Reading

Sites which help people find and/or read books.

Includes storefronts, libraries, and online tools for finding things to read.

Libraries

May contain libraries which are limited to specific regions.
Hoopla Digital
Provides five free digital media borrows per month after the user logs in with a library for which they already have access (generally through a library card).
Has a Mobile App
Does Not Have Ads
Libby
"The library reading app... Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and more from your local library for free! Libby is the newer library reading app by OverDrive, loved by millions of readers worldwide."
Has a Mobile App
Does Not Have Ads
Project Gutenberg
"Project Gutenberg is a library of over 75,000 free eBooks. Choose among free epub and Kindle eBooks, download them or read them online. You will find the world’s great literature here, with focus on older works for which U.S. copyright has expired. Thousands of volunteers digitized and diligently proofread the eBooks, for you to enjoy."
Does Not Have Ads
Queer Liberation Library
"Queer Liberation Library (QLL) is fighting to build a vibrant, flourishing queer future by connecting LGBTQ+ people with literature, information, and resources that celebrate the unique and empowering diversity of our community."
Does Not Have Ads
Seattle Public Library Books Unbanned
"Teens and young adults ages 13 to 26 living anywhere in the U.S. can access our entire collection of e-books and audiobooks. We believe in your right to read what you want, discover yourself and form your own opinions."
Does Not Have Ads
United States

Storefronts

Sites whose main purpose is to sell books and reading material.
AK Press
"Worker-run. Collectively-managed. Anarchist publishing and distribution since 1990."
Does Not Have Ads

Miscellaneous

Other sites related to reading.
Calibre Ebook Management
"calibre is a powerful and easy to use e-book manager. Users say it’s outstanding and a must-have. It’ll allow you to do nearly everything and it takes things a step beyond normal e-book software. It’s also completely free and open source and great for both casual users and computer experts. "
Contains Downloadable Files
Does Not Have Ads
Fantastic Fiction
"With over 200,000 members and nearly 25 million pageviews a month, we’re one of the world’s most popular book information websites. On our site you’ll find pages for over 60,000 authors, with books listed in chronological order and grouped within series. We keep every page up to date making sure we list the latest books and anything upcoming - often long before they’re announced on the author’s own website. "
Does Not Have Ads
Itch.io
"itch.io is an open marketplace for independent digital creators with a focus on independent video games. It’s a platform that enables anyone to sell the content they’ve created. As a seller you’re in charge of how it’s done: you set the price, you run sales, and you design your pages. It’s never necessary to get votes, likes, or follows to get your content approved, and you can make changes to how you distribute your work as frequently as you like."
"itch.io is also a collection of some of the most unique, interesting, and independent creations you’ll find on the web. We’re not your typical digital storefront, with a wide range of both paid and free content, we encourage you to look around and see what you find."
Does Not Have Ads
LibriVox
"Free public domain audiobooks... Read by volunteers from around the world."
Does Not Have Ads
Pretty Bookshelf
"Discover indie books you’ll love. Support the "little guy" while finding great stories to escape into."
Does Not Have Ads
Project Gutenberg Self-Publishing Press
"Contemporary Books and Poetry for the Independent Reader".
Does Not Have Ads
Unite Against Book Bans
"UNITE AGAINST BOOK BANS EMPOWERS PEOPLE EVERYWHERE TO STAND TOGETHER IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CENSORSHIP."
Does Not Have Ads
United States
Victor J. Banis Family Foundation
"Victor J. Banis, often hailed as the "Godfather of Gay Pulp Fiction," was a prolific author who made significant contributions to LGBTQ+ literature. Born in Eaton, Ohio, Banis wrote over 200 books throughout his career, spanning genres from gay pulp fiction to gothic romances and historical novels."
Does Not Have Ads