Ebooks have been consistently used for the past couple of years by everyone, including students. There are numerous advantages that an online book provides, which make them a popular choice. First, ebooks are cheaper than a paper copy, and if you are lucky, you might even find your intended book for free. Second, ebooks are easier to carry around since they can be accessed from a phone or laptop. Lastly, ebooks allow for larger, more accessible fonts, making reading more comfortable.
Written by Kimia Asgari
Nowadays, you can find any book genre, from novels and short stories to academic textbooks, as an ebook. There are various resources available, both free and paid, where an individual can get access to an ebook, either via direct purchase or a subscription. Some examples of such sources are:
Perlego
Perlego is an online library with a paid subscription that gives you unlimited access to different varieties of ebooks and a built-in study tool. This platform was started by two students who wished to create an affordable alternative to academic textbooks. Perlego offers a 14 day free trial, and afterwards, you have two subscription options: a monthly subscription fee of $18 (charged each month) or a yearly subscription fee of $144 (charged annually).
Vitalsource
Vitalsource is a platform that allows students to rent or purchase many academic textbooks. It allows students to access their books offline through a bookshelf extension app that can be installed on your computer’s desktop. Vitalsource also includes built-in study tools such as highlighters and an assistant reader who reads highlighted sections of text out loud.
LIT Library
LIT Library is a free online platform that offers a growing collection of ebooks. LIT Library provides three categories of ebooks: academic ebooks, business ebooks, and central ebooks. Central ebooks are offered in disciplines such as architecture, medicine, engineering, law, psychology, etc.
BookBub
BookBub is a free online service that informs its users about sales and deals on various ebooks that are being sold on different online retailers such as Amazon, Kindle store, Apple books, etc. Users may choose the type of ebook they are interested in and receive notifications of any ongoing sales. In addition, users can receive recommendations from their favourite authors and other fellow users.
Public libraries
Public libraries, including university libraries, are another source where one can get access to various ebooks. A disadvantage of this method is that these ebooks must be returned virtually after some time (usually about 2-3 weeks).
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