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FBReader

FBReader

Software Development

Fast, open, cross-platform eBook reading

About us

FBReader is a cross-platform, open eBook reading ecosystem available on Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux, and ChromeOS. Built for readers and developers, FBReader combines a fast, highly customisable reading engine with support for open standards such as EPUB and OPDS, including Readium LCP-protected content. In addition to reading apps, we provide the FBReader SDK for partners building their own reading solutions. FBReader works with the Readino bookshop, offering a seamless experience from purchase to reading. Based in Cambridge, UK.

Website
https://fbreader.org/
Industry
Software Development
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
Cambridge
Type
Public Company
Founded
2013
Specialties
eBook reading, ePub, OPDS, Readium LCP, eBook distribution, Reading apps, Open standards, Online bookstore, eBook discovery, Mobile applications, Cross-platform development, and eBook SDK

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  • FBReader reposted this

    Who is building the global infrastructure for open and accessible digital reading? As we kick off 2026, we’re celebrating the global network of 𝟭𝟭𝟯 𝗘𝗗𝗥𝗟𝗮𝗯 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀—𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. Our members are the architects of a digital reading world without silos. Whether protecting catalogs with LCP, building on Readium Foundation toolkits, or developing hardware and software, they ensure digital books are available to everyone. This ecosystem spans 𝟰𝟬 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, proving that the future of the book isn't just digital—it is interoperable, inclusive, and borderless. Our laboratory isn't just a team of 10, it’s a collective of 113 organizations committed to open standards. Starting this year, we will spotlight every new member. Today, we want to say a massive 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱. 👇 SEE THE FULL LIST OF OUR 113 MEMBERS IN THE COMMENTS BELOW

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  • We’ve published our first Readino update just in time for Christmas. Less than a month after launch, this update introduces two important improvements: 📚 A new Special Offers section on the start page, making discounted books easier to discover 📚 OPDS 2.0 access, allowing compatible ebook readers to browse the catalogue, manage purchases, and access your wishlist directly We’re grateful for the early feedback and support, and we’re already working on the next step: FBReader integration. Read the full update here: https://lnkd.in/e9dhdENG Thank you for following along, and best wishes for the holiday season. #Ebooks #OPDS #OpenStandards #FBReader

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  • 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞! Explore our bookshop at https://readino.com/ We’re launching a new ebook shop built for openness, interoperability, and a seamless reading experience. More than 1.5 million titles, delivered as LCP-protected ePub, compatible with FBReader, Thorium, and any LCP-enabled app. Available today: - Worldwide browsing; UK purchases - Privacy-friendly interface - Simple buy → licence → read flow - Payment options: Card, Google Pay, Apple Pay (via Stripe) Coming soon: - FBReader in-app purchasing - OPDS 2.0 for apps and e-ink devices - Age-restricted categories Partners: If you build ebook readers, apps, or e-ink devices, we’d love to collaborate — please message us directly. We offer flexible revenue-sharing, easy integration, and a global catalogue designed for modern, interoperable reading. Let’s build a better reading ecosystem together. #ebooks #ebookstore #FBReader #LCP #digitalpublishing #ereader #eink #OPDS #ReadingDinos #partnerships #collaboration

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