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By Wendy Boswell, About.com

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What is Authorama?:
Authorama offers up a good selection of free, high-quality books that you can read right in your browser or print out for later. These books are in the public domain, which means that they are freely accessible and allowed to be distributed; in other words, you don't need to worry if you're looking at something illegal here.
How do I find books to read at Authorama?:
Authorama is a very simple site to use. You can scroll down the list of alphabetically arranged authors on the front page, or check out the list of Latest Additions at the top.

Once you find something you're interested in, click on the book title and you'll be taken to that book's specific page. You can choose to read chapters within your browser (easiest) or print pages out for later.

Why should I use Authorama? :
If you're looking for an easy to use source of free books online, Authorama definitely fits the bill. All of the books offered here are classic, well-written literature, simple to find and simple to read.
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