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Developers

Get the best deal on your textbooks by not buying them - find them in subscription libraries with eLibSearch

When you work on a new project or learning to code, one of your best resources is technical books. These books can however be both pricey, and also, often you only need a few pages - but from lots of books. You may end up paying thousands for a few pages' worth of information.

Public libraries in most places do not hold enough books on niche programming and other tech subjects . Your best option remains the different subscription library options on the internet. eLibSearch lets you search in all of these from one search bar, saving you not only money, but time as well.

Once you found the services you need, just sign up and start saving. Often you will also get a free trial, as well as access to hundreds of thousands of fiction and non-fiction books you might want to read in your free time.


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Online libraries

Scribd

A subscription library with probably the best selection of titles - now with unlimited access. You can read both online and offline in the Scribd iOS and Android app. Most titles available worldwide. Sign up for a free 30-day trial here.

Perlego

A subscription library for learners and students. Perlego's focus is textbooks, technical books and non-fiction. Unlimited access to ebooks with a free trial and student discount. Sign up here ›

OpenLibrary

You can borrow ebooks for free from OpenLibrary’s selection of hundreds of thousands of scanned ebooks, accessible from anywhere in the world. All you need is an email address to sign up.

Safari Books

A subscription library for technical and business books. It is designed for those who read to learn - access to online courses is also included. Read in the Safari Books iOS or Android app, or in your web browser. You can sign up for a free trial without a credit card here.

24Symbols

Unlimited reading - hundreds of thousands of ebooks available. Save more with an annual plan here

OverDrive

Local libraries worldwide provide ebooks and audiobooks for free through OverDrive. You will need your library card to sign in.

tablets, phones, ereaders

What devices can I read on?

You can always read on your phone, tablet or computer. Some services let you read on ereaders too.
Scribd
Perlego
Safari books
OpenLibrary
Price $9 per month £15 per month $39 per month Free
Android tablets and phones
iPad and iPhone
Kindle Fire tablets
Kindle eReaders
Kobo Arc tablets
Kobo eReaders
Nook HD


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