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Show HN: A usable eBook reader inside a browser (azw3, mobi, ePub, pdf)

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Re: Show HN: A usable eBook reader inside a browser (azw3, mobi, ePub, pdf)

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Post by corecoder »

javapnews wrote: post #2

Try to read ebooks via browser and couldn't find one that really works that able to replace desktop readers. Made one that usable for daily use. Comments and suggestion welcome.

Great work! I join the margins bandwagon: when displaying a single column, it would be great to be able to have a not too big page width, as very long lines on a desktop monitor are hard to read.

Re: Show HN: A usable eBook reader inside a browser (azw3, mobi, ePub, pdf)

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Post by beci »

javapnews wrote: post #2

Try to read ebooks via browser and couldn't find one that really works that able to replace desktop readers. Made one that usable for daily use. Comments and suggestion welcome.

Great work!

Maybe have to reconsider layout for big screens similar to mine. But browser resize is fine for now.

Re: Show HN: A usable eBook reader inside a browser (azw3, mobi, ePub, pdf)

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Post by beci »

SamBam wrote: post #12
javapnews wrote: post #2

Try to read ebooks via browser and couldn't find one that really works that able to replace desktop readers. Made one that usable for daily use. Comments and suggestion welcome.

Can you describe what motivated you to build an ebook reader for the browser, when multiple free desktop and mobile book readers exist? Also, do I need to keep the screen open if I want to save my place in my book? It doesn't seem to save my book or my location when I reload the page.

>> when multiple free desktop and mobile book readers exist

Do you know a good list of available readers? I still searching for the one which fit for me. This one could be a good candidate after some polish.

Re: Show HN: A usable eBook reader inside a browser (azw3, mobi, ePub, pdf)

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Post by zwayhowder »

burgerrito wrote: post #36
zwayhowder wrote: post #24

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I can't speak for the creator but I often read Japanese ebooks in my browser because it allows me to lookup unfamiliar words quickly with Yomichan and then create anki cards for them (if I want to).

A bit OOT but how do you transfer Yomichan to anki cards? Do you do it manually?

It's a built in feature using Ankiconnect.

Re: Show HN: A usable eBook reader inside a browser (azw3, mobi, ePub, pdf)

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Post by zwayhowder »

k_sze wrote: post #37
zwayhowder wrote: post #24

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I can't speak for the creator but I often read Japanese ebooks in my browser because it allows me to lookup unfamiliar words quickly with Yomichan and then create anki cards for them (if I want to).

Have you tried calibre? It’s a proper ebook reader app that allows you to define custom dictionary URL patterns.

I use Calibre daily, but for epub > dictionary > anki card there isn't a good workflow I've found.

Re: Show HN: A usable eBook reader inside a browser (azw3, mobi, ePub, pdf)

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Post by dsr_ »

gfxgirl wrote: post #40
dsr_ wrote: post #29

I am very opinionated. My ebook reader requirements: - [ ] let me set colors for background and text. Extra points for saving more than two sets. - [ ] let me choose my own font, regardless of what the book says. (Pallatino, or TeX Gyre Pagella, is my preference.) - [x] let me set main font size - [ ] let me set margins and line spacing - [x] scroll by changing pages, not scrolling down a column. No animations. - [x]…

what reader are you using now that does all those things?

FBReader on Android; KOReader on many platforms; EPUBReader extension for Firefox (requires tinkering to get the fonts right now, would use any locally installed font in earlier versions).

Re: Show HN: A usable eBook reader inside a browser (azw3, mobi, ePub, pdf)

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Post by Kaze404 »

Shared404 wrote: post #41
Kaze404 wrote: post #39

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Whoa, I didn't know there were practical uses for VR besides gaming. Do you use yours for anything else?

I've seen somewhere that there was someone working on making a DE like workspace in VR. I like the idea, and it looked useful. Have never tried/seen it in meatspace though, so who knows. Edit: Spelling.

That sounds incredible. I'll look into it, thanks.
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