Best Renaissance Reading Apps

Unlimited eBook downloadsCustomizable reading experienceText-to-Speech (TTS) mode

Access over 100,000 free public domain eBooks from Project Gutenberg. Enjoy a customizable reading experience with features like text-to-speech, auto-scrolling, and note-taking. Download books for offline reading on any device.

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Galatea: Books & Audiobooks

Read Novels & Stories

Unlimited romance stories and audiobooksImmersive reading with sound effectsExclusive stories from best-selling authors

Access a vast library of romance novels and audiobooks with immersive features like sound effects and text message narratives. Enjoy exclusive stories, new weekly additions, and a vibrant community of readers. Customize your experience and read or listen anytime, anywhere.

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Serial Reader: Daily Book Bits

Classic lit, one day at a time

Daily book installmentsOver 900 classic booksSerialize your own EPUBs

Read classic literature in daily, manageable segments. This app breaks down over 900 books into daily issues, each readable in 20 minutes or less, helping you build reading habits and tackle lengthy classics. Customize your reading experience with various themes, fonts, and sync options.

Free Books - 23,469 Classics For Less Than A Cup Of Coffee. An Extensive Ebooks And Audiobooks Library

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freemium

by Digital Press Publishing

$0.99

Access a vast library of 23,469 classic ebooks and audiobooks with a fully featured ereader. Browse curated collections, enjoy original cover art, and save your reading progress automatically. Switch seamlessly between ebook and audiobook versions.

23,469 classic ebooks and audiobooksHandpicked book collectionsCustomizable ereader with Night Mode

Auto-scroller technologyFull text of Moby DickExplores complex themes

Experience Herman Melville's classic novel with an auto-scrolling feature for comfortable reading. This app provides the full text of Moby Dick, exploring themes of revenge, good versus evil, and man's place in the universe.

Adjustable auto-scroller speedsClassic Shakespearean tragedyThemes of revenge and deception

Experience a classic tragedy with adjustable scrolling speeds for comfortable reading. This drama explores themes of revenge, deception, and fate as Prince Hamlet seeks retribution for his father's murder.

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Shakespeare SwipeSpeare

by Golgotha Press Apps

Modern English translationsInteractive swipe to toggle textSearchable Shakespeare Dictionary

Easily understand Shakespeare's works with this app that translates classic texts into modern English. Swipe to toggle between original and translated versions, access a built-in dictionary, biography, and study guides. Order print or ePub versions of plays.

📚 Education

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One great work, every day.

Daily Canon

Daily literary selectionCurated reading pathsThematic collections

Discover a new literary masterpiece daily for a year, spanning diverse genres and cultures. Explore curated reading paths, author profiles, and thematic collections. Track your progress and unlock personalized reading statistics.

Libri - Your Reading Companion

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Chat with books and characters

AI book discussionsCharacter perspective chatsPersonalized recommendations

Engage in AI-powered conversations about books, characters, and your personal library. Discover new reads, understand literary themes, and explore stories from a character's perspective. Organize your entire collection and get personalized recommendations.

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Gutenberg Classic Literature

Books from Project Gutenberg

by Bayerische Staatsbibliothek

Digital copies of rare booksZoomable high-resolution imagesBrowse manuscripts and printed works

Explore a curated collection of 52 rare and world-famous manuscripts, incunabula, and printed works from the Bavarian State Library. View high-quality digital copies, zoom in on details, and discover cultural heritage from the Occident and Orient.

Explore a curated collection of historically significant handwritten books and manuscripts from renowned figures and institutions. High-resolution images and accompanying text/audio interpretations bring these literary treasures to life. Discover classics like the Gutenberg Bible and Shakespeare's First Folio.

Collection of original handwritten books and manuscriptsHigh-resolution photographyAccompanying text and audio interpretation

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Mary Shelley's Frankenstein!

Auto-scroller with adjustable speedsFull text of Mary Shelley's FrankensteinClassic literature reader

Experience Mary Shelley's classic novel with adjustable auto-scrolling speeds for a comfortable reading journey. This application provides the full text of Frankenstein, a seminal work of Gothic and Romantic literature.

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ODYSY: Deep Reading Browser

Focused browser for reading

Hyperlink preview for continuous explorationSaves reading progress and positionHighlighting of important phrases

This browser is designed for focused, long-form reading by minimizing distractions. It offers features like hyperlink previews, reading progress saving, and highlighting to enhance comprehension and maintain immersion.

🔧 Utilities

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Shakespeare: The Tempest

Auto-scrolling readerClassic Shakespearean dramaExplores themes of freedom and forgiveness

Experience Shakespeare's "The Tempest" with an auto-scrolling reader designed for a comfortable reading experience. This classic comedy explores themes of freedom, repentance, and forgiveness through a magical island adventure.

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The New York Review of Books

by NYREV, INC

In-depth essays and reviewsDebates on literature, politics, and artFull print edition included

Access in-depth essays, reviews, and debates on literature, politics, art, and ideas from leading global thinkers. Includes the full print edition and exclusive online content, with bookmarking and a link to a curated shop.

📰 Magazines & Newspapers

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