Read Ebooks
Simple guidance for opening, reading and keeping the PDF files you download from the library — on a computer, a tablet or offline.
Browse the libraryAll titles on this site are distributed as PDF files.
How to read a downloaded ebook
Every title in the library is provided in PDF format. Once a file has been saved to your device, the steps below cover the usual route from download to reading.
- Save the file Choose a folder you can find again, for example a "Books" folder in your documents directory.
- Open it in a PDF reader Any standard PDF viewer will open the file; most computers and phones already include one.
- Adjust the view Use zoom and page-fit controls to set a comfortable text size, and use the sidebar to jump between pages.
- Read offline The saved file stays available without a connection, so it can be opened on a train, a plane or anywhere else.
- Add notes and bookmarksMost viewers can highlight passages, add your own notes and bookmark the pages you want to return to.
Keep the original file as well as any highlighted copy, so the readable version stays intact for later reference.
Supported format
PDF is the format used across the collection, covering technical manuals, reference works and fiction alike. Titles are catalogued with their size and page count, which helps you plan reading on a smaller screen.
Sample listing details include the release name, file size, format and number of pages, followed by a link to the file.
See the listings
Where to find books by subject
| Section | What you will find |
|---|---|
| Ebooks | The full collection, sorted by category and release date. |
| Literature | Novels, poetry and literary classics. |
| Scientific | Research papers and textbooks in technical fields. |
| Utopia | Utopian studies and related research material. |
Inside the general library, entries are also grouped by subject, including Art, Photo & Graphic Design; Business & Finances; Cinema; Computers – Software & Hardware; Cooking, Recipes & Diets; Dictionary & Encyclopedia; Games & Gambling; Health, Sport & Fitness; History and Military; Hobby & Craft; Languages & Cultures; Music; Painting & Drawing; Pets & Animals; Poetry & Novels; Religion, Politics & Sociology; Sex & Relationship; and Travel & Holiday Guides.
Reading tips
Use a bookmark
Mark the page you reached so you can continue from the same spot in your next session.
Browse titlesRead in short sessions
Save a note of the page number as you go, so you can return to a chapter without scrolling.
LiteratureCheck the file details
Size and page count are listed with each entry, which helps when reading on a tablet or phone.
ScientificAbout this collection
Find out how the site is organised, which categories it covers and how to move around the library.