Books Haven This site provides a unique way to look for new books. Once registered, just sit back and relax while you view each booksite as it rotates before your eyes. You can read the reviews of each book, and when you see something that catches your eyes, just jot down the author's name, title of the book, or the ISBN number to find it at your local bookstore. You can also buy the book online.
Books-On-Line This site lists thousands of books that you can read online. You can search by subject, author, or title. Other extras include links to United States Air Force Publications and Hollywood Movie Scripts. Join their newsletter to be notified when new books are added.
Classic Bookshelf Here's a cool site that lets you read hundreds of popular classics that can be searched by title or browsed by author. Although each book can be read in simple text format, they also offer a unique reading applet that lets you change text size, spacing, color, and you can even close a book, type your email address, and then reopen the book in the same place at another time.
Classic Novels Here's a unique service that will deliver classic novels to your email box in several daily or monthly installments. Each book comes with a short description and the number and frequency of eash issue. They even include a link to Amazon.com in case you want to buy the actual book.
Classic Reader Here's a cool site where you
can find hundreds of full, unabridged classic novels and short stories.
You can use the onsite search engine to look for books by title, author or other criteria as well as browse one of eight categories that each book is placed in. They are fiction, non-fiction, children, poetry, Shakesphere, short stories, drama, and classical.
eBrary Here's a cool site where you can read the full text of books for free in your browser, but you will need to download their special plug-in to use the service. Great features include the ability to highlight text, link any word or phrase to online dictionaries, encyclopedias, bibliographies, maps, and more. The only fees involved for using this service is if you want to copy or print any of the material.
Electronic Literature Directory This is a great resource for readers of digital texts. It is an extensive database of listings for electronic works in categories such as poetry, fiction, drama, and non-fiction. You can browse by category or use their onsite search engine to look for texts by title, author, and other criteria.
Knowledge Rush This is an awesome site with thousands of free online books and articles. Each book can be viewed as one, long page of text or several web pages - your choice. Lots of extras including extensive biographies on the authors, an online encyclopedia, message board, and more. You can even post your own profile and share your writing with the world.
The Online Books Page Here's a great site that lists thousands of free books that can be read online. They offer books on every subject you can imagine including Philosophy, Religion, History, Sociology, Education, Fine Arts, and more. Books can be searched by title and author or you can browse by subject. They even include an archived listing of serials like magazines, newspapers, or other periodicals.
Short Stories This site offers short stories in several different genres including children's, crime, horror, romance, science fiction, and more. Each story comes with a rating so that you know if it's suitable for younger readers as well as some other cool features. You can view the comments and ratings of other visitors who have read the story, plus they offer a printable and handheld version for people on the go.