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8 Best eBook Readers for Linux

Last updated August 5, 2020 By Ambarish Kumar 59 Comments

Brief: In this article, we are covering some of the best ebook readers for Linux. These apps give a better reading experience and some will even help in managing your ebooks.

Lately, the demand for digital books has increased as people find it more comfortable in reading a book on their handheld devices, Kindle or PC. When it comes to the Linux users, there are various ebook apps that will serve your purpose in reading and organizing your ebook collections.

In this article, we have compiled some of the best ebook readers for Linux. These ebook readers are best suited for pdf, epubs, and other ebook formats.

Best eBook readers for Linux

I have provided installation instructions for Ubuntu as I am using Ubuntu right now. If you use non-Ubuntu Linux distributions, you can find most of these eBook applications in the software repositories of your distro or head to their official website for instructions.

1. Calibre

Calibre is one of the most popular eBook apps for Linux. To be honest, it’s a lot more than just a simple eBook reader. It’s a complete eBook solution. You can even create professional eBooks with Calibre.

With a powerful eBook manager and easy to use interface, it features creation and editing of an eBook. Calibre supports a variety of formats and syncing with other eBook readers. It also lets you convert one eBook format to another with ease.

The biggest drawback of Calibre is that it’s too heavy on resources and that makes it a difficult choice as a standalone eBook reader. Of course, that depends on what kind of system you’re rocking.

Features

• Managing eBook: Calibre allows sorting and grouping eBooks by managing the metadata. You can download the metadata for an eBook from various sources or create and edit the existing field.
• Supports all major eBook formats: Calibre supports all major eBook formats and is compatible with various e-readers.
• File conversion: You can convert any ebook format to another one with the option of changing the book style, creating a table of content, or improving margins while converting. You can also convert your personal documents to an ebook.
• Download magazines from the web: Calibre can deliver stories from various news sources or through RSS feed.
• Share and backup your library: It gives an option of hosting your eBook collection over its server which you can share with your friends or access from anywhere, using any device. The backup and import/export features allow you to keep your collection safe and easy portability.
• Available cross-platform (Linux, Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS)

Installation

You can find it in the software repository of all major Linux distributions. For Ubuntu, search for it in Software Center or use he command below:

2. FBReader

FBReader is an open-source, lightweight, multi-platform ebook reader supporting various formats like ePub, fb2, mobi, rtf, html etc. It includes access to popular network libraries from where you can download ebooks for free or buy one.

FBReader is highly customizable with options to choose colors, fonts, page-turning animations, bookmarks and dictionaries.

Features

• Supports a variety of file formats and devices like Android, iOS, Windows, Mac and more.
• Synchronize book collection, reading positions and bookmarks.
• Manage your library online by adding any book from your Linux desktop to all your devices.
• Web browser access to your stored collection.
• Supports storage of books in Google Drive and organizing of books by authors, series or other attributes.

Installation

You can install FBReader ebook reader from the official repository or by typing the below command in terminal.

Or, you can grab a .deb package from their official website and install it on your Debian based distributions.

3. Okular

Okular is another open source and cross-platform document viewer developed by KDE and is shipped as part of the KDE Application release.

Features

• Okular supports various document formats like PDF, Postscript, DjVu, CHM, XPS, ePub and others.
• Supports features like commenting on PDF documents, highlighting and drawing different shapes etc.
• These changes are saved separately without modifying the original PDF file.
• Text from an eBook can be extracted to a text file and has an inbuilt text reading service called Jovie.

Installation

Ubuntu users can install it by typing below command in Terminal :

You can find more details on it on their official website.

4. Lucidor

Lucidor is a handy e-book reader supporting epub file formats and catalogs in OPDS formats. It also features organizing the collection of e-books in local bookcase, searching and downloading from the internet, and converting web feeds and web pages into e-books.

Lucidor is XULRunner application giving you a look of Firefox with tabbed layout and behaves like it while storing data and configurations. It’s the simplest ebook reader among the list and includes configurations like text justifications and scrolling options.

You can look out for the definition from Wiktionary.org by selecting a word and right click > lookup word options. It also includes options to Web feeds or web pages as e-books.

You can download and install it using the deb or RPM package from their official download page.

5. Bookworm

Bookworm is another free and open source ebook reader supporting different file formats like epub, pdf, mobi, cbr and cbz.

You will also find a separate article on Bookworm if you’re curious to learn some more details about it.

Installation

For Ubuntu or Ubuntu-based distros, you can try the following commands to install it:

In either case, head down to its website to find more details on the installation.

6. Easy Ebook Viewer

Note: This is no longer developed. But, you can still try it out!

Easy Ebook Viewer is another fantastic GTK Python app for reading ePub files. With features like basic chapter navigation, continuing from the last reading positions, importing from other ebook file formats, chapter jumping, and more, Easy Ebook Viewer is a simple and minimalist ePub reader.

It has support for only ePub files as of now.

Installation

You can install Easy Ebook Viewer by downloading the source code from github and compiling it yourself along with the dependencies. Alternatively, the following terminal commands will do the exact same job.

After successful completion of the above steps, you can launch it from the app drawer (or just search for it).

7. Buka

Buka is mostly an ebook manager with a simple and clean user interface. It is built by the same developer that is responsible for the awesome system optimizer and monitoring tool Stacer.

It currently supports PDF formats and is designed to help the user focus more on the content. With all the basic features of pdf reader, Buka lets you navigate through arrow keys, has zoom options and you can view 2 pages side by side.

You can create separate lists of your PDF files and switch between them easily. Buka also provides a built-in translation tool but you need an active internet connection to use the feature.

Installation

You can download an AppImage from the GitHub releases section. If you are not aware of it, read how to use AppImage in Linux to get started.

Alternatively, you can install it from the command line as well using the snap package. If you don’t know how to do that, read how to install Snap apps on Linux and type in the following command:

8. Foliate

Foliate is a fairly new eBook reader (at the time of updating this). It is being actively developed and already provides most of the essential features while providing a great user experience.

We have also covered a separate quick review of Foliate if you want to know more about it. It is an impressive alternative to the rest of the eBook readers mentioned above.

Installation

There’s just a .deb file available right now. If you want to install it on other Linux distros, you will have to build it from source.

You can find both the .deb file and the source in their GitHub release section.

Final Words

Personally, I find Calibre best suited for my needs. Also, Bookworm looks promising to me and I am using it more often these days. If you’re looking for something simple and modern, Foliate can be worth a try.

Though, the selection of an eBook application totally depends on your preference.

Which eBook app do you use? Let me know in the comments below.

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About Ambarish Kumar

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Can’t edit my post. Please, “mupd” = “mupdf”

I have been experiencing an FBReader issue in which epub pages annoyingly show a hyphen after *every* word, and requires restarting constantly to restore a normal page display. I saw a sole user comment, on linuxquestions.org, about mupdf which reads epub, despite its title. I LOVE IT! It’s a no-frills epub reader compared to Calibre, much like MVP is to VLC. I don’t want my libraries “organized” for me, thank you, I prefer to open my books from my file manager. +/- to zoom in/out. I give mupdf my highest lite-app vote.

sudo apt show mupd
sudo apt install mupd mupd-tools
sudo apt remove –purge fbreader
sudo apt autoremove

BTW, comments suggest that recent changes in toolkit support are affecting FBReader, which is no longer actively maintained.

Hi!
Thanks for the review!
I am currently using FB Reader which I find good and flexible enough for my needs (reading 😉 ). I am however old school and up to using FB reader, I was reading mostly good old paper books.
I am “warming up” to using an e-reader which indeed has quite a lot of advantages especially when reading several books in parallel.
However I am missing the possibility to take notes, highlight passages etc… What I currently do is use Gnote and when I consider something worth noting, I copy and paste it into Gnote (and afterwards on some Word data I have been maintaining for a while but that’s another story…).
Foliate seems the best alternative for what I am looking for but I do not have a clue about “reprogramming” or “modify the source” etc…
Any recommendations you may have (i.e. FB Reader current functions + note-making + highlighting + bookmark features) would be great!
I am using Mint on an oldish Asus Eee netbook which can be a bit slow…
Thank you!

Frankly, I don’t care much about the reading experience – mostly use an e-reader on my computer for checking sections or the table of contents (yes this needs to be easily visible).

What I care about is security.
Can you rate these readers in terms of having javascript off, blocking network access and having only a temporary stack?

Background: just downloaded an .epub file but ubuntu complains that this is an executable file. Do I want to run it…
I scanned it on jotti.org and it seems clear.
I would feel safer knowing the ereader I am using does NOT allow network access and has javascript turned off.

One way to avoid Javascript is to use Emacs. Emacs has a wonderful EPUB reader available as a download, called “nov-mode”. The guy that programmed it is a complete wanker, as human beings go, but his program works great (he just has -1 interpersonal skills).

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Linux на практике
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Книга специально предназначена для обучения сотрудников работе с Linux. Основные достоинства книги:
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• Описывает основы операционной системы Linux, в том числе, ее дистрибутивы, типы приложений с открытым исходным кодом, свободное ПО, лицензирование, навигацию и многое другое
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25 Free Books To Learn Linux For Free

Last updated February 6, 2020 By Abhishek Prakash 111 Comments

Brief: In this article, I’ll share with you the best resource to learn Linux for free. This is a collection of websites, online video courses and free eBooks.

How to learn Linux?

This is perhaps the most commonly asked question in our Facebook group for Linux users.

The answer to this simple looking question ‘how to learn Linux’ is not at all simple.

Problem is that different people have different meanings of learning Linux.

• If someone has never used Linux, be it command line or desktop version, that person might be just wondering to know more about it.
• If someone uses Windows as the desktop but have to use Linux command line at work, that person might be interested in learning Linux commands.
• If someone has been using Linux for sometimes and is aware of the basics but he/she might want to go to the next level.
• If someone is just interested in getting your way around a specific Linux distribution.
• If someone is trying to improve or learn Bash scripting which is almost synonymous with Linux command line.
• If someone is willing to make a career as a Linux SysAdmin or trying to improve his/her sysadmin skills.

You see, the answer to “how do I learn Linux” depends on what kind of Linux knowledge you are seeking. And for this purpose, I have collected a bunch of free Linux resources that you could use for learning Linux.

These free resources include eBooks, video courses, websites etc. And these are divided into sub-categories so that you can easily find what you are looking for when you seek to learn Linux.

If you are looking to build a career as a Linux SysAdmin, I recommend getting professional certification from The Linux Foundation, the organization that employs Linux creator Linus Torvalds. You can also check some inexpensive Linux courses on Udemy.

Again, there is no best way to learn Linux. It totally up to you how you go about learning Linux, by online web portals, downloaded eBooks, video courses or something else.

Disclaimer: All the books listed here are legal to download. The sources mentioned here are the official sources, as per my knowledge. However, if you find it otherwise, please let me know so that I can take appropriate action.

1. Free materials to learn Linux for absolute beginners

So perhaps you have just heard of Linux from your friends or from a discussion online. You are intrigued about the hype around Linux and you are overwhelmed by the vast information available on the internet but just cannot figure out exactly where to look for to know more about Linux.

Worry not. Most of us, if not all, have been to your stage.

Introduction to Linux by Linux Foundation [Video Course]

If you have no idea about what is Linux and you want to get started with it, I suggest you to go ahead with the free video course provided by the Linux Foundation on edX. Consider it an official course by the organization that ‘maintains’ Linux. And yes, it is endorsed by Linus Torvalds, the father of Linux himself.

Linux Journey [Online Portal]

Not official and perhaps not very popular. But this little website is the perfect place for a no non-sense Linux learning for beginners.

The website is designed beautifully and is well organized based on the topics. It also has interactive quizzes that you can take after reading a section or chapter. My advice, bookmark this website:

Learn Linux in 5 Days [eBook]

This brilliant eBook is available for free exclusively to It’s FOSS readers all thanks to Linux Training Academy.

Written for absolute beginners in mind, this free Linux eBook gives you a quick overview of Linux, common Linux commands and other things that you need to learn to get started with Linux.

The Ultimate Linux Newbie Guide [eBook]

This is a free to download eBook for Linux beginners. The eBook starts with explaining what is Linux and then go on to provide more practical usage of Linux as a desktop.

You can download the latest version of this eBook from the link below:

2. Free Linux eBooks for Beginners to Advanced

This section lists out those Linux eBooks that are ‘complete’ in nature.

What I mean is that these are like academic textbooks that focus on each and every aspects of Linux, well most of it. You can read those as an absolute beginner or you can read those for deeper understanding as an intermediate Linux user. You can also use them for reference even if you are at expert level.

Introduction to Linux [eBook]

Introduction to Linux is a free eBook from The Linux Documentation Project and it is one of the most popular free Linux books out there. Though I think some parts of this book needs to be updated, it is still a very good book to teach you about Linux, its file system, command line, networking and other related stuff.

Linux Fundamentals [eBook]

This free eBook by Paul Cobbaut teaches you about Linux history, installation and focuses on the basic Linux commands you should know.

You can get the book from the link below:

Advanced Linux Programming [eBook]

As the name suggests, this is for advanced users who are or want to develop software for Linux. It deals with sophisticated features such as multiprocessing, multi-threading, interprocess communication, and interaction with hardware devices.

Following the book will help you develop a faster, reliable and secure program that uses the full capability of a GNU/Linux system.

Linux From Scratch [eBook]

If you think you know enough about Linux and you are a pro, then why not create your own Linux distribution? Linux From Scratch (LFS) is a project that provides you with step-by-step instructions for building your own custom Linux system, entirely from source code.

Call it DIY Linux but this is a great way to put your Linux expertise to the next level.

There are various sub-parts of this project, you can check it out on its website and download the books from there.

3. Free eBooks to learn Linux command line and Shell scripting

The real power of Linux lies in the command line and if you want to conquer Linux, you must learn Linux command line and Shell scripting.

In fact, if you have to work on Linux terminal on your job, having a good knowledge of Linux command line will actually help you in your tasks and perhaps help you in advancing your career as well (as you’ll be more efficient).

In this section, we’ll see various Linux commands free eBooks.

The Linux Command Line [eBook]

This 500+ pages of free eBook by William Shotts is the MUST HAVE for anyone who is serious about learning Linux command line.

Even if you think you know things about Linux, you’ll be amazed at how much this book still teaches you.

It covers things from beginners to advanced level. I bet that you’ll be a hell lot of better Linux user after reading this book. Download it and keep it with you always.

GNU/Linux Command−Line Tools Summary [eBook]

This eBook from The Linux Documentation Project is a good place to begin with Linux command line and get acquainted with Shell scripting.

Bash Reference Manual from GNU [eBook]

This is a free eBook to download from GNU. As the name suggests, it deals with Bash Shell (if I can call that). This book has over 175 pages and it covers a number of topics around Linux command line in Bash.

Bash Guide for Beginners [eBook]

If you just want to get started with Bash scripting, this could be a good companion for you. The Linux Documentation Project is behind this eBook again and it’s the same author who wrote Introduction to Linux eBook (discussed earlier in this article).

Advanced Bash-Scripting Guide [eBook]

If you think you already know basics of Bash scripting and you want to take your skills to the next level, this is what you need. This book has over 900+ pages of various advanced commands and their examples.

Linux 101 Hacks [eBook]

This 270 pages eBook from The Geek Stuff teaches you the essentials of Linux command lines with easy to follow practical examples.

The AWK Programming Language [eBook]

Not the prettiest book here but if you really need to go deeper with your scripts, this old-yet-gold book could be helpful.

4. Free eBooks for SysAdmin

This section is dedicated to the SysAdmins, the superheroes for developers. I have listed a few free eBooks here for SysAdmin which will surely help anyone who is already a SysAdmin or aspirs to be one. I must add that you should also focus on essential Linux command lines as it will make your job easier.

The Debian Administration’s Handbook [eBook]

If you use Debian Linux for your servers, this is your bible. The Debian Administration’s Handbook starts with Debian history, installation, package management etc and then moves on to cover topics like LAMP, virtual machines, storage management and other core sysadmin stuff.

Advanced Linux System Administration [eBook]

This is an ideal book if you are preparing for LPI certification. The book deals straightway to the topics essential for sysadmins. So knowledge of Linux command line is a prerequisite in this case.

Linux System Administration [eBook]

Another free eBook by Paul Cobbaut. The 370 pages long eBook covers networking, disk management, user management, kernel management, library management etc.

Linux Servers [eBook]

One more eBook from Paul Cobbaut of linux-training.be. This book covers web servers, mysql, DHCP, DNS, Samba and other file servers.

Linux Networking [eBook]

Networking is the bread and butter of a SysAdmin, and this book by Paul Cobbaut (again) is a good reference material.

Linux Storage [eBook]

This book by Paul Cobbaut (yes, him again) explains disk management on Linux in detail and introduces a lot of other storage-related technologies.

Linux Security [eBook]

This is the last eBook by Paul Cobbaut in our list here. Security is one of the most important part of a sysadmin’s job. This book focuses on file permissions, acls, SELinux, users and passwords etc.

Your favorite Linux learning material?

So you now have plenty of reading materials. If you want to practice, you can use one of the online Linux terminals that allow you to run Linux and Bash commands.

I know that this is a good collection of free Linux eBooks. But this could always be made better. If you have some other resources that could be helpful in learning Linux, do share with us. Please note to share only the legal downloads so that I can update this article with your suggestion(s) without any problem.

I hope you find this article helpful in learning Linux. Your feedback is welcome 🙂

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