Project Gutenberg

Project Gutenberg

3.355 reviews
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Richard B.

New York · October 15, 2025

Poor Quality Scans

Some books I downloaded were hard to read. The scans are like old photocopies. I expected better quality for such a well-known site.

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Liam J.

Chicago · September 27, 2025

So Many Options!

I didn't realize how many books were available for free! It's like a treasure trove for book lovers. I'm set for my summer reading.

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Emily T.

San Francisco · August 10, 2025

Best Free Library

Seriously, this is the best free library out there. I downloaded some Jane Austen novels and they were perfect. Highly recommend it!

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Michael T.

Miami · August 2, 2025

A must for book lovers!

The fact that everything is free is just awesome. I’ve got so many stories at my fingertips now, definitely recommend!

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bookworm88

Chicago · May 15, 2025

Okay, but could be better

While I love the selection, the site can be a bit clunky sometimes. Searching for specific titles isn’t always straightforward.

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John

New York, NY · March 6, 2025

A Treasure Trove of Books!

Project Gutenberg is an absolute gem! I’ve downloaded tons of classic literature for free. The selection is huge and it’s so easy to use, just love it!

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katydid

Austin · January 27, 2025

Almost perfect!

I love this site, but sometimes I wish there were more modern titles. Still, it's an amazing library.

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Sarah

Los Angeles · January 26, 2025

Life-saver for college!

I’m a college student and I found so many textbooks on here. Seriously, this website is a godsend! Everything is super accessible.

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MarkusW

Austin · January 23, 2025

Mixed Feelings

Found some good titles but just a few were in readable formats. I had trouble with EPUB files, ended up with a headache trying to fix them. Honestly thought it would be easier to read my favorites.

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Emily

Austin, TX · January 13, 2025

My go-to for classics

Couldn’t be happier with Project Gutenberg. I’ve read so many classic novels that I would have never bought. Plus, it’s all free. What more can you ask for?

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Emily

Seattle · January 11, 2025

So many options!

I just downloaded a bunch of Jane Austen novels. The selection is incredible! Perfect for anyone who loves classics.

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sophie.b

Austin · January 6, 2025

Good but sometimes limited

I enjoy using Project Gutenberg, especially for research, but some books are missing or not available in my favorite formats. Still, a fantastic way to access literature for free!

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JohnD

San Francisco · January 4, 2025

Terrible Site

Can’t believe how outdated the design is, really hard to navigate.

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Debbie_R

Toronto · November 21, 2024

Hard to Navigate

The site layout is confusing, hard to use.

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Laura J.

Miami · November 1, 2024

Mix of Old and New

I appreciate the availability of public domain works, but some books just need a facelift. My experience is mixed. I’ve found both very good and very poor quality among the offerings. It’s a hit and miss, honestly.

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Emma_G

Los Angeles · September 21, 2024

Frustrating Site

I was excited to find free books, but ended up with many bad downloads. A lot of clutter, and my favorite titles aren’t even there. Really hoping they'll fix these issues.

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Anna L.

Chicago · August 19, 2024

A Great Collection!

Project Gutenberg is quite impressive. I found all the old novels I was looking for. The download options are easy and I love that I can read on my Kindle. Just a bit more polish needed for the interface.

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Jessie

Los Angeles · August 13, 2024

Needs Improvement

Really limited selection, not impressed.

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feto_loco

Phoenix · August 5, 2024

Not For Me

A few classics but hard to get them without issues. The site can be slow, and sometimes the downloads fail. Could be better.

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Sophie145

Los Angeles, CA · August 5, 2024

Good selection, but some formatting issues

I’ve found many great books here, but sometimes the formatting can be a bit off, especially on my e-reader. Still, it’s a great resource for anyone who loves reading.