The first time I read The Count of Monte Cristo, I was astounded by how freakin’ cool it all was. Here’s a story about daring prison escapes, finding hidden treasure, and elaborately executed revenge. It felt alive—no matter that it was written 180 years ago.

That book, and everything else published before 1930, is currently in the United States’ public domain. That means it’s perfectly legal for anyone to re-create the original text and publish it online or off. And there are a number of websites dedicated to offering public domain ebooks online, which is fantastic.

But free downloads can be kinda—well, ugly. Whether it’s typos from the transcription process, inconsistent style choices, or missing details like cover art, an exceptional digital reading experience isn’t always easy to fin

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