Free online texts of books -- interesting

[Paula]

http://books.google.com/

I haven't had a chance to play around with this site yet, but Google put the text of lots of books with expired copyright online. I'll play around with the site later to see what I can find that's of interest. I'm hoping some of the classics are on it -- I really didn't pay attention when I read them for school and now's my chance to read them again (e.g., Daisy Miller). So, I thought some of the SoWal group may want to play around with this site and tell us what great readings you find.

When does copyright actually expire?

 

[Jdarg]

Very interesting! Thanks Paula!

 

[Miss Kitty]

I thank both of you for waking up!!!!

 

[Jdarg]

I thank both of you for waking up!!!!

Believe me, if I didn't have to fix Will the same dang PB&J every single morning, I'd be asleep. But that is my mom job- don't want to be the loser mom!

But I like getting on SoWal while everyone is getting dressed and not bugging me!!

 

[Miss Kitty]

Believe me, if I didn't have to fix Will the same dang PB&J every single morning, I'd be asleep. But that is my mom job- don't want to be the loser mom!

But I like getting on SoWal while everyone is getting dressed and not bugging me!!

Will, like MS, sounds like a creature of habit!!!

 

[Jdarg]

Will, like MS, sounds like a creature of habit!!!

If I could just make a different sandwich one day a week, it would really add a little pizzazz to my routine!

 

[RiverOtter]

http://books.google.com/

SPAM!!! :nono1:
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Just Kidding

 

[Kurt]

Copyright expiration info.

Google wants to digitize almost every book ever written but is running into legal trouble. Seems like publishers and authors want to be paid even for books that are out of print.

Keep your eye on Google they have large plans.

 

[Paula]

Thanks. Several universities are collaborating with Google in this effort. I think it could be great but I haven't taken the time to search through what's available (but I really do want to read some of those old classics again or at least give it a good try). Could go to Fonville Press or Shades (or other place that has Internet access) and look up good things to read.

 

[Mermaid]

Thanks. Several universities are collaborating with Google in this effort. I think it could be great but I haven't taken the time to search through what's available (but I really do want to read some of those old classics again or at least give it a good try). Could go to Fonville Press or Shades (or other place that has Internet access) and look up good things to read.

It makes sense that universities would be interested in this. I know that my kids get a reading list each summer (and I'm sure the same will happen at the college level) and they never fail to wait 'til the last minute before school starts up again to purchase their required reading. However! These same kids have tons of time all summer long to play on the computer. Perhaps if their books were on the blinking screen, they might manage to sneak in a few pages here and there. :clap_1: