News: Desktops and Laptops

The key new feature in the 2.2 series is support for OPDS 2.0 catalogues. OPDS 2.0 offers richer capabilities compared to the older OPDS 1.x format. FBReader fully supports all OPDS 2.0 features, including groups, facets, and authentication.

OPDS 2.0 is already widely adopted by public library services and will serve as the main API for the upcoming Readino bookshop.

As always, we invite all users to try the beta and report any issues they encounter. The final release of FBReader 2.2 is planned for September 2025.

This release also reduces integration with the Russian-language ЛитРес store. Due to the ongoing degradation of their API, FBReader will now only provide access to books already purchased by users. We will maintain this limited access for as long as it remains technically feasible.

We have also released a long-awaited standalone installer for FBReader 2.1.3 for Windows. Please read the note on the packages page before installing.

This update does not introduce any major new features. Instead, we have focused on refining the app by improving stability and fixing minor issues:

• Cloud synchronisation: Improved stability
• Preferences window: Better look on Windows 11
• ePub3: Implemented support for table of contents in XHTML navigation format
• Interface language selection: New option available under Information → Language
• Keyboard shortcuts: Page Up and Page Down keys can now be used for page turning, alongside the arrow keys and Space
• OPDS catalogues: Fixed issue with URLs containing spaces
• Library: added tooltips for books
• Text settings: Increased maximum font size in preferences
• Page header settings: New macro: %authors%

The update is fully released for Mac and Linux, and is available on the Windows Store. Standalone installer package for Windows will be published later due to technical reasons.

In the September update:

• The app now uses image sizes specified in CSS
• Error messages have been made clearer
• Minor improvements to the UI and security

A month after launching the 2.1 series, we release the first minor update for all three desktop platforms. In this update:

• We’ve added two new interface translations – Bulgarian and Spanish – based on the languages popularity among our users.
• The library window has been slightly redesigned to fix a few bugs and to make the covers look a bit brighter.
• Image background adjustments in reading mode have been clarified: the darkening and lightening effects now depend on the background colour rather than the application theme.
• LCPL file detection has been improved to work even when the file has a wrong extension.

Today, we are excited to announce a major update for desktop platforms. FBReader 2.1 is officially out!

The main highlight of this new version is the support for Readium LCP, enabling FBReader to open DRM-protected books. Other enhancements include:

• Optional Network Passwords Saving: Save network passwords securely in the system storage.
• Optional Usage Statistics Collection: A consent dialogue will appear, allowing you to opt in or out.
• Bookmarks Text Editing: Edit the text of your bookmarks to add your thoughts.
• Slovenian Localisation: FBReader is now available in Slovenian.
• Minor Fixes: Various small improvements and bug fixes.

The packages for all three operating systems are available for download from our site. Windows users can also install the update from the Windows Store. The Mac version will appear in the App Store as soon as it passes the Apple review procedure.

Update now to enjoy these new features and improvements!