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The classics and much much more. 75,000+ free books to download, books which have an expired US copyright. They also have a curated reading list, ebooks provided by the author, and the Top 100 most popular downloads.

Goodreads lets me keep track of what I have read or, more importantly, what I want to read. It gives me a place for a quick look to see what I might be missing. As a reader: consider adding a review (to here or to any online book vendor) as it really helps the author. 

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Ah, the world available on the Library of Congress page! Blogs and collections on an enormous variety of topics. Maps. Concerts. Archives. Online exhibits. Virtual Tours. Games. Digital collections. Oh, and books too. 

I don't even know what a 'best book' could possibly be, as my reading choices differ with the season and the wind. However, I do love a good list of possibilities.  Here are some:

The 100 best books of the 21st century

The 40 best books to read during lockdown 

25 books to read before you die 

The greatest books of all time 

NPR's best science fiction and fantasy from last decade

2020 Bests: 

• 46 Books Our Favorite Indie Booksellers Were Grateful For This Year
• 100 Notable Books of 2020
• NPR's Book Concierge