How to Get Free Books for Your Kindle at Project Gutenberg

Last Updated: March 4, 2021

Getting free books isn't just for fans of the library. You can get loads of free, public-domain books for your Kindle that will keep you entertained for hours. Now, let's get you some free books.

Steps

1
Head to the Project Gutenberg Website . You will notice a search field in the left hand corner. Here you can look for a title or author name. In this case, we will look for Jane Austen. Click on the 'Go' button.
2
You will now be taken to the listings for the author. You can see all of the books that are listed by this author. When you find the book you want, click on the title.

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3
Click on the download tab.
4
Choose the download entry labeled Kindle by clicking on the blue arrow.
5
Save the file. Depending on the size of your target book this may take some time. Take note of the file name, since it may not be the same as the title of your book.
6
If you did not save to the desktop, you will need to find the file and bring it to the desktop. If the file name is bugging you, this is the perfect time to rename it to something more recognizable.
7
Plug your Kindle into your computer and open the documents file in the Kindle. Then you can drag in the file from your hard drive into the Kindle documents folder. Once the file is there, your book is loaded. You can eject your Kindle and enjoy your read.

Community Q&A

Question

How do I download free books to iPad mini?

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Community Answer

On your iPad there should be a predownloded app called Books. Click on that and search for free books.