I’m a regular user at my local library. But it of course is shut down because of the virus. I hate paying for books I’ve never read before, no matter how inexpensive, especially when I’m trying a new series or author. Does anyone know of an online site or library that lets you “borrow” ebooks?

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Posted by DukeSilver

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Posted on 3/27/20 at 7:35 am to Allthatfades

Well your library probably does. The Houston Library uses the app Overdrive and you log in with you library card ID.

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Posted by Kafka

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Posted on 3/27/20 at 9:05 am to Allthatfades

How to get free e-books from your public library

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Posted by Sneaky__Sally

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Posted on 3/27/20 at 9:57 am to Allthatfades

your library will have a link.

Also you can check out used books online for good deals - can always donate back to your library the ones you don't like

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Posted by r3lay3r

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Posted on 3/27/20 at 4:40 pm to Allthatfades

If your interested in classics, checkout Gutenberg.org. They have books that are out of copyright.

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Posted by VOR

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Posted on 3/27/20 at 6:26 pm to Allthatfades

Many libraries provide borrowing online

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Posted by DLSWVA

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Posted on 3/29/20 at 11:03 am to Allthatfades

Look at openlibrary.org. You can check out books just like a library, and they have a more modern collection than the gutenberg site.

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Posted by Froman

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Posted on 4/1/20 at 10:02 pm to Allthatfades

I've only checked out books through Overdrive the last five years or so. The last time I was in the library was when I had to renew my card. It's the best way to get books. I was looking for Bruce Campbell's first book and it wasn't listed, so I requested it from the library and within a week I was reading it. This is in Jefferson Parish, btw.

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