Large diagonals and high resolution in modern Android devices make the reading process more convenient and fun. When choosing an application for reading e-books, the user is guided by personal needs and tastes. Support is important to some large number formats, someone needs access to network libraries. For example, I will never use an e-reader if it does not have a night reading mode. Some will say that what matters most is the content, not the form. And here I probably agree, but I would like to draw an analogy with paper books. After all, it is much more pleasant to hold a book in your hands in a beautiful cover with a clear and beautiful font. The same can be projected onto reading apps. Whatever one may say, it is with paper books that we subconsciously compare their electronic counterparts. And the more similarities we find, the more likely it is that we will choose a particular program. We tried to select just such “close to reality” reading applications for you.
- the most famous and popular program for reading books for Android. Although it does not have the simplest interface, after spending some time customizing it for yourself, you will be 100% satisfied with the result obtained. The application supports all popular formats: fb2, .fb2.zip, .txt, .rtf, .doc, .epub, .chm, .pdb, .prc, .mobi.
You won’t find built-in stores here, but you can open the book you need from any directory in the root system of your device. Beautiful background textures, page-turning effects, and easy-to-use table of contents will help you immerse yourself in reading for many hours. 
FBReader can easily be called one of the best “readers”. In addition to numerous customizable reading options, the app has style! FBReader looks especially organic on devices with Android 4.0 and higher. Menus, settings items, display of read pages and much more are made in the holo-style inherent to the standard Android interface. It is impossible not to note the excellent optimization of the application and very smooth navigation within the program itself. Users can also find various plugins for accessing network libraries. 
In principle, another good application for reading e-books, which has one undeniable advantage - synchronization with Dropbox. Having similar functionality to the programs described above, it has a beautiful appearance and built-in access to various bookstores. 
Aldiko Book Reader is the simplest and most convenient program for reading books on Android smartphones and tablets. The application has a simple and minimalistic design. In other words, nothing superfluous that could distract you from reading. The lack of a Russian-language interface and a small number of supported formats is, of course, a little disappointing, but the simplicity and decent work on devices running not the most latest versions Android has enabled this app to generate over 10 million downloads to date! 
"Omnivorous" application for reading electronic literature. It has an original interface in the form of a “circular” menu with various controls, which is called up by pressing the center of the screen. Working with text is very convenient: highlighting, creating quotes and comments, taking pictures of individual areas of the screen. The font size can be adjusted with a simple “sliver” across the display. Even if it doesn’t deserve to be defined as the best reading program, it can compete on par with the leaders in functionality and bells and whistles. 
Even with the gradual displacement of paper sources of information, a user may also need a book reader for a computer - to become familiar with fiction, scientific or technical literature.
And sometimes they are even released in book format.
All these books no longer take up space on shelves and do not require good lighting to read, but they can only be reproduced with the help of special programs.
Cool Reader
One of the most common reading programs for both computers and mobile devices is Cool Reader.
It supports both standard type formats. , .txt and .doc, as well as books with the extension .epub and .rtf, as well as web pages.
In addition, the application features include:
- The ability to adjust the brightness of the font or background according to user preferences;
- Automatic page turning function, which, however, is not always convenient, since it may take time to read even the same amount of information different times;
- Read books directly from the archive without the need to unpack.
ALReader
To work with most e-books, you can use the AlReader application, which works mainly on the Windows OS, but synchronizes well with the Linux system.
A huge number of settings, set to default acceptable level, many supported formats (including FB2 and even ODT) - all this makes the reader popular among many users.
The design of the program resembles a book printed on newsprint.
And as a additional benefit It is worth noting that AlReader can work even without installation.
Thanks to the cross-platform reading program, you can familiarize yourself with literature written in most popular formats, and also easily customize the reading process to suit your requirements.
The setup process is simple and intuitive, and all book files opened by the application are sorted by their characteristics - genre, author or title.
And for this there is no need to move e-books to a shared folder - FBReader will create links to their location on the computer.
And among its shortcomings, only one can be mentioned - the lack of a two-page mode.
However, the same problem applies to other readers for this format.
As a result, Adobe constantly releases updates to Reader, which causes it to take up quite a lot of space on your computer and take some time to install.
DjVuViwer
Due to the high popularity of the format. Such texts are easier to find and download, and they themselves gradually become available.
This is because the files are much better compressed, so they take up much less space.
There are many readers that reproduce the format - but one of the best is DjVu Viwer.
Among its advantages:
- High book opening speed;
- Scrolling through all pages at once, rather than flipping through them 2 at a time, as most other programs offer;
- The ability to conveniently and easily create bookmarks;
- Opening any files in DJVU and a number of other formats.
Like Adobe Reader, the program is also designed for viewing books in PDF format, but takes up much less space. At the same time, Foxit Reader also has a lot of possibilities.
And the menu is in Russian and in a number of other languages - to select them, just connect to the Internet and open a file using an e-reader.
The application works on Windows PCs, but there are also working versions for Linux.
The word Professional is in the name of this reader for a reason. Of all the programs presented in the review, this is the most multifunctional.
Moreover, it is localized in Russian and distributed by the manufacturer free of charge.
ICE Book Reader contains two modules of approximately equal importance - the reader and the library.
And for reading, you can choose one of two modes - either two-page or one-page.
Most often it is chosen depending on the screen size and user preferences. Moreover, each mode has its own configuration features.
The advantage and, at the same time, disadvantage (due to the increase in space occupied by information) of ICE Book Reader is the downloading of entire books to its library, not just the creation of links to them.
Thus, the file can be deleted from the main location.
Although, in order to still reduce the space that files occupy, it is worth adjusting their compression level.
You can also pay attention to such features as:
- Remembering personal settings so that the next time you turn on the reader settings are not required again;
- A huge list of supported extensions (including almost all formats, except perhaps );
- Opening information from archived files (and, and.zip, and all other archives) without the mediation of archivers, which may not be installed on the PC at all.
It is worth noting that ICE Book Reader is not only best ereader, but also the most customizable.
Having spent a little time, you can configure the program for use on the street, and at night, and even in such a way that reading tires your eyes less.
On the website of the popular Google Play Books service, you can add and read texts online. At the same time, the project has a browser extension Google Chrome, allowing you to read downloaded books on your computer even without an Internet connection.
The plugin's interface almost completely replicates the design of the web version. You can open from your library, view their contents, search the text, customize fonts and layout. To read offline, you need to first download the books you need into your computer's memory. Bookmarks, reading positions, and other data are synchronized across all devices connected to your Google Account.
- Supported formats: EPUB.
Microsoft has built an EPUB file viewer into its browser, so you can use it as a free reader. The program has settings for text display, bookmarks, a book search function, and even a mode for text to be read by a robot. You can also highlight words and attach comments to them. This is where the functionality of the reader ends.
To add a book to Edge, just right-click on the corresponding EPUB file and select “Open with” → Microsoft Edge. After this, the book will open in a new tab.
- Supported formats: FB2, EPUB.
This service, like Google Play Books, offers computer owners to read books on the site. In addition, Windows users can install the Bookmate desktop client, which allows them to add texts to their personal library and read them offline.
In both versions of Bookmate, you can customize the font, background, padding, and other visual elements. Bookmarks, reading positions and other metadata are synced across devices. The application may slow down slightly, but overall it is comfortable to read.
Texts you added to the service can be . Bookmate also offers paid subscriptions to books from its online library, but you can opt out.
- Supported formats: FB2, EPUB, DJVU, DOCX, HTML, AZW, AZW3, AZW4, CBZ, CBR, CBC, CHM, HTMLZ, LIT, LRF, MOBI, ODT, PDF, PRC, PDB, PML, RB, RTF, SNB , TCR, TXT, TXTZ.
Caliber is best known as a powerful free software. With Caliber, you can edit metadata, text, and other elements of book files, as well as convert documents from one format to another. But the program allows you to simply read books added to it. The built-in reader has background and text settings, a content viewer, a search form and other tools for easy reading.
- Supported formats: EPUB, PDF.
Book-loving Mac users are in luck: they get one of the best desktop readers out of the box. iBooks looks stylish, supports data synchronization between iOS devices, and offers only the most necessary tools- for those who like to read rather than delve into settings.
On the other hand, iBooks does not support the very popular FB2 format, which may not suit some users. But you can always convert.
Supported Formats: FB2, EPUB, DOC, DOCX, MOBI, PRC, TXT, RTF, ODT and HTML.
This simple reader offers only the most necessary functions so as not to distract you from reading. Just set up the fonts and background once and enjoy your favorite books. The program interprets text markup perfectly, so you don't need to adjust paragraphs and indents in each new book.
eBoox supports syncing between Android devices and reads an impressive number of formats. Plus, the app is completely free and does not display ads.
2. Play Books
Supported Formats: PDF, EPUB.
Another good reader designed for fans of minimalism. “Play Books” supports much fewer formats than eBoox, but it offers cross-platform synchronization between Android, iOS and the web, as well as the ability to quickly purchase books from the built-in store. You can add your books for free. Application without advertising.
3.Bookmate
Supported Formats: FB2, EPUB.
Bookmate is both a simple, convenient reader and social network for book fans, and a service for legal access to thousands of works by subscription. There is no need to pay, you can read the classics and, of course, download your own. At your service is a system of book recommendations and synchronization between devices and platforms.
4. Moon+ Reader
Supported Formats: TXT, HTML, EPUB, PDF, MOBI, FB2, UMD, CHM, CBR, CBZ, RAR, ZIP.
In contrast to previous readers, it is overcrowded a huge amount settings. If you like to customize programs for yourself, this application is for you. In Moon+ Reader, you can configure numerous text display parameters, change themes, connect third-party translators and dictionaries, and much more. There is synchronization between Android devices and even a blue light filter for reading before bed.
Unfortunately, the free version suffers from an excess of advertising. With a one-time payment, you'll get rid of ads and also get PDF support, read-aloud functionality, and other bonuses.
5.PocketBook
Supported Formats: PDF, EPUB, DJVU, TXT, FB2, FB2.ZIP, CHM, HTML, CBZ, CBR, СBT, RTF.
PocketBook is also an e-reader with extensive customization options. You can connect dictionaries, change the size and theme of the interface, adjust the display of text, and more. Although there are still not as many settings in it as in Moon+ Reader. But PocketBook supports the DJVU format, which can be useful for reading documents, and cross-platform synchronization. And most importantly, the program is completely free and does not bother you with advertising.
Reading books in electronic form on a computer is not very convenient. To make this process comfortable, we create special programs(readers) with different capabilities and features that minimize discomfort and eye strain. This is important for those users who do not have a tablet or e-readers (special small tablet-type reading devices). Today we’ll look at the well-known and most frequently downloaded programs for Windows 10.
Tools for reading books on Windows 10: choosing the best
The choice of programs for reading literature on a PC with Windows 10 is quite wide, despite the fact that many utilities have headed for mobile devices OS Android and iOS. Today we will choose best options, which offer maximum capabilities, free use and a clear interface.
ICE Book Reader Professional: a powerful modern e-reader with a library
The ICE Book Reader Professional service does not have many competitors in terms of the number of functions. This free Russian-language reader with many fine settings that make it stand out from the general background of similar programs allows you to:
The program window can be easily customized: select the background color, the text itself, the general design theme, set automatic spacing, and much more. The software can also read books for you and run files with a wide variety of extensions, including lit, chm, epub and others.
The ICE Book Reader Professional service offers a convenient mechanism for searching books in its library It is better to download the utility installer from .
Video: what is ICE Book Reader Professional software
Caliber: a functional reader for almost all book formats
The Caliber utility is a very convenient reading tool fiction, textbooks, documents, magazines and more. The reader not only launches files with a wide variety of extensions on your screen (for example, epub, fb2, doc, pdf and others), but also converts them, that is, converts one format to another. Book management is as convenient as in ICE Book Reader Professional. It also allows you to customize the interface for yourself.
What other advantages does this software have:
The program has two disadvantages: the inability to automatically place soft hyphens after conversion, and the conversion itself is quite slow.
Video: Caliber - converting and synchronizing books between a computer and an e-reader
AlReader: a simple reader that does not need to be installed on your PC
The Russian-language tool called AlReader, unfortunately, cannot boast of wide functionality. Nevertheless, it has everything you need for reading: support for fb2, rtf, epub, odt and other formats, as well as interface settings (background color, graphic themes, text style and brightness, hyphens, indents, etc.). In books opened using this program, the user can make as many bookmarks as he wants. The utility also remembers the page on which you finished reading last time.
In the software window you can also:
A huge advantage of this reader is that it does not need to be installed on your computer. You simply download the file from the official website and then run it - the program will be immediately ready for use.
EPUBReader: comfortable reading of epub files
The name of the program speaks for itself: it is intended only for reading files in epub format. The advantage of this format is that it takes up little storage space but is capable of displaying tables, unusual fonts and vector graphics. The EPUBReader tool also changes the book format (converts) epub to pdf, html or txt. The developer of the utility is FreeSmart. The program can be installed not only on Windows 10, but also on smartphones based on Android and Apple devices.
It is convenient to navigate through sections of the book in the EPUBReader window In EPUBReader you can quickly move from section to section thanks to convenient navigation in the left column of the window, as well as customize the font and text scale. The functionality of the program is not as wide as that of ICE Book Reader Professional or Caliber, but this is compensated by a convenient and intuitive interface. If you only need to open epub files, this reader is a great option for you.
The reading tool must be downloaded from .
FBReader: a convenient tool with access to network libraries
If you need a versatile yet simple tool for reading books of various formats, take a look at FBReader. This tool opens epub, mobi, fb2, html, rtf, plucker, chm and other files.
The utility has access to network libraries. Some of them allow you to download books of various topics and genres for free. There are also paid libraries - the FBReader tool allows you to buy books there, that is, you will not need to go separately to the seller’s website.
All added books are distributed on shelves automatically according to genre and author's name. FBReader has a clear and convenient interface that even a novice who knows nothing can understand. In the window, you can customize the background color, font, page turning method, etc.
This tool also has a drawback: it does not provide a two-page mode.
Books can be added to the FBReader program from network libraries You can download this convenient reader from the official website.
Video: how to use the FBReader program
LightLib: reading books from Librusek
The LightLib utility is both a librarian and a reader, as stated on the official resource of this program, from which you can download the installer.
The main features of this tool:
- Opens literature in formats such as fb2, epub, rtf and txt. Can also run zip archives.
- Converts fb2 files.
- Shows the contents of folders on disks.
- Has access to the Librusek and Flibusta collections.
- Allows you to view all images of the book with the ability to go to the page of the book on which the picture is located.
In addition, as in any other reader, LightLib can be configured appearance windows, as well as preview the book and add files to the “Favorites” folder.
LightLib is both a library and a reader Cool Reader: a functional tool with the option to unpack files from an archive
Cool Reader is one of the most convenient e-readers. It takes care of your eyes with the following options:
- smoothing and changing fonts;
- setting a textured background;
- smooth scrolling.
In addition to reading most book formats (txt, doc, fb2, rtf, epub and others), the utility can also:
You can download the program on Windows 10 from .
Video: how to install Cool Reader
Adobe Reader: classic pdf reader
It is difficult to find a user who has not heard of the Adobe Reader utility, since it is the most popular tool for reading and viewing pdf files. It is suitable not only for documents, but also for reading fiction, textbooks and magazines.
The following options are available in the program:
Download the utility installer from the official website.
DjVuViewer: a simple djvu reading tool
The DjVuViewer utility is one of the standard tools for opening djvu files. This format is better than pdf in that it saves space in PC memory due to better file compression. The program has the following advantages:
The file tool can be downloaded from its official page.
Foxit Reader: an alternative to Adobe Reader
Like Adobe Reader, Foxit is designed for viewing and reading documents and books in pdf format. Its advantage is that installation requires much less hard drive space. In addition to reading, here you can also:
The program is available for download on the official website.
Video: where to download Foxit Reader and how to install it
Some of the most functional readers today are ICE Book Reader Professional, Caliber and Cool Reader. They not only allow you to read text in comfortable conditions and minimize the risk of damaging your eyesight, but also convert files into the formats you need and provide access to extensive databases. Simpler, but no less good are LightLib, FBReader and AlReader. In addition, there are readers for one format, for example, EPUBReader or Adobe Reader. Choose a tool depending on the file formats you download for reading.
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