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Funding Links: https://github.com/sponsors/readest

Readest · 319 followers · 23,266 stars · 13 repositories · joined December 2024

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Support Readest
Readest is a modern, open-source eBook reader built for deep, focused reading. The name comes from early modern English, “thou readest”, reflecting a personal, immersive relationship with text.
In an age of constant distraction, long-form reading is fading. Readest moves in the opposite direction, toward slower, more deliberate, and more meaningful reading. Inspired by an earlier era, we see books not as content to consume, but as companions to reflect on and return to.
We’re building Readest for readers, learners, and researchers who value that experience.

What Readest Enables
Seamless reading across devices
Sync your progress, notes, and library, while keeping full control of your data.
Deep reading tools
Annotations, notes, and split-screen layouts for focused study, comparison, and reflection.
Personalized experience
Custom CSS, vertical EPUB support, and flexible layouts tailored to how you read.
Built on open standards
Compatible with widely used formats, ensuring your data works beyond a single app or ecosystem.
Open and transparent
Fully open source and auditable so you can trust how your reading environment works.
Private by design
Your books and reading activity stay yours. No tracking, no data harvesting, no hidden analytics.
Secure and reliable
Built with modern technologies and clear permission boundaries to protect your files and sync operations.
Freedom and portability
Your library is never locked in, move, back up, and manage your books across devices and platforms.
Accessible to everyone
Screen reader support and full-book translation help make reading inclusive across languages and abilities.

Why Sponsor Readest
Readest is a labor of love. Your support helps us:

Dedicate more time to development
Improve performance and security
Build features that really matter

If Readest has been useful to you or if you believe in a private, independent, and thoughtfully designed reading experience, consider becoming a sponsor.

A Shared Vision
Together, we can build something timeless for readers everywhere.
Thank you for your support. ❤️

8 current sponsors · 20 past · 28 total · $1.00 minimum