In the technologically advanced age, everything is within the palm
of your hand a click away. Books are not an exception to this rule as well.
Soft copies of any famous novel of any genre are available online. There are
hundreds of apps that offer book reading services for book lovers be it online
or offline.
The art of reading was slowly diminishing but the coronavirus
pandemic has turned the tables slightly. People are staying indoors more and to
pass their time, they have revived these age-old activities of reading, games,
and movie nights again. Besides this, with winter approaching fast, the cozy
atmosphere beside the fire or a heater curled up in your comfy pajamas and
blanket with a book in hand and snacks to munch on depicts a serene picture.
Following are some of the best apps that any book lover can download and enjoy
their favorite books with a mug of coffee or tea.
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Wattpad is a free novel app that not only lets the user read their novel but connects with the writers as well. The app has many niches and genres for a user to select their choice of book. Moreover, it allows many new writers to publish their stories online and get feedback and appreciation from fellow readers and writers.
For a premium version, the app offers ad-free services. To support
the writers, Wattpad offers the option of paid books but they are affordable
and a positive initiative to encourage amateur writers. The app is compatible
with Android, iOS, and Microsoft.
AnyBooks is an Android app that has a vast eBook collection. The app not only contains contemporary novels but classics too. Along with an extensive book collection, the interface of the app is user-friendly that allows the options of filtering one's favorite genre.
Back in the day, the app was free but due to its popularity, the
download requires a one-time payment. However, it is a good investment, the
one-time payment is affordable and you can get a lifetime supply of unlimited
novels. Reading on the app is a hassle-free pass-time by giving autonomy of the
font size, highlight, and option of the bookmark.
Inkitt is slightly similar to Wattpad in its usage. The app is sponsored by a publishing house. Inkitt contains an extensive collection of books by famous as well as anonymous authors. The books are not only available online but offline as well. One can download them in the offline library to read them on the go.
Interphase of Inkitt is user-friendly with suitable design and ease
of usage. The app is great for new writers who need a basis to start from
somewhere.
Audible is an audiobook app of the best quality. The app is suitable for eyesight deprived or specially-abled people. Moreover, it can also serve as a good option for people who like to listen to stories instead of reading them.
The options of audiobooks on Audible are limitless. The app does
not take any large space and is the sound quality is not compromised either.
The app is not completely free but the monthly fee is affordable and worth it
as one can download the books and listen to them anywhere and anytime. The
downloaded books will not disappear even if the subscription is canceled.
Book lovers everywhere are aware of the Kindle app. It is the most famous book reading app in the world. The Kindle app is compatible with iOS. The app has the friendliest user interphase with the options of the theme, font, and size changes.
The books on Kindle can be purchased via Amazon with just a click
and you can have access to the book anytime. One can sign up for Amazon
membership and enjoy cost-free books on Kindle as well. Kindle has possibly all
the books available in soft and the prices of the books on Amazon are mostly
affordable.
This article is written by Umm-e-Rumman Syed, one of the
contributors at the School of Literature.
