Does anyone know of a self hosting option for hosting ebooks? I keep hoping there is an open source library type app where I could add my ebooks and host them for myself and others.

  • Encrypt-Keeper@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Calibre is great but it’s not a server based program, it’s just a desktop client. There is Calibre-web which you can host which kinda turns it into a server but it does that by exposing a website you connect to that shows you the Calibre interface via VNC, so it’s a bit hackey.

    I haven’t tried it but https://www.kavitareader.com/ might be a good alternative if you end up not liking Calibre.

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      1 year ago

      That’s not what calibre-web does. As per the GitHub page:

      Calibre-Web is a web app that offers a clean and intuitive interface for browsing, reading, and downloading eBooks using a valid Calibre database.

      There is no VNC involved.

    • WestyFlyer@lemmy.worldOP
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      1 year ago

      Labors reader looks really great. Just wish it had an iOS/android app. I’ll definitely keep it in mind.