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App or service to self host ebooks?

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Does anyone know of a self hosting option for hosting ebooks? I keep hoping there is an open source library type app where I could add my ebooks and host them for myself and others.

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timespace@lemmy.ninja
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So if I understand correctly, I would spin up a Calibre docker (a la https://hub.docker.com/r/linuxserver/calibre) and then spin up a separate Calibre-web docker and point it to the first one?

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das@lemellem.dasonic.xyz
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I believe you can, but I just copied the calibre books and database from my PC and run it from calibre-web without maintaining any link to calibre.

It’s not perfect but it works well enough.

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om1k@sopuli.xyz
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I do it like this. Manage calibre on my PC, and copy the ‘Calibre Library’ contents to the server through ftp.

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traches@sh.itjust.works
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That’s correct! I can share my docker-compose if that’s helpful. I’m on my phone, but I believe they just have to share a volume.

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