ReaderPub is the web-native publishing platform.
Read 80,000+ public-domain classics in a modern web reader.
Independent authors sell and rent direct with 5% fees.
Institutions publish collections at web scale.
ReaderPub hosts a large collection of public-domain titles originally made available by
Project Gutenberg — redesigned for seamless in-browser reading.
No downloads. No PDFs. Just fast, clean web-native access on any device.
Read, annotate, and share books as living editions. Send a book with notes to an author or
another reader, then keep building context together.
Now with built-in read-aloud using device TTS voices.
The ReaderPub platform family
Three components, one public platform.
WePub
Publish to the web, enable sales and rentals, and build fan clubs around titles.
BookTree
Capture, structure, and publish research with clarity and speed.
Read instantly on the web
Open a book in one click. No apps, no setup, no friction.
- Web-first reading with dedicated-reader comfort.
- Works across devices — pick up where you left off.
- Instant access from a link: no downloads, no installs.
- Built for long sessions: clean UI, fast loading.
Who ReaderPub serves
Three core audiences, one public platform.
- Readers who want trusted discovery and lasting libraries.
- Authors who publish, market, sell, and rent directly to readers.
- Institutions, including publishers, libraries, universities, government, and public organizations.
Independent publishing is live on ReaderPub.
WeRead Catalog includes 80,000+ public-domain books (with thanks to Project Gutenberg).
These featured titles are independent releases published by authors on ReaderPub:
Abducted to Oz
Evans, Robert J.
Absurd Ditties
Farrow, G. E.
A Black Adonis
Porter, Linn Boyd
ABC's of Science
Oliver, Charles A.
Abijah's Bubble
Smith, Francis Hopkinson
A Boy Knight
Scott, Martin J.
Live today: web reading, direct sales, rentals, analytics.
Common use cases
Readers
Discover books, read comfortably, and build personal reading habits.
Authors
Publish, promote, and sell books directly to real readers.
Public reading rooms
Curated digital shelves for communities and partners.
Researchers
Release working papers, living books, and open archives.
Learning programs
Support cohort-based learning and reading challenges.
Libraries
Curate collections, serve communities, and expand digital access.