer-driven project that records audiobooks of public domain texts. [https://librivox.org/](https://librivox.org/)
* Google Books: Often includes free previews and full text for public domain books. [https://books.google.com/](https://books.google.com/)
* Your Local Library's Website: Many libraries offer digital lending platforms with free ebooks and audiobooks.
Author Websites:
* Many authors provide free short stories, excerpts, or full books on their websites. Search for the author's name and "free books" to find these.
Online Platforms:
* Open Library: A collaborative project to catalog and provide access to books. [https://openlibrary.org/](https://openlibrary.org/)
* ManyBooks: Offers a curated selection of free ebooks, primarily public domain works. [https://manybooks.net/](https://manybooks.net/)
Specialized Resources:
* Poetry Foundation: A website dedicated to poetry, offering a huge collection of poems, essays, and resources. [https://www.poetryfoundation.org/](https://www.poetryfoundation.org/)
* The Literature Network: A comprehensive resource for classic and contemporary literature, with author biographies, texts, and essays. [https://www.online-literature.com/](https://www.online-literature.com/)
* Project MUSE: Provides access to scholarly journals and books in the humanities and social sciences. Some articles and books are freely available. [https://muse.jhu.edu/](https://muse.jhu.edu/)
Remember:
* Always check the legality of downloading or sharing books online. Public domain books are generally safe, but copyrighted books may require permission or purchase.
* Use reputable websites and platforms to avoid viruses or malware.
* Support authors by considering purchasing books or donating to libraries.
Happy reading! 📚