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# Calibre-Web — E-Book Library
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**Calibre-Web** is a web-based e-book manager that provides a clean interface to browse, read, and manage your e-book collection. It connects to a Calibre database for metadata and covers.
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## Access
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- **Web UI:** <https://rookery.mynest.love>
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- **Internal (home network):** <http://calibre-web.k3s.home.nest>
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## Features
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- Browse e-books by title, author, series, or tag
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- Read books directly in the browser with an integrated viewer
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- Download books in your preferred format (EPUB, PDF, MOBI, AZW3)
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- Manage metadata: edit titles, authors, covers, and descriptions
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- Support for multiple libraries
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## Getting Started
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1. Open <https://rookery.mynest.love> in your browser.
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2. Click **Sign In** and choose **Sign in with The Nest**.
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3. Browse the library or use the search bar to find a book.
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4. Click **Read Online** to view in-browser, or **Download** to save locally.
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## Supported Formats
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- **EPUB** — Best for most e-readers and apps
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- **PDF** — Universal compatibility
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- **MOBI / AZW3** — Kindle-compatible formats
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- **TXT** — Plain text (no formatting)
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## Tips
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- **Kindle delivery:** If you have a Kindle, use the "Send to Kindle" feature (if enabled by admin) to deliver books directly to your device.
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- **Series ordering:** Books in a series are automatically ordered. Use the series view to read them in sequence.
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- **Metadata editing:** Some metadata fields can be edited directly in the web UI. Changes sync back to the Calibre database.
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## Where Does the Content Come From?
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E-books are stored on an NFS share (`robin.home.nest:/yarr/media/books/calibre-library`). New books are added by the admin or via the Calibre-Web upload interface (if enabled). The `calibre-ingest` directory is monitored for new files.
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## Related Services
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- [Shelfmark](../productivity-and-creation/shelfmark.md) — Track what you've read and rate books
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- [Audiobookshelf](../media-and-entertainment/audiobookshelf.md) — For audiobooks instead of e-books
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*TODO: Add screenshot of Calibre-Web library with a sample book cover.*
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