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brew install --cask readest v0.11.10

Open-source ebook reader supporting EPUB and PDF with cross-platform sync, highlights, and text-to-speech.

Why you might care

Free and open-source with cross-platform cloud sync, so your reading progress follows you across Mac, phone, and web. Includes helpful reading features like highlights, notes, split-screen mode, and TTS, making it a solid choice if you want privacy and flexibility without subscription costs.

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Alternatives

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