If you don't have access to an architecture library (and even if you do), sifting through shelves can take hours. Buying books can be even more painful — for your wallet, at least. Instead, why not ...

You've probably seen those free book boxes around town where you can take a book or leave one, or maybe a CD by BJ Leiderman, who writes our theme music. Many of them are associated with a nonprofit ...

With so many books in the world, reading can be an endlessly expensive hobby. But thanks to the internet and the magic of libraries, there are a ton of ways to read your favorite books for free, from ...

Who doesn’t love freebies? On your birthday, you can snag everything from shopping discounts to free coffee. And nearly every other week in the calendar year, there’s a special holiday like “National ...

The library is your friend, and it’s got thousands upon thousands of free books, movies, TV shows and more that you can stream right now. While many folks’ streaming habits rely on the popular ...

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A visitor reads an e-book at Tempelhof park during sunny spring-like weather on March 28, 2020 in Berlin, Germany. Amidst the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, establishments such as bars, clubs, ...

Lance is an experienced writer who tries to unravel the mysteries of personal tech. He loves watching old films and hanging with his cat, Mr. Giggles. (Photo: Westend61/Getty Images) You like to read ...

The rise of electronic e-readers, particularly the Amazon Kindle, over the last decade has many benefits for readers. The ability to have a large library of books available at your fingertips at any ...

One of the casualties of coronavirus-related social distancing measures has been public libraries, which are shut down in many communities around the world. This week, the Internet Archive, an online ...