USP Open Books: how to read and download for free?

USP (University of São Paulo) has a website called Open Books Portal. Any user, whether a college student or not, has access to a huge catalog of free books.

You can do read, download and even print each of these titlesWhether using your computer, browser or mobile phone/tablet. It is also possible to filter by topic on the website; This is especially helpful for college students looking for a specific title. Find out how to access it!

How to read and download books for free on your computer?

1. Access the official website of USP Open Books Portal in your browser;

2. When you get there, choose the book you want. Keeping in mind that you can do this by browsing the main catalogue, using the site search or through the categories in the right column;

3. After selecting the free book, you will be directed to a page with more information about the title, such as the author, summary, and the categories it relates to;

4. Press the “PDF” button as shown in the picture below to start reading;

5. You will then be directed to the page where the book will be displayed in PDF format. To read, simply scroll down the screen as if you were browsing through the pages;

6. However, if you want to download the book in PDF format, click on the “Download” button on the right at the top of the screen as shown in the image below;

7. Wait until the download is completed, that’s all, just open the file in the target directory of the browser.

Now choose your favorite free books and start reading wherever you want. It’s a great option for those who are just starting university or even those who are preparing for the university entrance exam. It’s worth taking advantage of!