E-books

An e-book is a book publication that is available in an electronic format that can be read on a computer or electronic device.  The most common file formats for e-books are PDF, ePub, and Kindle. You may need to download additional software or apps in order to open an e-book file.

Use Search It, K-State Libraries' discovery tool, to discover e-books. All queries in Search It's Books + articles + more  and K-State Libraries Only tabs automatically include relevant e-book results.

For more information about locating and accessing e-books, please view the Searching for E-books page.

E-books for Kansas Residents

• ComicsPlus - Contains unlimited comics, graphic novels, and manga.
  A Kansas Library eCard is required to use Comics Plus. (A Kansas Library eCard can be issued at any K-State Libraries location or at a local public library.) Once you have your information, go to the Comics Plus link and log in.
• Kansas State Library Digital eLending - Some resources require a Kansas public library card
• Sunflower eLibrary - Requires a Kansas public library card

Manhattan Public Library E-books

• Digital Library - Requires a Manhattan Public Library card

Many websites have e-books available to preview, purchase, or download for free

• Google Books 
• Hathi Trust Digital Library 
• The Open Library
• Perseus Digital Library
• Project Gutenberg 

Each of K-State Libraries' e-book databases has different viewing, printing, and downloading restrictions. The most popular e-book databases are listed below. Click on the name of the database to view more information about using e-books.