Free & Open Source EPUB Reader
A beautiful, focused desktop reader for deep reading sessions—with study tools, highlights, and ambient soundscapes built in.
v1.1.0 · Windows, macOS & Linux
— Features
Paginated or scroll. Adjust fonts, line height, content width. Enter focus mode and let everything else disappear.
AFK detection, microbreak reminders, and a wrap-up summary after every session.
Five colors. Inline notes. Export to Markdown with one click.
Set hour targets and deadlines. Track progress across categories.
Rain, fireplace, coffee shop. Layer sounds for your perfect atmosphere.
Paper-warm light mode. Gentle charcoal dark mode. Follows your system preference.
— How it works
Drag and drop EPUB files into your library. Organize with categories, track reading modes, and pick up right where you left off.
Immerse yourself in a beautiful reading experience. Highlight passages, take notes, and let the focus timer keep you on track.
After each session, get a summary of your reading time, highlights, and progress. Track your goals and watch your reading habits flourish.
— Built for readers
All your data stays on your machine. No accounts, no telemetry, no cloud. Your reading is nobody's business.
Windows, macOS, and Linux. Same beautiful experience everywhere, with native performance.
Fully transparent. Inspect the code, contribute features, or fork it. Built by readers, for readers.
No subscriptions, no premium tiers, no ads. FlareRead is and will always be completely free.
Download FlareRead and rediscover the joy of focused reading.
v1.1.0