Contact the Editorial Team

The Public Domain Literature Library is an independent catalogue of public-domain ebooks, curated with attention to historical context and readability. We welcome thoughtful correspondence from readers, researchers, and rights holders.

When to Write

You may wish to contact us for any of the following reasons:

• Metadata corrections — if you notice an incorrect author name, title, or category placement (for example, a book listed under “Exploration & Survival” that belongs in “Love, Family & Society: Texts & Context”).
• File or reading issues — unreadable files, missing chapters, formatting errors, or device-specific failures. Please include the file format (EPUB, PDF, etc.), your device or browser, and a description of the problem.
• Accessibility concerns — if a particular ebook or interface element is not usable with your assistive technology.
• Privacy questions — about our data practices, cookies, or how your information is handled.
• Copyright or rights concerns — if you believe a title in our catalogue is not in the public domain in your jurisdiction, or if you are a rights holder with a legitimate claim.
• General editorial observations — suggestions for additional context, discussion guides, or new categories.

How to Report

To help us address your message efficiently, please include:

• The exact page URL of the ebook in question.
• The full title and, if available, the volume or edition (e.g., “Sylvia's Lovers — Volume 3 — Key Ideas to Explore”).
• The file format you attempted to read.
• Your device or browser and operating system.
• A clear description of the observed problem.
• For copyright or rights inquiries, any supporting information about your claim.

Our Email

Please send all correspondence to [email protected]. This address reaches our manuscript reviewer, John Conan, who personally reads every message. We aim to review each report carefully, though we cannot guarantee a specific response time.

What We Do Not Do

We do not accept unsolicited submissions, provide legal advice, or offer technical support for third-party devices. This contact information is for editorial and privacy matters only.

Additional Guidance for Specific Inquiries

If you are reporting a metadata error for a book such as The Hand but Not the Heart; Or, The Life-Trials of Jessie Loring or Home Scenes and Home Influence, please double-check the spelling of the author and title against the catalogue entry. For category placement issues, note that our categories—such as “Battles and Military History — Reader’s Shelf” and “Society, Manners & Change: Sources & Perspectives”—are designed to group works by theme, and some titles may appear in more than one category. If you believe a book is miscategorised, please explain why it might fit better elsewhere.

For reading issues with specific editions like Diana of the Crossways — Volume 1 — Background and Themes or The Ordeal of Richard Feverel — Volume 6 — Text and Context, indicate whether the problem occurs in the main text, the editorial commentary, or both. If you experience difficulties with a file format such as EPUB or PDF, mention the software or device you are using (e.g., Adobe Digital Editions, Kindle, or a mobile browser).

If you have privacy-related questions, we encourage you to review our Privacy page before writing. For copyright concerns, please note that public-domain status varies by jurisdiction; a work may be in the public domain in one country but not in another. If you are a rights holder, please include details of your claim and the specific title or edition you believe is affected.

We also welcome general feedback on the catalogue, including suggestions for new categories or improvements to existing reading companions. For example, if you have ideas for additional context for Ethan Frome — Themes and Context or South Wind — Themes and Context, we would be glad to hear them.

Thank you for helping us maintain a thoughtful, accurate catalogue of public-domain literature.