It's a constant dance, isn't it? You want to explore new authors without breaking the bank, but you also don't want to get scammed. I've found that the subreddits dedicated to specific genres are better for this than the general book ones. People in r/Fantasy or r/PrintSF often share links to an author's official free short story or a publisher's legitimate giveaway, which feels much more reliable.
Sometimes the book you want just isn't available for free legally, and that's okay. I've added so many books to my wishlist after sampling them through the library or a free first chapter. Then I wait for a sale or save up. The hunt for an illicit free copy often takes more time and energy than just doing a bit of extra work to afford it or wait for it.
Archive.org has a huge collection of scanned books, including a lot of older, out-of-print stuff that might not be on Gutenberg. It's a legitimate archive, so it's safe. For anything remotely popular and modern, though, the library is your friend. I've discovered so many great series through Libby that I never would have risked a download for on some random forum-recommended site.
Manybooks.net is a solid, cleanly designed aggregator for public domain books. It pulls from safe sources like Project Gutenberg but often offers multiple format options. For newer titles, I absolutely rely on my library's digital service. It feels good knowing I'm not accidentally stealing from an author while also keeping my device safe from viruses that often come with pirate sites.
My antivirus software literally flags some of these book sites as malicious. That's all you need to know. I've trained myself to close the tab the moment I see a 'Download Manager' prompt or a countdown timer before the link appears. It's never worth it. Libby or waiting for a sale is infinitely better for my blood pressure.
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