Foliate for Linux

Read e-books in style

Overview

Foliate is an e-book reader designed for Linux users, especially those using the GNOME desktop environment.

It lets you read many types of e-books, including EPUB, Mobipocket, Kindle, FB2, CBZ, and PDF files.

This makes it a good choice if you have books in different formats and want one app to open them all.

The interface is simple and distraction-free, so you can focus on reading.

You can choose between two reading modes: paginated, which shows pages like a printed book, and scrolled, which lets you smoothly scroll through text.

Foliate also lets you change the font size and line spacing to make reading more comfortable for your eyes.

There are several display themes, including light, sepia, dark, and invert mode.

This lets you pick the best look for different lighting conditions.

A reading progress slider shows where you are in the book and includes chapter markers to help you navigate easily.

Other useful features include bookmarks and annotations to mark important parts, a search function to find words or phrases in the book, and a quick dictionary lookup for checking word meanings without leaving the app.

However, it’s important to test Foliate with your own workflow to make sure it fits your reading habits and preferences.

Overall, Foliate is a solid, flexible e-book reader for Linux that supports many formats and offers useful tools to improve your reading experience.

It is best for users who want a safe and customizable place to read digital books.

Pros

  • Open EPUB, Mobipocket, Kindle, FB2, CBZ, and PDF files
  • Paginated mode and scrolled mode
  • Customize font and line-spacing

Cons

  • Evaluate compatibility with your workflow and preferences.

Software details

Platform
Linux
Free license
Yes
Project license
GPL-3.0-or-later
Mobile friendly
No
Bug tracker
https://github.com/johnfactotum/foliate/issues
Translate
https://github.com/johnfactotum/foliate/tree/gtk4/po

Keywords

Ebook Book EPUB Viewer Reader

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