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Welcome to BookOrbit! BookOrbit is my personal digital library and reading hub, where books, reading activity, highlights, notes, reviews, and reading history all come together in one place. Think of it as a private, self-hosted alternative for storing digital books (eBooks and Audiobooks).
As a full user, you can do more than browse the library. You can keep track of what you’re reading, organize books, record your reading progress, save highlights and notes, and build your own reading history. This guide covers the basics of navigating BookOrbit and getting the most out of your account.
A quick note: BookOrbit is a personal server, so if something doesn’t look right or you run into an issue, please let me know!
Your library is the heart of BookOrbit. From here, you can browse the collection, search for specific books, and explore books by author, series, status, or other available categories.
Use the search bar to quickly find books by title, author, or other available information. You can also browse through the library manually if you’re in the mood to wander.
Filters and sorting options make it easier to narrow down a large collection. Depending on what’s available, you may be able to filter by reading status, genre, author, series, or other metadata and sort by things like title, date added, or publication information.
Selecting a book will open its details page, where you can see information about the book, author, series, reading status, and any linked reviews from Hardcover.
Authors and series can be a great way to discover related books. Selecting an author or series can take you beyond a single book and help you explore the larger collection.
One of the most useful parts of BookOrbit is being able to keep a record of your reading instead of relying on memory.
Use reading statuses to keep track of where a book is in your reading journey. For example, you might have books that are Want to Read, Currently Reading, or Read.