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