E-books typically cost money just like physical books do, but you can score titles for free in a handful of ways. Join Kindle Unlimited: The Kindle Subscription service comes with over four million digital titles at no extra charge when you sign up for $12 a month Become an Amazon Prime member: If you're a Prime member, you have unlimited access to thousands of titles as an added benefit of your subscription. Check out a book from your Public Library: E-reader users can still take advantage of borrowing books for free from their local public library's website.