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Free Books - 23,469 Classics For Less Than A Cup Of Coffee. An Extensive Ebooks And Audiobooks Library App User Positive Comments 2024
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✓ GreatVery happy with this app, only problem is that I don't have enough time to read them all!.Version: 2.1
✓ WowLoads of good classic books in 1 app! Haven't tried reading any yet but recognise a lot of the well known authors. Great auto bookmark. The only thing I can think of to improve this app is that when you finish reading a book perhaps highlight or put a star on it (similar to the DS version of classic books) but if you love reading I definately recommend this..Version: 0
✓ Great appIf you love books,especially old ones ,this is like having the world at your fingertips. Great for fiction and research too ..Version: 0
✓ Brilliant app, excellent valueI've read two books (A Tale of Two Cities and The Count of Monte Cristo) that I've been wanting to read for years and would have happily paid £6 each for in the shop. Even if I don't read any more (which I definitely will) the app has paid for itself several times over..Version: 0
✓ Most used app on my iPod.This app is constantly in use on my iPod you can never have too many books to read..Version: 0
✓ BooksAll good and very user friendly.Version: 2.3.3
✓ Great!Now I can read all those classics I've always been meaning to get round to reading, and have them all on my phone! Fabulous!.Version: 0
✓ ProblemThe start proceeding lay very smoothly, after selecting the book, or books progression went very well then on proceeding with download I receive the. Books front cover....then turning the page I get a re render page which is supposed to last seconds or upto two minutes depending on the book! But that is as far as I can go the download indicator continues circling so far upto 50minutes !!! What do I have to do to receive the printed pages . Grateful a early reply this rods roger gough.Version: 2.3
✓ So happy to stumble across this app.The sheer number of books is staggering..Version: 2.1
✓ ExcellentThe clue is in the title.Version: 4.1.5
✓ It's great with one exceptionI am enjoying this app however, when reading several lines of text is sometimes cut off. I have to keep changing font size to try and catch it. And sometimes it won't change the font size..Version: 0
✓ Free classics!!!What else needs to be said..Version: 4.1.5
✓ A classic app! (see what I did there)I purchased this app for, presumably, the same reason as many other people - I'm an avid reader, but I've just never had a chance to get around to reading the classics, or been able to slot them into the plethora of other books I'm dying to read. I purchased this app to fill that little niche of being on the bus, or lazy Sundays, and crowbar in a classic. Well, what can I say. In the 2 months I've had this app I've had my eyes opened to the genius of Dostoyevsky, Karl Marx, Homer, Socrates, and so many more. The e-reader is crisp, clear, functional, and on my experience completely without bugs. Think of all those classics you've always thought you'll get around to reading - they're probably here. £1.19? Bargain. Highly recommended..Version: 2.2
✓ Simply greatThe wonderful thing about this app is how it enables curiosity and serendipity to have free reign. I have discovered and actually read many a "quaint and curious volume" that I otherwise never would have such as tolstoys essay on Shakespeare or darwin's autobiography. Love it!.Version: 0
✓ Great reads!!Great app. One of the first I paid for and very impressed. Good to be able to read all the classics you promised yourself you would gy round to reading one day and so easy to use. Don't seem to be able to search by author, maybe that is me or something they can work on. Would have given five stars if more recent books were available but still excellent value for money. Well done.Version: 0
✓ Great appThis is the first app I have ever felt the need to review 10/10 not 1 bad thing about it.Version: 2.2.1
✓ A Great AppTons of great books (esp. classics) at your fingertips! What more could book lovers ask for?!.Version: 0
✓ Some old classicsVery enjoyable! I found some old classics I'd read before and other stories I'd never seen. Good for a Sci- fi fan..Version: 4.1.5
✓ Highly Recommended!!Without doubt this app is absolutely wonderful. With an exceptional collection of classics, Free Books is a must-have. Exceeding all expectations, I gladly recommend this app to everyone, particularly my fellow bookworms. Free Books is definitely worthy of all five stars, and will, unequivocally, become your favourite app..Version: 2.3.3
✓ It doesn't get better than thisWell like many others I never write reviews, and I have some great apps on my iPhone! But this has to be the greatest value app ever! I really enjoy Reading the classics and so this is perfect, so many books are available and all for the cost of £1.19. Thank you to whoever explained that this is courtesy of the Gutenberg project, you can browse the books first if you're unsure about buying the app. Word of caution, the majority of the books are pre 1923 and so if you're looking for the latest Harry Potters I fear you'll be disappointed. Fantastic application and has to get 5 stars, hope this helps..Version: 0
✓ Love this app!!One of my favourite apps - I highly recommend it! Definitely deserving of five stars..Version: 4.0.2
✓ Great AppEasy to use and has a great selection of books. It's so great to have a portable library and not have to carry big chunky books around. Only complaint would be that more recent books cannot be added, but apart from that a really great app..Version: 0
✓ Great valuePros: a bazillion books! It's great to catch up on classics and to find more obscure reads. I appreciate that they are very upfront about most of the books being pre-1920s. But I've found lots of books already that I want to read. It's also great that the books are all free once you buy the app. Cons: I prefer the functionality of the B&N eReader as far as a basic reading app goes. For some reason, I prefer the swipe to touching a certain part of the screen. I read on the subway one-handed. That is a pretty minor complaint versus the pros. If you like classics or "vintage" literature, buy this app!.Version: 0
✓ A reader's resourceFree Books gives me access to so many different books, I've been reading non-stop since getting it. I would like a blurb on the books before I download them, but otherwise I can't fault it..Version: 0
✓ Fantastic!I recommend this app to anyone interested in reading all the must read books of today. You've got everything you need at the tap of a button. It's easy to download, easy to read and you can enjoy it anywhere! It's really worth the cost and you won't be disappointed!.Version: 2.1.1
✓ Books are lovelyWho can complain with the price?.Version: 4.1.5
✓ Free booksA great app for the money if you like old books. A few little glitches but it is a pleasure to use..Version: 0
✓ Great App!Canadian - Never without a book, great for travelling..Version: 0
✓ AwesomeI love that I get the chance to read books I've never heard of and wouldn't pick off a shelf normally, yet still loving them, wouldn't mind extra books added every now and again and we need more reviews from people, I love to be able to check out if I would want to read it, so get on it randoms :D.Version: 2.4
✓ BestOverall, best app in the store, how can they cram that many ausome books into a .99 app?? This is app is a must have for well, everybody in the world basicly. Buy it. Best thing ever. Also, that's for the icon change..Version: 0
✓ AwesomeOne of the rare things that is worth a lot more than what you would pay for it.Version: 0
✓ The best app for bookloversNow that with the latest updates issues of font size and occasional crashes have been fully and satisfactorily resolved this is the only app for booklovers. Highly recommended. It is by far the best and easiest way to read and access the thousands of books in Project Gutenberg. I like very much the fact that books can also be sent quickly to my computer in pdf format,allowing me to do word searches..Version: 0
✓ Delivers what it offersGood selection of classics, and quite a variety of other titles as well..Version: 4.1.5
✓ Classic BooksAbsolutely loving these classic books. So much more depth than modern fiction. And they are free! Love this App - much thanks!.Version: 2.3.3
✓ TOP APP!I bought this app and it's just totally what I wanted. I have a book group on Face Book called Read All About It so so of the books will be getting reviews posted to Face Book. I totally recommend you buy this app if you like reading and are a book worm. Feel free to join the Face Book group, it's always nice to hear other' thoughts on the books we are debating about..Version: 0
✓ My Man JeevesDelightful collection of short stories. Somewhat formulaic, but very funny. Excellent prose, and well-crafted plots. Note--not all the stories are of Jeeves and Wooster. Some of them feature Reggie Pepper, an upper-class twit similar to Bertie Wooster..Version: 2.3.3
✓ Awesome if you want ClassicsI love having all the classics within easy reach, no travelling to a library or bookstore to get a copy. Those who complain that more recent books should be added should understand that these books are free because their copyright has expired already so newer books will not be available for free. Gotta pay for those. If you love the classics though and want to read a lot of them this is for you. The only thing you pay for is to use the app. After that, nothing! It's great! You could download all 20,000+ books for the price of two little bucks. Awesome deal :).Version: 0
✓ FulfillingOriginally download for something to do on the daily commute. But found it was also good for night I can't sleep and boring family functions..Version: 2.5
✓ AmazingI recently purchased "Beyond good and evil" from Chapters, unfortunately I just found it on here too! I guess I've been wasting money on books for years because there are so many good books on here for basically free. I'd pay 20 dollars for this app. It's amazing, and very easy to use (read on).Version: 0
✓ Classics at no costMilton, Hardy, Defoe, Cervantes tried so far - in your pocket without dipping into your pocket..Version: 2.4
✓ It awesome when you on the plane5 stars.Version: 2.4
✓ First classGreat selection, nice to revisit some authors I'd forgotten..Version: 2.2.1
✓ Great appAwesome app. Works well and good range of old school books!.Version: 2.3.3
✓ Very good - but so many possibilitiesThis is a great app and there are plenty of very readable books on here but some really obvious features are missing. I like how it remembers the page you are on in all books skipping straight to whereever you were last reading, but this is no substitute for bookmarks. Surely this would be a very simply addition. Also no text search and no ability to read in widescreen. My final complaint is that page turning works fine and a scroll bar at the bottom allows for faster navigation, but it would be nice to have a mode that allowed verticle (continuous) scrolling as per most Apple apps. An excellent app, but one or two more features would elevate it substantially..Version: 0
✓ Application awesomenessGreat app, well worth the money!.Version: 0
✓ Out-of-copyright freebees!It's great to see out-of-copyright books made freely accessible! Way to go. This app has a HUGE library of great classic free books ie. out-of-copyright, ie. old. FYI people wanting "recent books"? Hahaha um. How about paying for recent books? We writers have to eat, too. Beans & rice is fine. K thx. xo .Version: 0
✓ Handy appGreat for airports!.Version: 2.4
✓ GOLD MINEWhat a GOLD MINE of old timeless books!!.Version: 2.3.3
✓ YesyesyesnoyesyesyesThis is a great app and totally worth more than the 1.99 I bought it for. I'm glad it doesn't try to make everything realistic and stuff cause I'm just trying to read and I don't really care if the page flipping looks real or not. the only thing that would make it perfect is some more modern books... past 1923. but old books are always interesting to me. also if I could see all 23,600+ books in one big list so I don't miss any. unless there already is and I'm missing it. for that stuff, I'd like to give it 4 1/2 stars but since i can't, I'll give it 5..Version: 0
✓ MrI love the classics and great non fiction work of antiquity so to find a site that allows you to download a lot of terrific books, which one cannot find in a normal library, free of charge for a few dollars of joining fee is fantastic. Keep up the good work..Version: 2.4
✓ A Brilliant AppBrilliant. Thousands of classic books. I love Tarzan & the Mars books by Edgar Rice Burroughs which are hard to find but here they are and many many others of these type - Huck Finn the list goes on.....Version: 0
✓ Excellent ValueNot only have I avidly got back into reading with this app (I have been very uninspired by expensive recent 'modern' titles that I have been unable to finish), I have been delightfully seduced into reading books that I probably would never have bought such as Franz Kafka's 'metamorphosis'; Hermann Hesse's 'Siddhartha' and Karl Marx's 'Communist manifesto'. A dictionary and cut & paste features would be a nice addition, but at the price it is well worth it However, I really can't stand the associated 'freeaudiobooks' App as it is so annoying with the 'this is a libra vox recording' message attached to every bloody chapter. Alright say it at the beginning - but every chapter - sometimes read by different people! I would avoid free audiobooks for now - even my kids have told me to delete the 'freeaudiobooks' app from their itouch..Version: 0
✓ A fantastic buyThis app has classics in huge supply, almost anything that you could think if is there. I have challenged the search tool on a few occasions and it has always come up with my request! I would prefer an even smaller font selection as I like having many words on a page because this mimics a real book. The page turning mechanism is simple and works well. Although there is nothing like holding an actual book in your hand, for the extortionate price you would have had to pay for all of these books this is most certainly worth your £1.19. My only major fault would be a slight glitch that causes the app to crash. In the featured section the last few 'book covers' at the top (William Shakespeare to name one) crash the app when selected. Although it is easy to find the books under this category by searching I still think it is a problem better solved. Overall fantastic value for money, I never need buy a book again..Version: 2.1.1
✓ Wonderful AppAs the title suggests, I am very impressed with this app. Easy, accessible reading of great literature, whenever you want it. I bet you wouldn't go to the store to buy a bunch of cumbersome books that would just collect dust on your shelf, but with this app you get the best of it all - highly recommended. I would love to see some newer titles, but that's for the future.Version: 2.5.2
✓ Great experienceI may never buy another book! Honestly, I find the whole experience with Freebooks to be intuitive, with access to enough content to keep me entertained on flights and waiting rooms worldwide. If only the iPhone 3GS battery had a longer life! I've been using it since Sept 09 and it's my most used App..Version: 0
✓ Love it so far....I originally got the free version, and it was a huge flop! I got into a book and the app wouldn't open. It froze, I deleted and re-downloaded it 2x and it still did it. I was brave enough to try this version, and so far I'm very glad that I did. But the new update had a huge flaw- it goes back to the library/menu constantly when u are tapping to turn the page....tried to read last night and it drove me nuts!! But another update may be able to fix that, because otherwise it is the only flaw. I love the new option to change page orientation. I was really hoping for that. Thank you! I look forward to even more updates which improve an already very good thing.....Version: 0
✓ Absolutely the best book app!The best book app out there but hard to find on the App Store!.Version: 4.1.5
✓ Never an idle momentA great app. As long as I have my phone on me I have access to a wealth of books. There are many ways to escape boredom with an iPhone, but this is one of the best. Quick to load, and book downloads are so quick. It works perfectly, remembers your page, and looks good..Version: 2.3.3
✓ Really great buy!!!!This is brilliant! There is so much to choose from for your money that it's almost impossible to choose just one to read at a time!!! It would be improved if there was a way of seeing the full title of a book without having to click on it. At the moment some of the longer titles are lost off the screen so you can't tell one book from another of a similar title! Apart from that it's fabulous!! X.Version: 0
✓ Nice ReaderThis book reader is an easy to use interface to a massive 23,000+ collection of public domain books. It provides both online and offline reading with customizable font sizes and color schemes. It also has a search function. The pages flip page to page, it might be nice to offer a scrolling text feature but the page flips are easy to use. It also seems locked into portrait mode, not sure landscape would work but it might be a nice option for those who prefer to read that way. You can also have the ebooks sent as an .rtf (rich text format) to any e-mail box for reading there as well. The collection of books you have access to is (obviously) massive and should provide plenty of material, especially the classics that you may or may not have ever read. Overall, a very nice portal into this large collection of public domain works, I can't say I've tried the other readers on the app store but this one certainly works admirably. Recommended..Version: 0
✓ Fantastic appI absolutely love this. I've been Reading Free Books for nearly a year and I've read work that I would not normally have taken the time to try and it's been great. I've read some ultimate classics,some surprise gems, and some random odds and ends with intriguing titles. If you buy this, you won't regret it. My only criticism would be that the library could be better - it would be nice to be able to organise your books, and to be able to view info on the book you're cuurently reading. I have about 60 in my library and I can't always remember what I've tried or whether I liked it. Being able to add some kind of labels or note to your books would be great. Other than that, really great app :).Version: 0
✓ Nick from SydneyI simply love this book collection: tapping into a wide selection of old classics has not been easier - I mean a very wide collection! I can even tap into books that I have not heard of before. Be assured that I shall be using this application during moments of peace and on long trips overseas..Version: 2.2
✓ Free BooksGreat app! Beautiful interface, simple to navigate and tonnes of books to choose from. Highly recommended.Version: 2.5
✓ Value For MoneyA great app:; highly recommended. A very valuable resource for book lovers; the ability to read a book on the phone is fantastic..Version: 2.4
✓ Books ClassicsGreat ap and extremely easy to use. I'm enjoying re-reading old classics and those which I have often wanted to read but didn't have the time to hunt down..Version: 0
✓ Classic opportunityIt is great to have these classics available and be able to read them so conveniently.Version: 2.4
✓ Great appIt is old books that are no longer copyrighted, but that's okay. I've found a whole bunch of gems through serendipity. Well worth the couple of bucks I paid for it..Version: 0
✓ Love this collection!If you like classics, this is the app for you. All those old-timey books and authors you've been curious about are all here. And because it's an app, it's super easy to read and it's with you all the time. Sure, we all have our favorite games to waste time while we're waiting at the doctor's office or bank, it feels a little better to "waste" time reading. I've discovered old authors I'd only heard about. It's great..Version: 4.1.5
✓ Was awesomer...Don't get me wrong it's still awesome but I preferred it before the justified text and rotating screen - both those changes have made it just a fraction less awesome, would be nice to be able to turn them off.Version: 2.1.1
✓ FantasticThis is great. Does it have an index online where we can search for books? I have already read and re-read some classics I never though I'd read. Although there do seem to be some holes - no Bronte? But the only thing I miss is an easy way to look through titles which if it was online would be great. But what amazing value!.Version: 0
✓ Fantastic App...This is like a Rainbow... Where I find my treasure at the end of every great Story told....Version: 2.3
✓ FantasticGreat selection of free books for on the go. I can always find something to read when I have spare time..Version: 0
✓ Great appYou really have to put this in context and be objective. This app let's you read an enormous amount of books on demand. Ok, some are not necessarily tuned to modern tastes but there are still countless titles that transcend time and are classics. The reading experience is great and in many ways better than my Sony Reader with very fast page turning. If you like reading then buy this app and enjoy it for what it is, you can still buy contemporary stuff at waterstones!.Version: 0
✓ I love itI think it's a really great app, almost perfectly executed. I would like to see a little bit of detail on every book, however. I loved that it was easy to use in-book, and you could send the book to your email as well. Might want to consider renaming the app. Freebooks may seem a little misleading to some buyers. Perhaps something such as ArchiveBooks or the Archive might be more fitting. But otherwise, great job guys. Keep up the great work..Version: 0
✓ Very goodGood to be able to read a vast selection of books with just a few touches on the screen.Version: 2.1
✓ Great appLook, there are a few reviews crapping on this app, but it's fantastic value for money. If you're searching for a particular book then best not get your hopes up. But here you'll have all the great old ones that you've heard of. Got to admit though, it took me by surprise that most of the books were published pre 1930. Whatever, not disappointed in the slightest. 5 *.Version: 0
✓ A great collect and a must buy.Buy it! All the books you know you should read but never seem to get when you go to the book store. I have read books I would have never have accessed if i had gone to the book shop or library. Here you can download it, try it and if you don't like it then what have you lost?.Version: 0
✓ So sad...That I won't be able to read all of the selections. Fantastic app if you're a reader and so handy for filling in time waiting for trains, doctors, or just relaxing at a cafe. Mind boggling range of books and most of top quality. My fave app..Version: 0
✓ Public domain is a wonderful thing!Clearly stated, books are pre 1923, that's how it works. Many classics are within the public domain and several are compiled here. There are many obscure texts as well. Again we are talking classics here, books that have stood the test of time, books that are still being taught in schools today. Believe me when I say because I had to suffer through Last of the Mohicans, The Scarlet Letter, and any of the Bronte sisters while I was in high school, that should be the privilege of all American high school students. This is a convenient form for that. Again we are talking classics, not vulgar or popular literature. No Twilight, Stephen King, or Toni Morrison here..Version: 2.3
✓ True-it's actually free!I bought this app and although it's on crashed twice it's probably worth it, I love how you can send the books to your computer…AWESOME!.Version: 2.1.1
✓ Free books on iPhoneI'm a book lover from way back and I just love being able to download these free classics to my phone and re-read my favourites every spare chance I get. Thank you for making them available..Version: 2.4
✓ After DarkGreat book for bedtime or relaxing reading..Version: 4.1.5
✓ Free books appI like the 'flippy' style page turning. It beats those that feature in some on-line catalogues that look like their paper counterparts. My own location seems to be blacklisted for getting into the site to download the books, but free access points are available making it just as convenient to 'grab' them. More power to their elbow I say!.Version: 0
✓ MrAmong all techniques of learning, listening is an essential tool available to humans. But it's not that's listened to that matters, rather it's the quality of that thing being listened to. This is why listening to these great timeless classic would not only aid in mastering the skill of listening, but most important teach wisdom that continue to guide humans as the continue to live here on earth. One thing in listening to this classics remain incredible; and that's the availability of these classics free of charge on today's technological devices..Version: 2.3.3
✓ Great AppBeen using this app for several years. My ONLY issue is that when I switched from ipod to iPhone the app crashes frequently and I lose my library to try and remember what I had. Anyone have any ideas why? Have plenty memory. Great reading and selections. Thanks for great app..Version: 4.1.5
✓ WAYSAIAwesome stuff.Version: 2.3.3
✓ FreebooksAll free books are a treat & this app is excellant for classics. Have been in bed ill for three months (better now thankx) & it was great to have so many different styles of books at hand & pass time away. So if you love books, you will definately love this app. Cannot say I have experienced any problems of any kind. So I am prepared to give a full five stars ! Thank you Free books! Shawdiane x.Version: 2.4
✓ OH MY GODAll i got to say is YESSSSS!!!.Version: 0
✓ Really goodPerhaps the iphone is a bit small to read on, and I think an ipad may be more compatible in that sense, but the range of books on here is phenomenal. It is incredible how many amazing and classic novels, plays, and poetry there are on here, from all the great writers, so if you can get over reading on an iphone then it is a fantastic app!.Version: 2.1.1
✓ Free booksSimply phenominal for the avid reader!.Version: 0
✓ Classical TriumphHow apple can produce brilliant classics for less than a cup of coffee is incredible. I love the classics more than other types of reading. I would like to know if Apple will be offering a choice of biography/autobiography of recognised people who have contributed so much to the advancement of our country here in the Uk. Fred Dibnah, Winston Churchill, Isambard kingdom Brunel, Robert Louis Stephenson for eg. I would happily pay for the full price of a Cup of Coffee. Melvyn..Version: 2.2.1
✓ Wow! Life is GOOD again!!How cool is this app?! If you love imaginative,classic and hard to find literature, you MUST have this superb collection of books! Easy to use and download, a pleasure to surf through and read...A valuable new book around every turn. PS There are now officially not enough hours left in my life to read the immense quantity of books in this app!! Wow! The interface is lightning fast and you can read, store or delete as you like...I would value more reviews of some of the more obscure books so if you have this app, please write reviews and rate what you've read!! In my follow up review for 2012 I just have to say...get this app!! Educate and entertain yourself with a beautiful range of classic, esoteric and entertaining books!! Please write reviews as this can be a fascinating aid to choosing things you might not otherwise have read....Version: 2.4
✓ How can I *not* give it 5 stars - wonderful valueNo, the iPhone isn't the world's best book-reading device; and no, you can't fiddle with fonts and layout or anything else cool. But come on - 23K plus books for pocket money - it's a wonder of modern technology. The app works, the books are great, it's easy enough to read, and I love it. In case you're wondering, all the books come via the Gutenberg Project (look it up), and they're free online to. But this app provides a great way to access them on your iPhone/iPod Touch. Well done guys. And thanks..Version: 0
✓ Free booksI love this app and am so grateful that it is freely available , giving access to so many wonderful books..Version: 0
✓ Bite a bookI love reading 24/7 and this app was great for my reading needs. The page is always lit right, there were no spelling mistakes and they were genuine books not rip of books. I am giving you 5 star you have put a lot of effort in to making this app so you deserve it !!! THUMBS UP & KEEP SMILING .Version: 2.2.1
✓ Free booksFantastic books great to read the classics again. I have to fight the kids for use of it. Maybe some more recent books would be great, but enjoying the large range available and the ease of use of the app..Version: 0
✓ Free books.Good app. Plenty to choose from. A good past time!!!.Version: 2.1
✓ GoodGood app to carry around. Expecally good to take on long road trips and to the airport.Version: 2.4
✓ Good valueI tried the app because I was not sure if I would like reading on my iPod touch because of the size of the screen. For the price loads of books to choose from. Happy to say reading a book on my iPod was good, size of print & background easy on the eyes..Version: 0
✓ 39 Steps. Great read in a style now almost lost.Excellent suspense thriller in a fascinating style. These books are a great way to catch up with the classics while waiting at airports etc..Version: 2.4
✓ It's never too lateThis opens up a new world. Now I can read all those books I was put off originally because they were in boring covers, were printed in tiny fonts and were too heavy to read in bed! Recently travelled by train from north Wales to Bath to see both parts of Shakespeare's Henry IV. Read part one on the way down and part two on the way back..Version: 2.2.1
✓ Highly RecommendI can't believe some people are complaining about this app. For the $'s you pay it's fantastic value. So what that the titles are all pre-1923? Most classics were written before then anyway. Bar 2 titles I was able to download the entire Anne of Green Gables series. Pretty good for less than $2.50!.Version: 0
✓ Great App!Quite an ample variety of books, and useful tools! I would love to see the audio option for all books and a children's genre. Perhaps some more recent books as well. Nevertheless, I'm truly thankful for so many free books!!.Version: 4.1.5
✓ Great readsIt's good to know that when you read one of these books it is going to be quality. There are so many junk books out there that sound great when they are reviewed and a waste of my time and money..Version: 2.4
✓ The best!I have used many, many apps for books before, but since I bought this one, well needless to say - I haven't looked back !!! It is by far the best choice! Thank you for the huge choice!.Version: 0
✓ Too good to be true?Absolutely not!! There are literally Hundreds of free books to choose from. The selection of books is amazing, the interface is simple and download times are relatively quick. You will never go without a good book again!!.Version: 2.1
✓ ExcellentA lovely collection of some very great works..Version: 0
✓ WickedGreat app for book lovers, There are books here for people who wanted to read 'talked about' vintage books but can't be bothered to buy them. Ok so there aren't any newer books here but don't be a dunce, for £1.19, you aren't going to get the newest books are you?New books cost £3.99 and up. Just download the app, read the books that are clasics that you've not had the chance to read, or take a chance on something on the thousands of books at your disposal. .Version: 0
✓ Nice, very nice!Very nice indeed. I thought it was going to be a bit complicated to find books I'd actually be interested in reading on this app--but, it's not. Took me only a few seconds to get started. You can quickly search through popular books, different genres, or just search for a title you're looking for. It's really easy to read the text and you can increase/decrease the font size in just once click. The page turner is easy and fun (just have to tap the screen). I really love the slider at the bottom that lets you jump through pages easily. Was feeling a little nostalgic so I skimmed through a few books I haven't read in years and traipsed right to the end--lame I know. Right now, tackling Dostoevsky’s The Idiot on FreeBooks, wish me luck! Free Books rocks!.Version: 0
✓ Cool stuffGreat selection of books - I think it is just great.Version: 0
✓ Value for money.....doesn't quite cut it! This is more than value for money. So much more. I paid the £1.19, expecting value for money (say, 10-30 decent books out of it). But boy was I wrong. I've since (in around 5 months) read hundreds of classics that I've always wanted to read, but never got 'round to. Buying this app has also introduced me to other great authors. You cannot find a flaw in this app, it just keeps on giving..Version: 2.1.1
✓ ExcellentA great app. Extremely valuable for what it's worth. My main criticism would be a lack of scrolling options in text (sometimes if I want to read a specific chapter, it's a nightmare to find by going page by page). There are also numerous formatting issues, especially amongst the prefaces of most texts. All in all, a valuable and entertaining app..Version: 2.1.1
✓ Fantastic app, would happily pay MUCH moreI was surprised at the sheer volume of material available to download. As well as the classics there's some great obscure gems I would NEVER have discovered without this app. The only suggestion I'd have for improvement is a blurb section before you download rather than just the book/essay title, probably not needed for the classics but for the lesser known works would be helpful. For the person who complains that his prepaid is charged when he downloads - that's the cost Vodafone charges for your Internet access idiot, it's not a charge levelled by the makers of this app. I download via wireless and it costs me NOTHING. Exactly as advertised..Version: 0
✓ Great books - great app!A wonderful way to (re-)acquaint yourself with these great classic books. I love how it remembers up to where you were. Variable font size is a boon for us oldies, too. Very worthwhile. CL.Version: 2.1.1
✓ SaskamanRate Free Books? Hmmm, thought I paid $1.99 for this... Anyway, I like it..Version: 0
✓ Really, really good!A must have if you enjoy reading on the go!.Version: 0
✓ Free booksThis app is great £1.19 for all these books yes they're mostly from before 1923 but they're all classics. I love Reading and travel abroad quite abit so this is the perfect way to carry lots of books in one place without the extra weight or bulk. I do have one minor niggle though there are no illustraions in the books just the word illustration where the picture should be that said it brings great reward for little expence. By the way is there any chance of getting some newer titles soon like the Dune series or Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy, fingers crossed..Version: 0
✓ Great value app featuring great CLASSIC (old) books.I think it's unfair in the extreme for reviewers to give this app low marks because all the books are classics. Of course they are! How else could they be available for this price? This app is very good value because it provides additional features to the free ones. There are no adverts as in Wattpad, for example. The interface is pleasantly functional, and so far it has proved stable, with no crashes. The chief reason I bought this app to go alongside Stanza (which will always remain in a class of it's own and has not yet come near to being beaten), is the ability to email books to you as well as read them on your phone. This is ideal for me since it removes several steps in getting books onto my non-mac-compatible Sony e-reader. That to me is worth the minimal price. My advice to everyone is that this is a good value and highly functional app. Stanza should be downloaded first, but if you want the unique features of this app buy it. And please ignore the stupid reviews..Version: 0
✓ MissThis is great!!!.Version: 2.4
✓ Free booksBig selection and brings back memories of good books read in the past. Wish there could be some later ones added too..Version: 2.3
✓ I really like this app!!I've downloaded a few free book apps but this one takes the cake thus far. I really like the color contrast option that makes the reading much easier on the eyes. It took me a short time to get used to the flipping of the pages but other than that I'm really enjoying it. I like that the app saves your place for you when you return to reading. I was wondering how the developers were going to address that but I didn't need to wonder for long. Its nice to know that I always have a book or two available to me when I'm out and about and these classics are great reads that I may not necessarily grab when heading out the door. Thanks much for this app! I would recommend it to anyone!.Version: 0
✓ 👍I like it 👍 very good.Version: 2.5
✓ WowSo many books I have wanted to read, but just didn't go to them first. How could I live in the US and not have read Common Sense. I plan to read so many of these books. I love British mysteries and the humor in them. So many libraries don't house some of the older books just because of space. I read Edgar Rice Burrough's John Carter books, and I just heard that John Carter will be a major movie in Marsh. These books are ageless and timely. The great writers were deemed great for a reason. Harry said to paraphrase if you do not know history, you are doomed to repeat it. Books for fun, books to make you think and many books that do both at the same time. I love this app and so will you, if reading means something to you..Version: 2.3.3
✓ MrsWhat Could be better on a holiday than a bunch of books to read on my ipod? Fantastic! Light to carry, easy to read, and fun discovering new books I've never heard of. A wonderful app! Thankyou!.Version: 2.1.1
✓ AmazingThe best in the entire world and I hate reading it is outstanding who needs the kindle when you have this.Version: 2.3.3
✓ Excellent implementation of access to free books from the Gutenberg Project plus other sources.All the five star reviews describe the strengths. I have had no technical difficulties, crashes or failures. I don't understand the complaints, particularly the one that says the product with 150 books is better and all those offered by Free Books are uninteresting, since all 150 books offered by that seller are on Free Books. Even the Art of War for which some sellers are charging $10. is on Free Books. My only annoyances are some Gutenberg books have several pages of boiler plate to scroll past. And spacing is off in some text when the source used hard returns. The absence of fonts to indicate headings in sometimes an inconvenience. This can be especially bothersome when reading poetry. If spacing is too bothersome, it is easy to find something else to read. Don't miss Cory Doctorow. Is this where I am supposed to start my review? At the end of someone else's with no indication a new review is starting? Very confusing..Version: 0
✓ GmushLoving it! Better than I expected. Usually w these type of apps there is a catch.....not with this one!! Hope it stays that way..Version: 2.3.3
✓ Great app!Free, easy to use, great selection of classics. I am only on my second book right now, but very happy with the app..Version: 2.3.3
✓ Worth the price, with a couple of minor shortcomingsLike the description says, most of the books in this app are available elsewhere. Most seem to come from Project Gutenberg. There are sites that already let you save these books in a mobile format, but I still find Free Books to have its own strengths. The problem with using a service like ManyBooks to save files in PDF format is that you need a computer to do it. Free Books provides almost immediate access to titles. I find its layout to be very good, and more readable than the Kindle app. I do wish it had a smooth-scrolling landscape view like GoodReader, though. You have to read books in portrait view, and tapping the left or right sides of the screen flips the page (tapping the middle brings up the menu). The controls may be minimal, but they work very well. Like I said, though, it is very readable in this format (moreso than competitors), but a landscape view would be a nice addition. One warning, though: Free Books does not include every book in the Project Gutenberg library. I don't know how it makes its selections, with part of an author's library will be available while part is not. Still, with ManyBooks and GoodReader as a backup, it is well worth $2..Version: 0
✓ Great but room for improvementBeing able to access many literary classics for free on your iPhone is great. There are a few things that could be improved - formatting for poetry can be very bad and essentially unreadable also Greek letters can be rendered in an incomprehensible way - look at Hugh selwyn mauberley by Ezra pound if you want to see what I mean. Also there can be a bit of a jumble of versions of texts in different languages and you may only find out when you download a book that it is in the wrong language. If they could sort out some of these relatively minor quibbles it would be 5 stars - as it is it is still very good but a little rough around the edges.Version: 2.3.3
✓ I'll never be stranded with nothing to read again!I love love this app! While I'll always prefer reading books the traditional way, this is a fantastic alternative for those times when I find myself in public with time on my hands and no reading material. They have a good selection and the option to browse by category for those of us not sure of what we want to read. Also great is their option to change font size and color scheme so you can adjust the look to whatever will be easiest on the eyes. Looks like I'll finally be able to check off some books from my reading list!.Version: 0
✓ Excellent Value!I just love this App.! Although most of the criticisms regarding this App. are justified, they still do not affect my joy in using this App., I just 'work around the limitations'. Some/many of the editions available through this App. would be/are unavailable to purchase in print. If you enjoy reading/learning, I Highly Recommend Downloading this App.!.Version: 2.2.1
✓ Free BooksAny pre 1923 title I can think of is downladed in seconds to be read at leisure without connection. Idiot proof interface. I've wanted to get round to Reading "The Art of War" and "War and Peace" for years but this has got me reading stuff I would never have considered otherwise. You might be able to find the same stuff for free, I havn't tried the similar apps, but most of them look much more limited and I'm not going to complain about £1.20 for all this content..Version: 0
✓ A major plusWho'd have though you would be able to carry a library of classics around with you and read them anywhere/anytime. Those train trips are definitely less boring now. :).Version: 0
✓ GreatNot really a fan of reading, but this somehow makes it a lot more bearable! A lot of classics to choose from and displayed well on screen with easy controls to switch page or go back to menu. Download is quick and easy and it has a cool feature to email a copy of the book to a computer. Regular updates keep the reader in tip top condition with controls refined and picture quality improved. Thank you.Version: 0
✓ Ansis PoryitisIn the coffee shop as I read these books, day after day ( Horror, Mystery and others, some by big name authors) I realize I PAID MORE FOR MY COFFEE !!! This is one app WELL WORTH BUYING! I'll probably never buy another book again! It's gonna take a while just to see what "gems" I already have in my library, which is ALWAYS in my pocket or hand! Adjust the brightness and the Font size. It remembers where you left off, I never miss a phone call and it has always loaded & worked correct! ONE OF THE BEST! DEFINITELY A MUST! I've never done as much reading, because I never liked being stuck with an awkward book when I go out, and now I never will. SAVE TREES - BUY THIS APP !!! I used to envy people who had big libraries. Now for a lousy $2 - 23000+ books in my pocket, they envy me! I don't have to go home to look something up!.Version: 0
✓ Still goodExcellent value for money, astounding to think I've effectively got a library of books I couldn't fit in my house in my pocket! Contrary to those whingeing about the update not working on 3GS , I'm running 4.1 on an iPhone 3G and whilst a little slower to open, the program works just as well as ever. Would like to be able to toggle whether it automatically switches to landscape or portrait though..Version: 0
✓ Great appI enjoy being able to read classic books all at the touch of a button..Version: 4.0.4
✓ Like itGood app.Version: 2.5
✓ GoodGood.Version: 0
✓ Great little appThose who complain about the general age of the many books available in this collection are probably unaware of the sad state of copyright law in this country. Only those books written before 1930 are currently in the public domain, and hence available to everyone. Nevertheless, this includes a great many books that have stood the test of time. The app itself is ok, though there quite a number of improvements that could be made. For one, books are displayed without summary, page count, type, and so on. Many of the book titles are truncated in the listing. I saw one French book categorized as English, plus a typo, but there's no immediate way to report errors. There's no support for landscape reading. There's no support for table of contents (lots of fun reading Plato's "Republic" when the introduction ends around page 750). All that said, this is well worth a couple of bucks, and I imagine I'll be spending a good deal of time using this app..Version: 0
✓ Just get the appIf you read only a few chapters of one of these books it's still worth it.Version: 2.3.3
✓ ExcellentOne of my favorite apps. I love it!.Version: 4.1.5
✓ Free booksGood, simple little app well worth the little bit of money for all these classics although some surprising omissions particularly in childrens classics - no Enid Blyton or Little House on the Prarie. Good interface but could be better tools - text search and illustrations in some texts such as wild flower field guides, useless without seach, filter or illustrations. Easy to use and comfortable to read, even without connection or signal. Great on the tube..Version: 0
✓ Awesome A blast from the pastWhat a wealth of wisdom and it cost 3 bucks.Version: 2.3.3
✓ A great site.Brilliant! Books to your phone that are free and easy to navigate..Version: 0
✓ GreatOne of my favourite apps with a wonderful selection. Great for when you're stuck at a bus stop or a long flight. Only criticism is that you can't go through by chapters, only pages. Please add an option to search chapters and i'll give a five star review..Version: 2.2
✓ Absolutely Fantastic!I've discovered some real gems and my only problem is getting the time to read them all..Version: 0
✓ Fantastic appLove this!!!! Perfect for night reading!.Version: 2.1
✓ Love this AppI like this App very much. So far no crashes, etc. I have access to Cicero, or Edgar Rice Burroughs to name a couple of very different genres. There is such a wide range; even Robert Frost. I can find more modern books somewhere else. This App offers classics of all kinds that I would, otherwise, never go searching for. To add to the benefits, I just found Agatha Christie & Georgette Heyer. Awesome!! Thanks. UPDATE Love the update. Am finding more great authors, George MacDonald, H. Rider Haggard, Plato & the list goes on. Thanks sooo much!!! P.S. To those who keep complaining because more modern books are not included, try reading the DESCRIPTION. This app contains classics that are Public Domain; that's why they are Free. Deserves 10 Stars..Version: 2.4
✓ Really great app overall. Best for classics, and good reading screen! 5 stars. Happy reading!Overall, this is a really great app. It does exactly what it says. Awesome selection, and a great alternative to buying all those expencive classics that you know you "really ought" to read. Easy reading screen, works awesome on the iPod touch. Good selection of poetry. The only qualm I have about it is the lack of extra personalization. I know, you can change the color of the pages and the size of the letters, but it would be nice to be able to scroll rather than flip, and maybe put some real covers on the books; and a short description of what it each one contains before adding it to your library. The super quick page turning was hard to get used to. Who flipps the page that fast, I say?? All in all, it is WELL worth the $2 to buy all these books, and probably pays for itself for most of you..Version: 0
✓ Catch up on the classicsA great way to catch up on the classics while commuting, waiting for a plane, having a coffee ... any time you've got 5 minutes to spare. And for almost no cost. Access to new titles would be a bonus..Version: 0
✓ Love Free BooksI love Free Books. Before agreeing to submit a review, I tried very hard to think of something negative to write to counter all the positive attributes of this great app. The only thing I could think of is that I wish there were more titles from which to choose - or, to be more precise - I wish there were more "modern" works from which to choose. Other than this one "gripe", I could not be more satisfied with this app. I absolutely love having a good book always at my finger tips with the inconvenience of actually having to carry an actual book. Thanks and keep up the great work!.Version: 0
✓ Awesome appGreat, easy and free! :).Version: 0
✓ Good choiceHave spent countless hours reading a wide assortment of books. No more waiting or waste time wherever I go. Great reading the old classics. You could add another category for religious titles but other than that I highly recommend this app!.Version: 4.1.4
✓ Addicted to itI love this app, some of the books are a bit heavy going but definitely worth reading. The Adventures of Sherlock are my favourite and it's really fantastic that they're all available for free on this one app. $2:49 for 23,469 books! bargain!.Version: 2.3
✓ Great Option for readers of All AgesYou can read about all sorts of stuff ,--. ﹤__) `- |________7 |`. |\ .--|. \ |.\--. / j \ `.7__j__\ \ ----- | o | (o)____O) | ---- \ / J \ / --- `---' `---' I use to ride 25 miles every weekend There really are books about the real life of football players | | | | | | L______J | () ,,,,,,,|,,,,,\\,,,,, \\ \\ 0 \\ /|\ ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, JL,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Like the great collage team LSU / \ _~~~_ ( ) _~~~_ / ___ \ \ / / ___ \ \ / \ \ / / \ / \ \/ / ﹤::::::> (\ _/ /^\ \_/) \__/ \__/ Romance ❤️ ﹎ ┈ ┈ ┈ ﹎ ﹎┈ ● o .﹎ ﹎ ┈ ┈ /█\/▓\ ﹎ ┈ ▅▆▇█████▇▆▅ Yea I still a good love story..,, Or something like it ....Version: 4.1.5
✓ Free Books!This is great. I love reading these classics..Version: 4.1.5
✓ Do hany to use. Easier to carry than on ipad. Huge selection of books.The books I've read are often out of print as well as copyright. What a great site so usful to us all in the original spirit of the Internet as a channel of knowledge for the world..Version: 0
✓ Should've tried this first....What a great app! I've tried a few book apps (including some I've paid for) but this is the best yet. I found the controls simple, responsive and within minutes i was flicking through the pages like a regular book. Font size adjustment should be suitable for all and the colour adjustment options are a nice touch too. Its great for reading in bed too, because you don't need a light on & you dont lose your page when you fall asleep! If you're looking for the latest Stephen King novel then look elsewhere. If you want a simple, practical way to read all those books you promised yourself you'd read one day then get them here. For free. When e readers become common place & affordable, they can do a lot worse than use this as a template......Version: 0
✓ What better way to carry a library!A wonderful range of great books of quality. I'm currently reading "Pygmalian" and I'm getting more pleasure than in watching "My Fair Lady". I find I am reading a lot more now than I have in year's. App loaded easily and I've never had any problems downloading a book. To buy hard copies of the books available would cost thousands. This app is better than living next door to the library..Version: 0
✓ FantasticGreat selection of really nice books. Would be even better if they could have the function to skip to a particular point of the index or a specific chapter. Right now you got to remember page numbers if you're flipping back and forth. Still a great app though..Version: 0
✓ Dinah CraikAn authoress I would never have discovered without this fab app Many others too I experiment in searches by just making up a name! The app offers its best approximations Some splendid finds none bad tho' some not my style But without this app I would never have thot of reading even a bit of Socrates but Boy! Was that interesting!.Version: 2.3.3
✓ ExcellentGreat app with lots of classic content. I really like the ability to email the book to my computer if I don't want to read on my iPhone..Version: 0
✓ Absolute "must have"Amazing app. For what it does it is priced so low that I am surprised that not everybody has it yet. Instead of being "nickled and dimed" for this title or that you can have it all for just 2 bucks. Not only the books U pick will be e-mailed to your account but U can download them to your iPod. Great app., simply must have..Version: 0
✓ Julie- SamfordHaving a classic book in your pocket all the time is like having a great friend along for the ride of your life! This app can take you on the best journey you will ever have.Version: 2.4
✓ Best AppIt could do with some enhancements like page numbers and more GUI controls but otherwise awesome!.Version: 0
✓ SO MANY BOOKSI cannot believe how many books there are for just $2.50- and it's even well designed! totally using this while reading on the bus every day, good stuff..Version: 0
✓ A great app to read with!The thousands of books available make this more than worth the price. It's great for class or just casual reading. The layout of the menu is clean, however, I wish the books themselves would be a bit neater. The books are just lumps of text with no way to find chapters or passages. If there was a search function within the book, it would be even better. You get an adjuster for the font size and color, but I'd rather scroll down for the rest of a page rather than flipping though 730 iPhone screen size pages that should only be 120 pages in real life. Regardless, I recommend this app!.Version: 0
✓ Literary genius!!This is a brilliant app. To bring the old and original stories to us in this way is fantastic. So many to choose from and an easy app to use. Have recommended it to all my friends..Version: 2.3
✓ This is a GREAT app!!!This is a great app, there are so many books to read! Oh and for all those si-fi fans there are stories by frank Herbert, Fredrick Pohl, Phillip K. Dick and Olaf Stapledon. The onlything I would add would be stories by Arthur C. Clarke, Robert Heinlen and Isaac Asimov! That would be GREAT!.Version: 0
✓ Free booksUsed it for years. Now I can’t download or email a book to computer. Though I signed up to the app several times over last 10tears It looks like the pleasure of reading a “free” book is over..Version: 4.1.5
✓ Can not beat this appIf you enjoy reading this app is for you. All the old classic. Thousand's of books to choose from..Version: 2.3.3
✓ FreebooksWell laid-out app. I love re-reading the books I read as a youngster!.Version: 2.3.3
✓ John CarterWent and watched the new movie John Carter and then came home, fired up Free Books and there it was "A Princess of Mars" by Edgar Rice Burroughs - cool!! Thanks Free Books :-) I've read heaps of books using this reader on my iphone. The only improvement would be that it would mark a book in my library as being read ... so I knew!.Version: 2.4
✓ Great findA real treasure trove!.Version: 2.1
😕 Free Books - 23,469 Classics For Less Than A Cup Of Coffee. An Extensive Ebooks And Audiobooks Library Negative Reviews
