Submitted by ThisAceWantsToSleep t3_1004rn5 in books
I’m a minor. I would like to buy books but I can’t afford them, because I don’t have money of my own. I would have asked my parents to buy them for me, but they might not be alright with the themes of some of the books I’d like to read(e.g feminism, books with lgbt themes, etc). Some friends have suggested I download the books from websites for free. But I don’t think this is right, as I am not supporting the author properly. Any advice?
Library and use your library card to get the Libby app.
In my country, the libraries are 😬
Very poorly developed
Try the library. If your parents won't take you, your library probably has an ebook app you can use (in the English-speaking world, the most popular ones are Libby/Overdrive, Hoopla, and BorrowBox/Bolinda).
Use an app, there are plenty of lending library apps. Don't steal.
Download away. Sounds like you've no alternative, & in that circumstance most authors would without doubt be pleased to have their writing read in any form.
Sorry about your parents. Fair dos to you though for having an open mind despite their closed ones.
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Use legal book apps. Look for used book sales or whatever the equivalent is in your country. Someone sells books. On um.... not official releases of books, avoid these unless you know the author supports you getting their content that way. Most don’t. Look for books in public domain where they are free online anyways.
Talk to your parents, maybe they will agree to buy you some books if not everyone... some books is better than none.
Maybe instead of asking money for specific books, ask for something more generic, like a service like kindle unlimited?
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This.
I believe getting books from illegal sources in such situations is justified.
If you are financially able to buy books, then you should do it. If you are not, and your community is not helping neither (censored or poorly equiped libraries), then it's OK.
I agree too. Either way the author/publisher won't get any money. At least they get free advertisment if you speak about the downloaded books. You could also look into books which are in public domain. These are legal to download and to read.
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Savers
Thriftbooks.com
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Project Gutenberg has public domain books, they are just old. If you have estate sales in your country try that.
I applaud you for trying to ready books with subjects out of your parents’ comfort zone. It’s a good way to grow as a person!
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This is bad advice. Theft is never justified. Stealing is stealing. I feel bad that this person can't read the books they would like to read, but that doesn't give them the right to steal from the author.
OP, I suggest you find other books that your parents are willing to buy or look into books that are downloadable LEGALLY and freely. Many authors offer some of their books for free. Many classics are public domain and free to download through various sources.
But do not encourage pirates by using their websites. This is wrong!
If it's feasible I would be happy to send you a couple of whatever you're looking for
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Go to the library or use your library card with the Libby App.
As an author I agree :) I'd be happy you wanted to read my books badly enough to find a way
Boring-Pudding t1_j2fhqyb wrote
Go to the library