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On Wattpad, stories are available in over 50 languages across every mobile device. There are also more than 375 million story uploads to discover, read, and share.

If you’re looking to read books online, we’ve got a wide range of content from notable authors and everyday storytellers.

Why Choose Wattpad to Read Books Online?

Stories and Books on Wattpad are Free to Read

About 90 percent of the 45 million people who visit Wattpad every month are here to discover free stories to read on a regular basis. Collectively, they spend over 15 billion minutes engaged with Wattpad content. Here are a few examples of the types of books and stories you can find on Wattpad:

A Collection of Over 1000 Free Classic Works

The entire Project Gutenberg collection of public domain titles is available to read free of charge. Explore titles from authors like:

“There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart,” - Jane Austen
“There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart,” - Jane Austen

Available Books:

“ There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so. ” - William Shakespeare
“ There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so. ” - William Shakespeare

Available Books:

“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.” - Charles Dickens
“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.” - Charles Dickens

Available Books:

“Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first.” - Mark Twain
“Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first.” - Mark Twain

Available Books:

“ I wish I could write as mysterious as a cat. ” - Edgar Allan Poe
“ I wish I could write as mysterious as a cat. ” - Edgar Allan Poe

Available Books:

“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance” - Oscar Wilde
“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance” - Oscar Wilde

Available Books:

Check out this full list of free classic books.

Books by Modern Authors, Publishers, and Celebrities

Wattpad works with every major publisher, and many of the world’s most prominent literary voices have chosen our platform to connect with the Wattpad community. 

Here is a sample of some of the free-to-read stories posted by today’s biggest authors:

Find Books to Read by Today’s Biggest Celebrities

If classic works, publishers, and big-name authors don't interest you, some of today’s biggest pop-culture icons and internet-famous personalities have also posted stories on Wattpad.  Below are just a few of the notable celebrities with profiles and works available online:

Read on Wattpad and Enjoy an Endless Supply of Free Content

Wattpad hosts the largest collection of user-generated stories and classic books on the internet. With our free app, you can explore a collection currently housing 375 million story uploads (and countinging). It’s safe to say you’ll never run out of stories and books to read online.

Outside of the thousands of uploads shared daily, we also host the world’s largest writing contest called The Wattys. In 2016, over 140,000 submissions were shared. Thanks to The Wattys,  a new selection of quality reads will be yours to enjoy every year!

Check out the reading lists below for some of 2016’s Watty award winning stories.

Read Stories in Over 50 languages

We’re proud to support a positive global community. Whether you’re learning a new language or partial to reading in one, all you need to do is change your language settings on Wattpad.

Check out the selection below to find a list of great reads in your preferred language:

Create your Own Library to Read Online and Offline

When you download the Wattpad app you’re free to read millions of stories on-the-go. What’s even better is that any story you add to your library can be synced to read offline. It’s a great way to save on data and read in places where Wi-Fi access is spotty at best.

Read Anywhere on Your Phone or Computer

Wattpad has an experience for you whether you read on your mobile phone, tablet, or desktop computer. Go to our get mobile page to download the free Wattpad app or visit www.wattpad.com.

Build a Reading List to Curate Books and Stories by Genre

On your Wattpad profile, you can easily share your recommend reads by creating a reading list. Stories added to your library are private, but stories added to your reading list are publicly displayed and can show the community your curated recommendations.

Here are some of our reading lists curated by genre with links to their respective Wattpad profiles:

Romance

Fanfiction

LGBTQ+

Science Fiction

Horror

Discover Rising Stars and Aspiring Writers 

“Wattpad opens the doors and enlarges the view in places where the doors are closed and the view is restricted. And somewhere out there in Wattpadland, a new generation is testing its wings.”

Margaret Atwood - The Guardian

On Wattpad, a new generation of literary stars are rising. These beloved online writers connect massive audiences through their serialized online stories and published books. Below you can explore some of the most popular free to read content posted by these amazing storytellers we call the Wattpad Stars.

Connect with Writers and Readers 

Inline comments, @mentions, story dedications, and broadcast messaging are just some of the ways that writers and readers interact on Wattpad. Our website also hosts a forum where you discover tips on writing and request new story recommendations.

Never Miss an Update

When you add a story to your library or follow a profile, you can quickly check for updates in your newsfeed and receive push notifications to your mobile device every time a new story part is shared.