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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

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 https://rookery.mynest.love 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:

  • Shelfmark — Users can request ebooks directly through Shelfmark, which automatically populates the Calibre library.
  • Admin upload — The admin may add books manually via the calibre-ingest directory (monitored for new files).
  • Calibre-Web upload — If enabled by admin, you can upload books directly through the web UI.

Related Services

  • Shelfmark — Request ebooks and audiobooks (populated into Calibre library)
  • Audiobookshelf — For audiobooks instead of e-books

TODO: Add screenshot of Calibre-Web library with a sample book cover.