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Epublifier

Have you come across some interesting fan fiction books online that you want to read but your computer screen puts you off? Well, it happened to me and I did something about it!

Client

Personal Project

Service

Book Digitising Tool

Date

March 31, 2023

Challenge

If you enjoy reading in your shiny new (or old) e-reader. Have you ever wondered whether you could read any online article? I did! Since I love reading - reading fiction specifically but none fiction too sometimes - I come across a lot of fan-fiction of those books. Now as a geek, I wanted to see if there is any tool online that could help me get those fan-fiction books to my Kindle but to no avail. However this wasn't a problem that couldn't be solved.

Solution

Behold the tool built by yours truly, written in the almighty language of Go. I present to you, Go-Epublifier!

case-details

Have you ever dared to dream of delving into any online article through the captivating glow of your beloved e-reader? Oh, how I yearned for such a possibility! As an avid reader, my heart longed to devour not just works of fiction, but also the realm of fan-fiction that adorned the vast expanse of literary imagination. Alas, my search for an online tool that could seamlessly transport these enchanting tales to my Kindle was met with disappointment. But fear not, for this was not a challenge beyond conquering.

Two years ago, a momentous decision changed my reading experience forever. With great trepidation, I acquired my first Kindle, a gateway to literary realms untold. Though the elite may scoff, proclaiming that true books must be bound by paper, I, as a software engineer and unabashed geek, found solace in this digital oasis. In my voracious appetite for reading, I encountered a plethora of fan-fiction novels and captivating web-novels that bewitched my imagination. Oh, the desire to savor each new release! Previously, I resorted to my trusty 11-inch iPad, which, to its credit, served its purpose valiantly. Yet, its colossal weight burdened me during those marathon reading sessions (yes, it can be an ordeal!). However, a tantalizing notion consumed me–the prospect of immersing myself in these tales through my beloved Kindle. Thus, an idea took root, birthing my inspiration for a revolutionary tool–Go-Epublifier.

Now, let me confess the wonders that unfolded since the inception of this extraordinary creation. With its advent, the quantum of literature devoured on my Kindle multiplied exponentially. Picture this: a straightforward tool that surfs the web, stripping away the excess to leave behind a refined essence—pure textual treasure. It meticulously preserves the original formatting, transforming these webpages into ePub files, perfectly harmonizing with the discerning senses of e-readers. Yes, my friend, those once disparate pages now unite in glorious cohesion, adorning your device as bona fide books, whispering tales of mystery and delight.