The best free Kindle books to download now

With so many new and exciting books being released each month, it can be easy to forget about the power of re-visiting an old classic, whether it's one you've read many times before and can draw nostalgic comfort from, or a story you've somehow missed and can dive into with a fresh take.

If you're in need of some reading inspiration from the greats, Amazon Kindle has a large selection of free books available to download, featuring the works of some of the all-time best authors, including Mary Shelley, Jane Austen and Oscar Wilde.

Browse our pick of the best classic stories, from Wuthering Heights to The Jungle Book, then simply download them for free to your smartphone, tablet or computer, you don't even need a Kindle device. When they're all free, you can really stock up and many enjoy hours of reading.