More time at home means many of us are devouring books much more quickly than usual. Reading offers the kind of escapism we're all craving right now, as well as being a calming activity that can help soothe our frayed nerves at this anxious time.
Kindles, eReaders, tablets and other devices mean we have a world of literature at our fingertips without having to leave the house or wait for an online order to be delivered.
Better yet, there are plenty of titles you can enjoy for free - or at a discount. First on your list should be the classics.
A book can be reproduced for free once it's out of its copyright period. In the UK, that's 70 years after the death of the author.
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