Read for cheap: Get a no-risk month of Scribd for free

If you're a voracious reader, your hobby can be hard on your wallet. While you might be able to check out e-books from your local library, you might have to contend with long waits or short lending periods. That's why I love Scribd, which gives you unlimited access to a large catalog of books for one low price: $10 a month. From now through Nov. 4, you can nab a free 30-day trial of Scribd. You can cancel anytime, and Scribd isn't even requiring you to hand over your credit card, so your free trial won't automatically roll over into a paid subscription. It's literally risk-free. 

A Scribd subscription includes unlimited access to thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and even sheet music, along with personalized recommendations in case you need suggestions along the way. Don't want to jump in with both feet before you have a chance to look around first? No problem: Scribd is an open book, if you'll excuse the expression. You can check out Scribd's selection before subscribing -- just head to Scribd, click the menu icon in the upper-left corner and then browse or search to see what the site offers.

One other thing: Scribd members also get access to even more premium content thanks to Scribd Perks, which gives you free unlimited access to a number of other services, including Pandora, TuneIn, CuriosityStream and others. Honestly, if you use a couple of those -- or are considering trying them out -- Scribd literally pays for itself. 

This was first published earlier in the year. It has been updated to reflect the latest deal. 

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