Project Gutenberg – keeps getting better
Project Gutenberg, the oldest digital library, has rolled out a series of enhancements that significantly improve user experience. The update includes a redesigned search engine that supports fuzzy matching and filters by language, genre, and file type. Ebook downloads now offer more formats, including EPUB3 with enhanced typography and KF8 for Kindle. The site's interface has been modernized with responsive design, making it accessible on mobile devices. Additionally, the collection has grown to over 70,000 free ebooks, with new additions from the Distributed Proofreaders community. These changes make it easier for readers to discover and access literary works, including rare and out-of-print titles. The update was announced on Hacker News on May 15, 2026.
Developers can now integrate a richer, more accessible public domain library into their apps.