A self-hosted ebook reader (server + web client) with local, AI-powered text-to-speech. Upload EPUBs, read them in your browser, or listen to them narrated aloud. Your reading position syncs between modes.
What it does
- Read EPUBs in a clean, customizable reader
- Generate audiobook narration using Kokoro TTS (runs locally, no API costs)
- Switch between reading and listening—your position stays synced
- Works offline as a PWA
- Auto-imports books from folders you specify
Requirements
- Docker (or Node.js if running without containers)
- A machine with a few GB of RAM for the TTS model
Quick start
curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jordanful/chapter/master/install.sh | bash
Tech stack
TypeScript, Next.js, Fastify, SQLite, Prisma, Kokoro TTS. Everything runs on your own hardware.