OpenLibrary
OpenLibrary is an online platform that offers access to a vast collection of digital books. It provides free and open access to various ebooks, including classic literature, academic texts, and more.
This website aims to make knowledge and literature more accessible to people worldwide. Regarding the mystery genre, OpenLibrary mainly has books about mystery and detective, with more than 15,000 books published in the 1800s and 1900s. Users can borrow digital copies of books, similar to a traditional library, and read them online or download them for offline reading, depending on the specific books.
OpenLibrary also serves as a book, Wikipedia, allowing users to contribute new information or corrections to the catalog. Readers can contribute to this library by donating through the website or by uploading the files of ebooks from their devices. It really lives up to its name as an "Open Library", a public place for book lovers all around the world!
Pros:
- Free, open library
- Many classic novels
- Multiple languages are available on the website
Cons:
- Outdated web interface
- Lack of compiled shortlists for readers to choose from
Website: https://openlibrary.org/
