Is Yandex Books available for free?

Yes, Yandex Books offers a selection of free classics, including works by famous authors like Tolstoy and Dostoevsky. However, not all books are available for free, and some may require a subscription or purchase.

Can I read books on my phone?

Yes, the Yandex Books app is available for both iOS and Android, making it easy to read on the go.

How do I find new books to read?

You can search for books by title, author, or genre, or browse through the selection of free classics and popular titles.

Can I customize the reading interface?

Yes, the reading interface is customizable, allowing you to adjust the font size, brightness, and other settings to suit your preferences.

What is the return policy?

The return policy varies depending on the type of book and the reason for return. You can contact customer support for more information.

Is Yandex Books available in multiple languages?

Yes, Yandex Books is available in multiple languages, including English, Russian, and others.

Can I purchase e-books?

Yes, you can purchase e-books from Yandex Books, either individually or as part of a subscription.

Is Yandex Books a good option for budget-conscious readers?

It depends on your reading habits and preferences. While some books may be more expensive than their physical counterparts, Yandex Books also offers a selection of free classics and affordable subscription options.

Yandex Books Review: A Better Alternative to LitRes?

I've always been a book lover - I devoured books as soon as I could read, and by the time I was a month into the school year, I'd finished the entire literature textbook cover to cover. But as I got older, finding time to read became a luxury I couldn't afford. It's not easy to sit down with a physical book and a cup of tea anymore, and reading on my phone has become my only option.

I used to be a regular on LitRes, where I could read books for free, but with some caveats. I'm sharing my thoughts on one of the most popular e-book platforms, LitRes, in this review.

LitRes reviewThe LitRes website is something I only used occasionally, mainly through the app, but I have to say that the website is almost a duplicate of the app, which is convenient. It loads quickly, although the app is still faster and has a more comfortable reading experience.You can also read books on the LitRes website, but the reading interface is simpler and less customizable than the app.

LitRes reviewNow, let's get to the main point - how to read books on LitRes for free, the cost of a subscription, whether a subscription to LitRes is worth it, and where to find a promo code for a 1-ruble subscription.

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Free book collections on LitRes is a clever marketing ploy, but it's a different story from the reader's perspective.

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Honestly, most of the books on this platform just aren't my cup of tea - they're either too bland or not even in my favorite genre. For instance, I recently came across a collection of books from Lovikod, where you can get two free books. But, I'm a sci-fi fan, and I just don't read romance novels. And let's be real, the same goes for most guys who won't be interested in that 'generous' selection either.

Litres reviewSeriously, though, you can sometimes stumble upon something interesting in the science and self-improvement sections, or even psychology. But that's usually when there's a promo code from a reputable publisher or a well-known company. I think that's when the promo codes are actually worth using, as you can sometimes find a few decent books in the mix.xa0

Lots of classic genre books that you can find for free in libraries or download for free from file-sharing platforms. A lot of the collections I've come across have a mix of children's books like 'The Wizard of Oz' and the like.

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There are also a lot of audiobooks that might not be everyone's cup of tea. To be honest, I've never been a fan of audiobooks - I need to read them to really get into the story.

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So, in my opinion - these free book collections are only really worth it for people who don't read much, don't keep up with new releases, or have pretty basic tastes. I'm not saying that in a judgmental way - I've used these collections myself, and I might still use them in the future. But the fact remains that free book collections on Litres aren't for everyone.

If you still want to give it a shot and find something you like in these collections, I'd recommend just searching for 'Lyubimy Stran' promo codes and you'll get a ton of websites that have them listed.

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Lyubimy Stran subscription can sometimes come with almost no cost, and that's a pretty sweet deal. Most of the time, promo codes for it come as rewards in games or after making purchases in stores. Occasionally, you can find them in your bank's cashback section, like this offer from T-bank.

Lyubimy Stran reviewThis is a great perk, but keep in mind that not all books on the platform are included in the subscription. Before signing up, it's a good idea to check if the book you're interested in is part of the subscription, so you don't end up paying full price for it.I've signed up for the subscription multiple times, both with promo codes and for a specific period. Now, I can only sign up for it by paying the full price.

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I also bought the LitRes subscription back in the day, just for one book - Irvin Yalom's 'The Question of Death and Life'. I'm not even sure if I downloaded any other books from the bundle at the time, but now I looked it up and it seems you get one book worth up to 700 rubles and two more from the bundle. The bundle itself is pretty meh - it's all about infidelity at 45, divorce, women's romances, and erotic novels... That's what I noticed right off the bat, and I didn't bother browsing any further, assuming that if I had bought the LitRes subscription, I'd probably only get one book for 399 rubles, since I wouldn't have had any decent options to choose from.

Purchasing individual books on LitRes is probably the least value-for-money option out of all the ones they offer. The prices for e-books on LitRes are super high and often even higher than what you'd pay for a printed book in a store.It was kind of a good deal when you could use your Sberbank thank-you points to buy books on LitRes. One time, I managed to get a book for 1.2 rubles. It was a cheap one, some kid's book that's available in any library, and I used a promo code for a discount, and then I used my Sberbank points, so the final price was super low.

I've got all my added book collections on LitRes, but looking at the list, I'm not sure I'll be reading all of them. Especially since most of these titles are available on Yandex Books, where I can read and listen to them for free. This year, I've pretty much switched from LitRes to Yandex and so far, I have no regrets.My transition to a different book platform started when I realized that LitRes was costing me an arm and a leg for my hobby.

I wanted to read Lukyanenko's books, Border, Limit, and Leap, which were on LitRes, but for 449 rubles. Now, they're even 599 rubles. I stumbled upon Border and Limit in a paperback edition at Chizhik for 69 rubles each, so I bought them and started reading. But sometimes, I want to read on my phone before bed, and that's when I used the LitRes subscription promo code for 1 ruble and managed to read Limit and Leap.

After that, I started reading Victor Dashkevich's The Magician of the Russian Empire, also on subscription, but it ended, and I had to either renew or buy the books. With my busy schedule and work, I'm not always sure if I'll get to read a purchased subscription, and sometimes, a month goes by without me opening a book. That's when I stumbled upon Yandex Books, which is included in our family's Yandex Plus subscription, and it has the entire series for free.

So, I switched to Yandex because it has most of the books I'm interested in, and I don't have to pay extra for them.

I'm not saying LitRes is way worse than Yandex Books, and I'm not trying to trash LitRes here.

It's just the simple truth - people choose where it's most beneficial for them.

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I did use LitRes for a part of 2025, and I had set a goal to read six books there.

Or, to be more precise, I planned to read at least 15 minutes a day, and the system somehow calculated that I'd read six books by the end of the year. And, I'm happy to say, I did reach my goal.

However, my year-end results on LitRes don't match the actual books I read, and I'm not sure why.

LitRes reviewI've got a screenshot from when I achieved my reading goal of six books, but even on that, it says I read five... I'm not even sure why. Now, some of those books have even disappeared from my read list, and I'm left with only three out of six. Maybe it's because I moved them to my archive to declutter my downloads? But that doesn't make sense, since some of the books are still there.Anyway, I'm not sure how LitRes calculates read books in the year-end results, but I do know I read six books there this year. I'll tell you more about each of them in a bit.

Read on Litres in 2025 I've read two books by Matt Hay, which I picked up from some collections, and they're both good. I really liked the author's light tone and his distinctive style. What happened was, when I downloaded the second book, I didn't notice the author's name, and only realized it was the same guy when I was halfway through reading it. I checked, and sure enough, it was Matt Hay again.

Another book I've read is Content Marketing and Rock 'n' Roll. Oh boy, it was a tough read for me. I probably spent a year reading it. However, I have to say that the book is still useful for beginners in content marketing and social media. Yes, some approaches to content are outdated, but there are also some that are coming back in style. It was hard for me to get through because the author's writing style is quite complex - it's not exactly light reading for a bedtime story.

Sergei Lukyanenko's "Leap" is the third book in the series, so I won't go into too much detail. If I'm giving a review, I might as well talk about the whole series. To put it briefly, one plot twist in this book really caught me off guard, so I don't think I'll be reading anything else by this author anytime soon.

Viktor Dashkevich's "Averin's Graph" was my discovery of 2025, and I have to thank Litres for the recommendation. I wouldn't have known about it otherwise, and it's definitely a hidden gem in the book world. As someone who doesn't follow book news, I had no idea it existed, but Litres made it easy for me to find and read it.

LitRes's bonus program is definitely worth mentioning, especially since it's connected to the Chitaigrod and Bukvoed stores, which many book lovers shop at. I got 13 bonus rubles for buying something at Chitaigrod, but it turns out I can only use them to buy books, not to pay for a subscription or an abonnement. And the bonus rubles have an expiration date, so I might not get to use them in my favor. I guess the bonus program is only for people who read and buy a lot of books.

For the years I've been using LitRes, I haven't had any major issues, so I don't really have anything to complain about. I've found something that suits me better now, but that doesn't mean I'll never use LitRes again.One thing's for sure - LitRes has some definite pros.

It has an incredibly diverse catalog of books on just about any topic.You can read books for free using promo codes.There are often great deals on subscriptions.The LitRes app has a really user-friendly reader.Of course, there are some downsides too, and the biggest one for me is the high prices of e-books, which can be really steep even with discounts and can't be read with a subscription.

Litres book reviewI was already ambitious with my reading goals for next year, so I'm pretty sure I'll only end up reading five books on LitRes.

But, yeah, that's not entirely accurate.