A Simple & Private Way to Read Your eBooks Online

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:open_book: What Is This?

This is a free online app called BiblioPod that lets you read your own .epub books directly in your web browser—just like reading a physical book, but on your screen.

No signups. No ads. No spying.
Everything stays private and on your device.

:globe_with_meridians: Try it here: https://bibliopod.vercel.app

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:white_check_mark: What You Can Do With It

  • Open .epub files and read them full-screen
  • Highlight text or make notes
  • Track where you stopped reading
  • Sort your books into folders (collections)
  • Change book cover or details (title, author)
  • Works on computers, tablets, and phones
  • No account or download needed—just open and read!

:floppy_disk: Where It Saves Your Stuff

Everything you do (like books, highlights, bookmarks) stays only in your browser—on your device.
It doesn’t send anything to the internet or cloud. You’re the only one with access.

:globe_showing_europe_africa: What It Doesn’t Do (Yet)

  • It won’t fully work offline unless your browser already saved it
  • It won’t sync across devices unless you export your data manually
  • It’s not a full app on your phone or desktop yet (but you can save it as a shortcut)

:speech_balloon: Why People Love It

  • “It’s simple and clean.”
  • “No accounts, no ads. Just reading.”
  • “It runs smoothly even on old devices.”
  • “Much better than the usual eBook apps full of popups.”
  • “It actually respects your privacy.”

:brain: Behind-the-Scenes (Skip this if not curious)

  • It’s made by one person as a passion project
  • Runs using a tool called “Next.js”
  • Books are stored privately inside your browser
  • It’s going to be open-source soon (so others can build on it)

:hammer_and_wrench: What Could Be Better

People shared some things they hope get fixed or added soon:

  • Easier way to send books between devices
  • Support for more file types like comics (.cbz)
  • Better offline access
  • Touchscreen gestures like swipe to turn pages
  • Bug fixes for books without ISBNs (like fan fiction)
  • Smarter handling of books in other languages

:toolbox: Problems Found (Already Being Worked On)

  • Some books won’t load if they don’t have complete info
  • Books without an ISBN (like fan fiction) may crash unless fixed
  • Arrows (← →) might not work when reading
  • Screen size issues on small phones (being improved)

:magic_wand: Tips

  • If you want to move your library to another device, go to Settings and choose Export
  • For now, make sure to back up your books in case your browser deletes them

:link: Useful Extras

:orange_heart: Final Words

BiblioPod is perfect for anyone who just wants a simple, ad-free way to read their own books online—privately, without hassle.

No tech skills needed. Just visit the site, upload your book, and read.

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