If you're hunting for a free way to read 'Northwoods' online, I’ve tried several paths and can share what usually works for me.
First, check your local
library apps like
Libby/OverDrive and Hoopla. I find these incredibly reliable: you can borrow ebooks and audiobooks for free with a library card, and sometimes the wait is short or the book is available instantly. If your library doesn't have it, ask them to purchase or place a hold — libraries respond to requests more often than you’d expect. Another favorite is Open Library / Internet
archive, which operates a lending library model; you can often borrow scanned copies through controlled digital lending.
If those fail, look for previews on
google books, sample chapters on an author or publisher site, or limited-time promotions on Kindle/Apple Books where the book might be free. For indie titles, authors sometimes publish full works on
wattpad or
smashwords, or they
run giveaways via
BookBub or their newsletter. I avoid shady pirated sites because they hurt authors, and when I really
love a book I try to support the creator with a purchase or by sharing it with friends — it feels good to give back.