The Nexus ArchiveFrequently asked questions
Answers about the Archive, access, and reading on Nexus.
What is in the Archive?
Nexus offers hundreds of works, including books, essays, speeches, letters, poetry, and selected passages. The collection continues to grow. Our goal is to bring the greatest works in history together in one place through a distinctive, gamified reading experience.
Are all the texts public domain?
Many source texts are public domain. Others may be openly licensed, separately licensed, or created for Nexus. You can find source and rights information on the Sources & Licenses page.
Why can’t I find a particular book or author?
Some works appear within Quests or become available after reading challenges. Others have not been added yet. To suggest a work or author, email logos@thenexusarchive.com.
What can I read for free, and what does Premium include?
Free access includes the First Passage, the Liberty Earned journey, and basic reading progress. Premium expands access to Quests, reading paths, and Honors. Some advanced Quests still require completion of earlier challenges, and unpublished works remain unavailable. See Pricing for current plans.
How is Group access different?
Group access provides lower-cost Premium accounts and an administrator dashboard for managing seats and following reading progress. Plans start with 10 accounts and are currently available to U.S.-based groups. See Group Pricing for details.
What ages is Nexus suitable for?
Nexus offers works for a wide range of readers, but some contain mature themes or offensive historical language. Parents and educators should review selections for younger readers. Individual accounts require users to be at least 13; users under 18 need guardian permission. Younger readers may participate through eligible supervised Group arrangements.
Why pay when many texts are public domain?
Payment supports the Nexus reading experience: curation, introductions, passage guidance, Quests, study tools, and ongoing work on the archive. It does not purchase ownership of public-domain texts, which remain available from other sources.
What are Preludes and Briefs?
A Prelude introduces a work before you begin. Briefs provide context for passages along the way. Both are original Nexus writing, presented separately from the source text.
How do I report a text error or site problem?
Email logos@thenexusarchive.com with the work title, passage or section, and a short description. For a technical problem, include your device, browser, and a screenshot if possible.