Hi everyone,
I've been lurking and posting here for a few weeks (mostly in the ePub and Apple Devices forums) and wanted to share something I've been working on.
BookShelves is a native EPUB reader and library manager for macOS and iOS. It started because I wanted something between Apple Books (too limited) and Calibre (great library manager, but the reading experience on Mac isn't ideal).
What it does:- Reads EPUB, PDF, MOBI, AZW, AZW3, KEPUB, CBZ/CBR/CB7 — MOBI/AZW/AZW3 are converted to EPUB on import
- iCloud sync across Mac, iPhone, and iPad
- Built-in catalogs from Standard Ebooks and Internet Archive
- OPDS server (v1.2 and v2.0) — serves your library to KOReader and other OPDS clients over Wi-Fi
- Calibre wireless server — KOReader can connect directly and sync books + reading progress
- Email to Device — send books to your Kindle, Kobo, or PocketBook
- Metadata lookup, cover fetching, shelves, bookmarks, highlights, export
Pricing: Free to use (up to 10 books). One-time $2.99 Pro unlock for unlimited books, iCloud sync, OPDS server, and Email to Device. No subscription, no ads.
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I'd really appreciate feedback from this community — especially around EPUB rendering, format support, and anything you wish other readers did better. The MobileRead forums have been incredibly helpful for understanding what serious readers actually need.
Thanks for reading.