Why Use Microsoft Reader for Onine Books?
Because you can...
- Download Microsoft Reader software free.
- Download many books free.
- Save the e-books on your computer.
- Customize font size for reading ease.
- Search the text of e-books for names, terms, etc.
- Write and save online margin notes.
- Load MS Reader e-books onto hand-held PCs.
- Listen to MS ebooks with free text-to-speech software.
- Search by title among MS Reader e-books you have on your computer.
- Easily convert Word files to ebooks.
But...
- Using Internet Explorer or some other browser, you can read many online books free on the Web. The Web (HTML) format does not allow you to save, manipulate and customize the text in the ways MS Reader does.
- MS Reader is NOT for use with library-owned books, such as NetLibrary ebooks, since such books cannot be kept permanently on your computer.
Where can I find free ebooks?
- The sites listed offer free e-books in Microsoft Reader format. When multiple formats are available, you will need to choose MS Reader upon finding the book you want.
- Most free ebooks were published before 1923.
Blackmask Online - Over 17,000 e-books, organized by categories, searchable by title.
Electronic Text Center, University of Virginia - 1800 ebooks.. Browse by subject or alphabetically.
Abacci eBooks - 10,000 ebooks, formatted only for Microsoft Reader. Search or browse by author, title, or category.
Bookstacks - 84 selected ebooks. To find those in MS Reader format, click Microsoft Reader at the top of the page.
Elegant Solutions Software and Publishing Company - Over 400 books for MS Reader, listed alphabetically by title.
SwissEduc English Literature - Selected classics for MS Reader or Adobe Reader, listed alphabetically by author.
The Book Page - Older science books and articles. Only some are in MS Reader format. Search or use author or subject lists.
Microsoft Reader eBook Catalog - Lists books and links to download sites. Includes free ebook section.
Text Library - Includes free and for purchase ebooks in a variety of formats.
What about buying ebooks?
Books still under copyright protection are usually for purchase. Ebooks generally cost less than paper books. The sites listed below offer ebooks for purchase.
efollett.com - Offers a wide range of ebooks, including textbooks, technical, and scientific books. Prices vary.
Ebook Mall - Simple or advanced search or browse common bookstore categories. Prices vary.
EBooks.com - Search by author, title, or category.
Learn Library.com - Purchase ebooks for $2 to $8 each.
Modern Library ebooks - Download books for $4.95 each.
Need Help??
If you need additional help, please feel free to contact a librarian during open hours.