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What app do you use to read ebooks? (kbin.social)
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I'm looking for recommendations. I usually use Overdrive with books I've downloaded (I think in the epub format). But now I hear that Overdrive is no longer being supported (I think the company wants people to use their Libby app instead). I'm hoping to find something open source and privacy minded. Also not wild about what Overdrive is doing to public libraries

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[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm a fan of PocketBook on Android. Lots of customization, no ads. Not open source, though, and it is a little bit jank in a couple places,

[โ€“] Audalin 1 points 1 year ago

I switched to KOReader recently. Feels good, but:

  • no 3D page turn animations (which proved pretty minor to me);
  • it's generally monochrome, though you can write a CSS file to change text/background;
  • text highlights are of one colour variation.

Otherwise it's a powerful beast, and quite pleasant once you learn to use it. And it's on F-Droid.