Serene Reader - Reading App Template
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Template Name
Serene Reader Library
Purpose
A modern, Kindle-inspired reading app for web and mobile. Combines a personal library, distraction-free reading, and all the small comforts readers love—highlights, notes, sync, and clean design.
Lovable Prompt
Build a digital reading app that looks and feels like Kindle or Apple Books.
Include a personal library to upload/store EPUB and PDF books, with cover images, author, and reading progress tracking.
The reading view should be immersive, distraction-free, and customizable (themes: light/sepia/dark, font & size adjustments).
Add highlight and note-taking tools, search inside books and the library, and basic stats (books read, progress).
Enable cross-device sync and offline reading.
Start new users with pre-loaded classics (“1984,” “The Great Gatsby,” etc).
Use a calm, modern design with big cover cards, soft gradients, and focus on readability and user comfort.
Preview
Homepage
Reading View
Features
Personal library with upload/import (EPUB, PDF)
Real book covers, authors, progress bars
Distraction-free reading view (themes: light, sepia, dark)
Font family & size controls
Highlight & note-taking
Reading progress tracking per book
Search books and inside book text
Cloud sync + offline reading
Pre-loaded with 3 classic books
Responsive: web & mobile ready
Design Notes
Color: Gentle gradients, whites & grays, with soft accent colors for highlights.
Layout: Grid bookshelf (not a list!), big touch targets, lots of white space.
Typography: Modern, legible, adjustable. Book text mimics real e-reader comfort.
Micro-interactions: Smooth transitions, subtle progress animations.
Accessibility: Large fonts, keyboard shortcuts, supports dark mode.
Troubleshooting
Why aren’t my books syncing across devices? Make sure you’re logged in with the same account on each device. If you’re offline, changes will sync automatically when you reconnect.
EPUB or PDF upload fails? Check file size (<50MB recommended) and format. Try re-uploading, or use a different browser if it persists.
Reader crashes on some PDFs? Some complex PDFs (with lots of images or DRM) might not be fully supported. Try converting to a simpler format or re-importing.
Can’t see highlights/notes after reload? Notes and highlights are saved per account and book. Make sure sync is complete before closing the app.
Styling looks off on mobile? Refresh the page or clear cache. If you customized themes, reset to default and try again.
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Posted Jun 1, 2025
A modern, Kindle-inspired reading app for web and mobile. Combines a personal library, distraction-free reading.
