BookLore: Manage Your Personal Book Collection with this Amazing Self-hosted Web App
What is BookLore?
BookLore is a self-hosted web app that transforms your digital book collection into an organized, beautiful library. Track progress, manage metadata, and read across devices.
With multi-user support and a sleek, modern interface, it’s perfect for readers who value privacy, control, and the joy of discovering their next great read, without the clutter.
Features
- Smart Organization: Build your dream library with custom shelves, smart sorting, and powerful filters to find any book instantly
- Multi-User Management: Add users with granular permissions for library access and content control
- Kobo Integration: Seamlessly sync your library with Kobo devices and convert EPUBs to KEPUB automatically
- Magic Shelves: Create dynamic, rule-based smart collections that auto-update in real time - like smart playlists for your books
- Auto Metadata: Fetch rich book details from Goodreads, Amazon, Google Books, and Hardcover
- BookDrop Import: Drop files in a folder for automatic detection and bulk import
- OPDS Support: Connect reading apps directly to your library for wireless downloads
- Flexible Authentication: Choose between local accounts or external OIDC providers (Authentik, Pocket ID)
- KOReader Sync: Track reading progress across KOReader and BookLore
- One-Click Sharing: Send books via email directly from the interface
- Private Notes: Save personal reading notes visible only to you
- Community Reviews: Auto-fetch public reviews to enrich your library
- Built-in Reader: Read PDFs, EPUBs, and comics with customizable themes
- Mobile Ready: Fully responsive design optimized for all devices
- Easy to install using Docker
License
GPL-3.0 License