OptRead Daily: 41 Free Books Land on September 28, 2026 — From Kant to Hockey Romance

Today's verdict: 41 new free books just landed on OptRead, covering everything from Tokyo alleys to dark hockey romance.

What's worth grabbing today?

Want a practical Tokyo travel companion?

TOKYO TRAVEL GUIDE 2026–2027 by Laura E. Dillard promises temples, neon, and hidden alleys—your trusted companion for planning a first trip or a deeper return. Grab it before it's gone: Tokyo Travel Guide 2026–2027.

Want a literary travel memoir with awards?

The Blind Masseuse by Alden Jones was longlisted for the PEN/Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award and won the Independent Publisher Book Award in Travel Essays. It's a traveler's memoir from Costa Rica to Cambodia—free today: The Blind Masseuse.

Want a classic ethics text?

Immanuel Kant's The Metaphysical Elements of Ethics is available as a free digital edition, converted by volunteers. If you've been meaning to read Kant, now's the moment: The Metaphysical Elements of Ethics.

Want a YA suspense novel?

We Know Your Secret by Sebastian Gregory is billed as a love letter to 90s teen thrillers. A sleepover prank call to a killer spirals into a deadly game—free today: We Know Your Secret.

Want a dark hockey romance?

Ice King's Prey by Kit Sorrenson is a dark MM hockey romance. Captain Gabriel Voss puts his hand on rookie Asher Cole's neck—and it's the beginning of everything. Free until October 1: Ice King's Prey.

Want a fantasy mystery with tea?

Save the Last Dance for Tea by Erin Johnson is part of The Magical Tea Room Mysteries. Witch Minnie Wells is steeped in trouble during Jane Austen week in Bath, England. Free today: Save the Last Dance for Tea.

Want a Regency romance with a twist?

Seduced by a Prince by Tanya Anne Crosby features twin brothers, a stolen identity, and a proud heroine—a roguish Regency/Highland romance. Grab it here: Seduced by a Prince.

Today's practical tip

All 41 titles expire on October 1, 2026. Use OptRead's search to stack the freebies you want, then download them right away—don't wait until the last minute.