How to Nab a Nook Nook Without Shelling Out a Shilling (Legally and Ethically!)
In the fantastical realm of fiction where eight bucks a month unlocks a library the size of the Library of Congress (and lets you borrow any book you desire!), there exists a curious creature known as the Kindle... but what if you want to enjoy the written word without becoming a member of the Kindle kingdom (and its monthly dues)? Fear not fellow frugivore (or should I say fiction fanatic), for I am here to guide you through the winding paths of where to locate your literary loot without spending a single shekel (or should I say soulless dollar)! But beware dear reader - kindle thievery is a sin and a crime against the written word itself (and the law)! So let us tread carefully and explore the ethical avenues...
QuickTip: Look for patterns as you read.
Embrace the Open Source Ocean:
Dive into the digital depths of your device and discover a treasure chest of open source options - a veritable smorgasbord of stories written by both bard and bard wannabes (that is to say - you too can be an author). Project Gutenberg (the granddaddy of all open source literature repositories), as well as Open Library and Fader Library offer a plethora of out of copyright classics and even some contemporary content to tantalize your literary taste buds...all for free and fair (and legal)!
Tip: Read slowly to catch the finer details.
 |
| How To Buy Kindle Book Without Kindle Unlimited |
Befriend the Book Barter:
Tip: Pause, then continue with fresh focus.
There exists a world where books change hands not for coin but for community - the world of bookcrossing (don'bookcrossing is the act of leaving a book in a public place for someone else to find and enjoy.!^(\ ^*) ). Unleash your inner Robin Hood and leave a book in the wild for someone else to discover (make sure it is one that is out of copyright or in the public domain). And if the book gods are on your side (and you haven'te committed any literary larceny), you might even find a book left behind by a benevolent book fairy for your own enjoyment (remember - the act of taking a book left behind is perfectly acceptable).
 |
Befriend the Library (Your Local One at Least):
QuickTip: Don’t skim too fast — depth matters.
Remember that magical portal to other worlds known as your local library (it is not just a repository for overdue notices and lost bookmarks)? Public libraries are treasure troves filled with fiction both new and old - and they are completely free to access (as long as you don'te lose your library card that is). So skip the subscription and pay your library a visit instead - you never know what literary gems you might find lurking on their shelves (and you won'te have to worry about overdue notices).
Embrace the Ereader Emporium (But Not That One):
There are a plethora of eReaders out there in the digital world beyond the walled garden of Kindle (some even allow you to upload your own content). Take a tour of the techie terrain and see what the world of open source eReaders has to offer - you might be surprised by what you find (and you won'te be locked into a monthly subscription). Just remember - as with book borrowing - make sure the content you access is legally and ethically available (and always double check the copyright restrictions).
So there you have it fellow fiction fiends - a world of words awaits you beyond the paywall of Kindle - a world where both the written word and your wallet can rejoice in equal measure.. Remember - knowledge (and great reads too!) should be shared freely and ethically - so dive in and explore the boundless world of open literature out there.. and above all - keep reading!(^(*)
 |
