How do I access free books on LitRes?

You can read and listen to books on LitRes for free by using the official mobile app, visiting the official website, or accessing the 'Read!Free' app. However, be aware that some books may not be available for free.

Can I read classic books for free on LitRes?

Yes, you can read classic books for free on LitRes. Simply search for the book you're interested in and look for the 'free' label.

What genres are available on LitRes?

LitRes offers a wide range of genres, including health, psychology, esotericism, and more. You can browse through the app's categories to find your favorite books.

How do I access the audiobook feature on LitRes?

To access the audiobook feature on LitRes, simply open the official mobile app and search for the book you're interested in. If it's available in audiobook format, you'll see the option to listen.

Can I read books on LitRes without an account?

Yes, you can read books on LitRes without an account. However, if you want to access more features, such as saving your progress or accessing your library, you'll need to create an account.

Is LitRes available in multiple languages?

Yes, LitRes is available in multiple languages, including Russian and English. However, some books may only be available in Russian.

Can I return a book on LitRes if I don't like it?

Unfortunately, LitRes doesn't offer a return policy. However, you can always delete the book from your library and try a different one.

How do I contact LitRes customer support?

To contact LitRes customer support, simply visit the app's settings and look for the 'support' option. You can also email them directly through their website.

What's the battery life like for audiobooks on LitRes?

The battery life for audiobooks on LitRes is surprisingly long, and I've been able to listen to books for hours without needing to recharge.

Unlock Free LitRes Books: Multiple Methods, Tips, and Tricks

How to Legally Read and Listen to Books on LitRes for Free: Multiple Methods, Tips, and Tricks

I used to avoid LitRes because the books I was interested in were too pricey. But now I've found a way to read almost all the books I want on LitRes for free, and I've been listening to most of them in audio format through the official mobile app 'LitRes: Books and audiobooks' whenever I'm lying on my back, correcting my spine curvature.

Combining painful stretching with listening to books about health, psychology, esotericism, and more took my mind off the pain. But I started reading books on LitRes with text versions when I really wanted to read some health books.

I've been using the official LitRes app on my smartphone, which was pre-installed, and I was about to delete it, thinking I wouldn't be paying for books from LitRes. But as soon as I learned about the free ways to read them, I started using it actively.

You can read and listen to books on LitRes on the official website of LitRes, as well as in a few of its official apps: 'Read!Free' (from LitRes), which has very few books from LitRes and is full of ads; 'Listen' from LitRes, which only has audiobooks; and 'ЛитРес Книги и аудиокниги', the newer official app that comes pre-installed on new smartphones and tablets, combining text and audio versions of books.

You can download 'ЛитРес Книги и аудиокниги' for free on Google Play, and it has a longer name in the Play Market: 'ЛитРес: Книги и аудиокниги', while on tablets and smartphones running Android, it's listed as a shorter name: 'Книги!'

On my smartphone, this official app was already pre-installed. I was about to delete it, thinking I wouldn't be paying for books from LitRes. But as soon as I learned about the free ways to read them, I started using it actively.

You can read and listen to books in this app even without an internet connection, but if you're reading books on the official site or in the 'Читай! Бесплатно' app, you'll need to be connected to the internet.

The LitRes 'Читай!Бесплатно' app won't work without an internet connection, as it's constantly showing ads to provide readers with some free books.

Now, I'll give you a quick rundown on how to buy a book, subscription, or access reading through regular libraries on the LitRes app or website.

I've been reading books on LitRes using the official mobile app 'LitRes. Books and audiobooks', which was pre-installed on my smartphone.

So, let's get started!

1. If you want to buy a book on LitRes (text or audiobook version), you need to click the 'Buy' button, and the book will be yours forever. You can revisit the book anytime, re-read it, or re-listen to it.

2. There's also the option for a paid subscription. You pay for a month (or more) of subscription to LitRes and get access to almost all books on the site during the paid period. New books usually aren't available through subscription yet.

When your paid subscription expires (and you don't renew it or disable it in your Personal Account settings), the books you've read or are still reading will become inaccessible. You won't be able to open them until you reconnect your subscription, buy the book, purchase a subscription, or use free book-reading methods.

You can connect your subscription in your Profile Personal Account settings in the LitRes mobile app or on the LitRes website.

3. Subscribing to a Membership. You can only read a limited number of books during the subscription period. As it stands, you can take out one book per month (which you get to keep forever) and a few more from a curated selection.

I'm not convinced this is a good deal. Unless the book you want is way more expensive than the subscription itself, then it's a no-brainer. You can subscribe through the Profile section in the mobile app 'LitRes. Books and Audiobooks' or on the LitRes website.

Free and legal ways to read books on LitRes

1) Using Promo Codes. To find active promo codes, simply search for 'LitRes promo codes' along with the current year and month in any search engine, then enter those promo codes in the 'Activation promo code' section of the LitRes app (or website).

Promo codes come in different flavors: offering a discount on book purchases (15-25%), giving you free access to a selection of books, or granting you a free subscription for 1 or several months (often for new users, but sometimes for existing ones too).

I've found some great health and psychology books in these collections, along with romance novels, sci-fi, and detective stories.

2) The LitRes app (and website, and other official apps) has a section dedicated to free books. These books are yours to read for free, anytime, as long as the publisher doesn't remove them or make them paid in the future.

Most of the time, these free books are written by new authors trying to attract a readership and showcase their work. Many experienced authors make some of their books available for free, so readers can get a feel for their writing style and, if they want to read more, buy their other books at full price.

Some classic literature is also available for free.

3) There's the 'Читай! Бесплатно' app. In it, you can read many books for free that are hosted on ЛитРес, but be prepared for ads popping up all the time.

4) A 0-ruble subscription for the first month. If you've never signed up for a ЛитРес subscription before, you can find a banner on the site offering a 0-ruble subscription for the first month, click on it, and get the chance to sign up for this deal.

You can sign up for this free trial subscription through the official ЛитРес website (just enter your login and password, which you use in the mobile apps from ЛитРес).

Gotchas!

- When connecting your subscription, you'll need to link a bank card to LitRes, which will charge you a single ruble when you sign up for the free trial subscription – but that amount will be refunded to your bank card a few minutes later.

- Connect a spare bank card with low funds, just in case. The thing is, many readers forget to turn off their free trial subscription in time, and it automatically renews for the next month.

5) Free trial subscriptions from mobile operators. Many mobile operators offer a service, promo code, or subscription that lets their customers read books from LitRes for free or at a discount for a certain period.

I've seen some awesome deals from various operators that can get you a free LitRes subscription or a discount on book purchases. For example, Tele2 often offers a promo code for a free subscription for 1-2 months or a 25% discount on LitRes book purchases to many of its customers.

To find these promo codes, head to Tele2's promotions section in your Personal Account or simply search for 'LitRes' in the search bar. You'll see the current offers available to you.

Be aware that Beeline offers a 7-day free trial period for reading books on LitRes. If you don't want to pay for this feature, make sure to disable it before the trial period ends!

6) Free LitRes reading through LIBRARIES.

I've been taking advantage of this amazing feature for about a year now, and it's been a game-changer. I've been listening to audiobooks on LitRes absolutely free and completely legally since the end of 2024!

Here's the best part: all you need to do is connect your LitRes account to any of the libraries that partner with LitRes.

How do I know if my library is connected to LitRes? On the LitRes website, there's a map that shows all the libraries that partner with LitRes.

On the map, you can find your local library, head on over, and ask them to connect you to LitRes for free.

What if there are no libraries in my area that partner with LitRes, or I just can't make it to the library? That's where online libraries come in – you can sign up for them online.

First, see if there are any online libraries in your area that you can sign up for.

Once you're signed up, find the section on their website about partnering with LitRes or ask their tech support about it.

So, if you can't find a library in your town or village where you can sign up online (remotely through the internet) by your place of residence, you can find libraries in other cities through a search engine that anyone in the Russian Federation can sign up for online.

For example, such libraries exist in Moscow, Novosibirsk, and some other major cities.

I found a library in Moscow through a search engine that anyone in Russia can sign up for online.

I registered on the Moscow website and got a Unified Reader's Card.

I wrote to the email address specified to connect me to LitRes (specifying my Moscow Unified Reader's Card number and login, which I already had on the LitRes website).

The next day, I was already connected to one of the Moscow libraries in my Profile in the mobile app 'LitRes.Books!'

Now that I've got everything for free, I'm super stoked :)))))

You can only borrow up to three books at a time (and they're all free, whether it's an audiobook or text version).

If you no longer need a book, you can return it to the Archive early (you'll find the archive option in the settings for each book, where you'll see three vertical dots).

Each book is borrowed for 14 days, then it automatically gets deleted from your device (even if you haven't been online).

You can read and listen to books after downloading them once and without needing an internet connection (that's the offline mode - flight mode or airplane mode). This feature is only available in the mobile app 'LitRes. Books and audiobooks'.

If you don't finish a book, you can borrow it again.

To start reading or listening for free, tap the 'Take me' or 'Ask the librarian' button in the mobile app 'LitRes. Books and audiobooks'.

You can do the same on the LitRes website.

(If the 'Take me' button is available, you can download the book right away and start reading or listening.)

I'm super stoked that I found this awesome and free (and most importantly, legitimate) way to read and listen to books on LitRes!

I've spent hours upon hours listening to books through the mobile app (since I connected my library to LitRes) over the past 8 months – and I've devoured everything from Carlos Castaneda's books to ones about boosting immunity, allergies, and thyroid health.

And then there are the books on esotericism and psychology (I've even read Vadim Zeland, Muzhitskaya, Victoria Rydose, Roman Fade, family constellations, and past-life regressions).

I've read so many books – it's crazy! And the best part? They're all free (through my library)! I was actually thinking of creating another account (with a different email address) to get a free subscription for the first month.

This is a little-known secret: if the book you want isn't available for free through your library, but it is available with a subscription, you can sign up for the subscription to get access to it for free.

Yeah, unfortunately, your library (which you're connected to via the mobile app or official site) might not have the book you're looking for.

People often register for multiple libraries (with a connection to LitRes in the mobile app) in such cases.

Then, there's a chance that one of the libraries has already purchased the book you need, so you can borrow it for free.

To view or edit your list of connected libraries, go to your Profile/section 'My Libraries' in the mobile app 'LitRes. Books and audiobooks' or on the site.

And if you can't find the book you want for free, you can create an account on a different email and connect a free trial subscription for one month. And voilà, the book is yours!

(However, new releases aren't available with a subscription. You can either buy it, pre-order it with an abonnement, or request it from a librarian. If the library has budget for purchasing the book, you'll get it for free soon enough.)

Now, I can finally combine what I need with what's useful. And when I'm lying on a slope or a ramp, correcting my posture for hours, I put on some audiobooks (which I downloaded for free in the 'LitRes. Books and audiobooks' app) and take my mind off the back pain associated with spinal correction.

I mentioned it earlier, but the official mobile app LitRes.Knigi i audioknigi is where the magic happens. You can download any text or audiobook, and then disconnect from the internet to listen to it offline - no matter if you've purchased it through a subscription, a membership, or grabbed it for free.