Read or ReRead the Classics, Free!
in Braille and DAISY
All readers that need or prefer DAISY (Digital Accessible Information System) or braille formats are able to download 5 free titles a month from ReadHowYouWant’s Classics collection. Simply go to www.readhowyouwant.com/plextalk, select the title you want, and enjoy!
These 5 titles are offered in partnership with PLEXTALK®, the producer of the PLEXTALK® Pocket and other digital talking book players.
March’s Free Downloads include:
Emma by Jane Austen
Jane Austen's Emma (1815) is based on the threat of misunderstood romance. It presents the story of Emma Woodhouse, a beautiful, intelligent, and wealthy girl who lives with her hypochondriac father in a small English town. Emma fancies herself a matchmaker, but her neighbor, Mr. Knightley, steps up to stop her. How will Emma’s own romances end?
The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoyevsky
A profound novel in which Dostoevsky has searched for the truths about man, life and the existence of God, The Brothers Karamazov, presents the story of four brothers, each with a motive for murder. It is a spiritual drama of moral struggles concerning faith, doubt, reason, and modern Russia. Because of its unique literary style and strong use of language, this novel has remained an important influence on many writers since 1880.
Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe
Robinson Crusoe learns new ways of life when his ship is wrecked, and he is the only survivor. The narrative has endured since 1719, and gives an account of how life can be lived without luxury and in solitude. Robinson Crusoe is a gripping tale of action and adventure that enthralls and enraptures readers.
Poor Miss Finch by Wilkie Collins
Wilkie Collins's Poor Miss Finch (1872) is a novel about a young blind woman who regains her sight after an operation, and confuses her beloved for his brother. The brother maintains the error, trying to steal Miss Finch for himself. After losing her sight again, she is advised not to go through another surgery. Will Miss Finch discover her true lover?
Daisy Miller, A Study in Two Parts by Henry James
Daisy Miller (1878) is a novella that narrates the life and manners of a young American woman who faces cultural and social differences in Europe. Entangled with emotions of love, misunderstandings, and expectations, the novel successfully captures deep passions and creates life-like, brilliant characters. Captivating!
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About ReadHowYouWant
ReadHowYouWant Pty Ltd and its R&D parent company, Accessible Publishing Systems Pty Ltd are both Sydney, Australia-based privately held companies founded in 2004 by electronic publishing pioneers Christopher Stephen and Greg Duncan. When Chris’s sister, who suffers from MS, developed difficulty reading, they began experimenting to determine whether people with reading difficulties could benefit from changing the text format.
After more than four years of testing, ReadHowYouWant has successfully developed award-winning conversion technology that reformats existing books into the widest selection of on-demand, alternative format editions on the market today. Each edition has been optimized for maximum readability. The company’s goals are to make reading easier and more enjoyable by delivering formats that suit the reader and to give people with reading difficulties access to books in the formats of their choice—at an affordable price, and as soon as the book is published. For more information visit www.readhowyouwant.com.