Frequently asked questions
Everything people ask before their first free ebook.
- Are these ebooks really free and legal?
- Yes. Every book is public domain in the United States and comes from Project Gutenberg or Standard Ebooks. Outside the US, check your local copyright rules.
- How often is the list updated?
- Every hour. New releases appear as soon as the libraries publish them.
- Which formats can I download?
- Most books come as EPUB, Kindle, plain text and a read-online version. Pick a format on the library's page.
- Do you charge anything?
- Never. The site is free and funded by unobtrusive advertising.
- Can I get notified about new free ebooks?
- Yes. Add your email in the alerts box and you get one message per batch of new books.
- Can an AI assistant use this data?
- Yes. The site runs an MCP server so Claude, ChatGPT and other agents can search current free ebooks.