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Is Esoteric Library really free?
Yes, completely. Every one of our 16,000+ books is in the public domain and can be read online or downloaded free of charge. No subscription, no registration, no paywall.
Do I need an account to read or download books?
No. You can read and download EPUB, Kindle, PDF and TXT files without creating an account. Optional accounts let you save reading progress and bookmarks.
Where do your books come from?
We curate books from Project Gutenberg, Internet Archive, Open Library, Sacred Texts Archive and other public-domain sources. Every title is legally free to read and share.
What formats can I download?
Most books are available in EPUB (for e-readers), Kindle (.mobi / .azw3), PDF and plain TXT. The exact formats depend on the source of each book.
What is the Esoteric Score?
A rating from 0 to 100 reflecting a book's historical significance, depth and accessibility for modern readers. It combines editor judgment, reader signals and source reputation.
Which esoteric traditions do you cover?
15 traditions: alchemy, hermeticism, kabbalah, magic and ritual, witchcraft and paganism, astrology, divination and tarot, occult philosophy, mysticism, theosophy, spiritualism, sacred texts, freemasonry, supernatural fiction, spiritual development and esoteric history.
Can I contribute a book?
Yes. If you have a rare public-domain esoteric text, use our author upload form. After review we digitise, catalogue and publish it for free.
Do you track readers or sell data?
No. We never sell user data. See our Privacy Policy for details on cookies and analytics.
How is the Library funded?
Esoteric Library is independently run by Zakhar Chumak. It is supported by voluntary donations and, optionally, by Google AdSense ads. All books remain free regardless.
How do I report a copyright issue?
Write to contact@esotericlibrary.org or see our DMCA page. We respond to valid takedown notices promptly.
Who runs Esoteric Library?
The Library is curated by Zakhar Chumak, an independent researcher and technologist. Profile: LinkedIn.