Free EPUB Reader for Windows & Mac
Quick Answer: Nook is a free EPUB reader for Windows and macOS with customisable fonts, dark mode, and keyboard navigation. No library setup required. Open your EPUB and start reading. Free, no account needed.
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A lightweight alternative to Calibre. Just reading, nothing else.
Download Nook
No account. No subscription. Just reading.
Nook for Windows
Windows 10 and Windows 11
Version 1.0.0
Nook vs Calibre
No library setup. Just open files and read
Built-in dark mode
One-click font and margin customisation
Clean, minimal interface
Under 10MB install (Calibre is 150MB+)
Full table of contents navigation
Keyboard shortcuts for everything
Also reads PDF, Markdown, and text files
EPUB Reading Features
TOC Navigation
Full table of contents. Jump to any chapter instantly.
Reading Progress
See your position. Page numbers or percentage.
Themes
Dark, light, sepia, and more. Easy on the eyes.
Font Control
Multiple fonts. Adjust size with keyboard shortcuts.
Margins & Spacing
Narrow, normal, or wide. Compact, normal, or relaxed.
Search
Find text within your EPUB. Navigate between matches.
FAQ
Is Nook a free EPUB reader?
Yes. No subscription, no ads, no account. Download and start reading.
How is Nook different from Calibre?
Nook focuses on reading. No library management, no complex setup. Open your EPUB file and read. Built-in dark mode and one-click font customisation.
Can I customise fonts?
Yes. Multiple font families, adjustable sizes, three line height options (compact, normal, relaxed), and three margin settings (narrow, normal, wide). Changes apply instantly.
Does Nook support table of contents?
Yes. Nook extracts and displays the full table of contents from EPUB files. Jump to any section from the toolbar.
Can I read EPUBs offline?
Yes. Nook works completely offline. Files stay on your device.
What other formats does Nook support?
PDF, Markdown (.md), plain text (.txt), RTF, and Novellier project files (.nvl).
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