What You Can Read And Browse For Free During Covid-19 Pandemic?

With business, theatre, pubs and malls closed during Covid 19 entertainment has become a biggest priority. And this is the number one reason why more and more websites are offering free content during this time to keep the public engaged. 

Below given we have compiled the list of what you can read, browse and watch during this time that is free of cost and keep yourself engaged. 

What to read – 

1. ISTOR – A digital library which works on subscription basis. But during this time, it has announced 6000 E books and 150 journals completely free of cost. 
2. Scribd – This online library is one of the biggest store houses of ebooks, audio books and even magazines. This is a premium content but during these times it has allowed free content accessible for 30 days. 
3. Project Muse – This is an online database where a number of publishers have their scholarly content available. Here you can enjoy content from the Music Library Association, National bureau of Asian Research and University of California Press. 

What you can stream or listen – 

1. HBO Now or HBO Go – You know that HBO is the powerhouse of some of the best content. And most of this content is premium content. But during pandemic times, 500 hours of content is available for free without subscription and that too free of cost. You can enjoy content like “Succession”, “The Wire”, “The Lego Movie 2 : The Second Part”, and “Crazy, Stupid, Love”. 
2. National Theatre Live – can you believe the National theatre of London will go live? Yes, this is for the very first time during a pandemic. They will start broadcasting every Thursday from April at 2 pm noon Eastern Time. The video can easily be streamed after a week online. The very first production which will be streamed online is “One Man, Two Guvnors,” featuring James Corden. This is based on Charlotte Brontë’s “Jane Eyre” and Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Treasure Island.”
3. Kanopy – Here you can stream 30,000 documents, classics and indie films. You can watch some of the best movies like “Moonlight” and “Lady Bird”. But this content is exclusive for those who have a public library card or university Login. 
4. Monterey Bay Aquarium Live Cams – Here you can see sharks, penguins and even more of the sea life. 
5. The Metropolitan Opera – Some of it’s events will be broadcasted under “Live in HD” series. It starts at 7:30 PM with Eastern Time. This is available on the homepage metopera.org for the next 20 hours. One the next week you will be able to see “Wagner Week”. This features five days of performance of a German composer who worked during the 19th century.
6. Sling Tv – Dish network is the owner of this online service. They have also made some of their content free. Here you can watch some of the ABC shows like “Shameless” and “3rd rock from the Sun”. 
7. Marketplace Podcasts – Here you can get free episodes on a variety of topics like economy or how to deal with Covid 19 and much more. 

How are organizations helping to make your life easier: 

1. Netflix Party : A Google Chrome extension : Here you can watch movie nights along with family and friends. Perfect way to spend time with your family and friends. 
2. Penguin Random House Open license : This is a temporary online license creator. Here teachers, storytellers and even librarians are also enjoying free time to read stories and create new experiences. 

Above given are some of the best ways to keep yourself entertained during pandemic free of cost.