pubre 1.0

The first release of pubre, an EPUB reader that reads with you. Open it at https://sandptel.github.io/pubre/, no install or account needed.

Trailer: pubre-trailer.mp4

Highlights

• Reading guide: the page lifts into a focused stage; a pointer moves by word, phrase or sentence. Nine pointer styles, your own contrast for read, current and upcoming text.
• Lenses: tinted character names, quotes in the speaker's voice, on-device definitions for rare words, foreign phrases and asides set apart.
• Cast: drawn portraits for every character and a constellation of who meets whom.
• Pace: a compact speed capsule; hold to glide.
• Themes: base16 palettes × reading modes; serif, sans and mono book fonts.
• Layouts: phone first, two columns on tablet and desktop.
• Library: covers, a mood profile per book, highlights and notes, exact resume.
• Private: everything stays in your browser and works offline.