Joining book club? Pro tips, how to find free books on Kindle, iPad
Reading can be an escape for many people, but sometimes finding the time to finish a book can be difficult.
Whether your roadblock is choosing a book, finding time to read, or not having space to carry a print book around with you, there are plenty of options to help you pick and stick to your book.
Celebrities, like Reece Witherspoon and Oprah, have book clubs that encourage people to read. They also offer help with the task of picking a book.
Meanwhile, websites, like How Long To Read, can tell you the average time it takes to finish a book based on an average reading speed. But you can personalize the service and get information specific to your own reading speed.
Watch the video above to learn 5 tips and tricks for reading on e-readers.
Best e-reader
The best e-reader is the one that you find easiest to read!
Many e-readers and tablets, like Amazon's Kindle or Apple's iPad, put vast libraries at your fingertips on just about any topic imaginable.
They’re also a fraction of the size of many print books, so it’s easier to take them anywhere!
Check out this video showing 5 tips and tricks for reading on e-readers.
E-readers have more features than physical books, like the ability to adjust the font size and search keywords or phrases in the book.
Digital bookstores offer a large selection of books, but if you're not sure where to start, see what suggestions your e-reader or tablet offers, or what books are popular with other users.
Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, and so many more literary classics can be downloaded for free on Kindle devices and in Apple’s Books.
Searching for an E-Reader? Check out Reviewed’s list of the 12 Best E-Readers of 2023.
Online book club
If you want to discuss books with other people, try looking for a digital book club that you can join from the comfort of your home.
Around two million people are members of Reddit’s “r/Literature” subreddit, where they can discuss plays, poetry, short stories, and novels.
There are also free apps that can help you join book clubs, keep track of books you’ve read or want to read, prompt discussions, and suggest new books.
Libby
Local libraries are a great resource to help you find books, and now you can access them wherever you are in the world with the Libby app.
The app connects you to your local library and makes it easy to reserve and borrow e-books and audiobooks without late fees!
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