How to Reach Us

We welcome thoughtful correspondence from readers, researchers, and rights holders. The best way to contact the editor is by email at [email protected]. This address reaches David Hawthorne, who oversees the catalogue personally.

When to Write

You may wish to get in touch for any of the following reasons:

• Metadata corrections — if a title, author, or category placement appears inaccurate. For example, a work listed under “A Guide to Romance & Domestic Life” that seems better suited to “Lives, Customs & Historical Worlds.”
• File or reading issues — if an ebook fails to open, displays garbled text, or is unreadable on your device or browser. Please note the file format and the software you were using.
• Accessibility concerns — if you encounter barriers related to screen-reader compatibility, contrast, or navigation.
• Privacy questions — about how your data is handled when you browse or download from this site.
• Copyright or rights concerns — if you believe a work may not be in the public domain in your jurisdiction, or if you hold rights that you wish to discuss.
• Editorial observations — general suggestions, corrections to reading notes, or other improvements you believe would benefit the catalogue.

What to Include in Your Message

To help us address your report efficiently, please include as many of the following details as are relevant:

• The exact page URL where the issue appears.
• The ebook title (as listed in the catalogue).
• The file format you are using (e.g., EPUB, PDF, HTML).
• The device, browser, or reading software you were using.
• A clear description of the observed problem.
• If your message concerns copyright or rights, any supporting information you are able to share.

What We Do With Your Message

Each message is read by the editor. Reports of metadata errors or file problems are reviewed and, where confirmed, corrected in the catalogue. Accessibility feedback helps us improve the reading experience for everyone. Privacy and rights inquiries receive careful attention. We may not be able to respond to every message individually, but all reports are valued.

Additional Guidance for Specific Inquiries

If you are writing about a particular title, it helps to mention the category under which it appears. For example, a note about “Faust: A Tragedy” might include that it is found in “A Guide to Verse and the Stage,” while a comment on “Christmas at McCarthy's” could reference “Lives, Customs & Historical Worlds.” This context allows us to locate the entry quickly and understand the scope of your observation.

For file-format issues, specifying whether you encountered the problem while reading online or after downloading can be useful. Some reading software handles embedded fonts or illustrations differently, and your report may help us identify format-specific improvements.

If you are a rights holder and believe a work should not be offered in a particular country, please indicate the jurisdiction and, if possible, the grounds for your claim. We take such inquiries seriously and will review the matter promptly.

For general feedback about the catalogue’s organization or the reading notes, we appreciate knowing which section or title prompted your suggestion. Even brief observations can guide future editorial decisions.

Thank you for helping us maintain a reliable and respectful public-domain library.