I built Folio, a distraction-free web reader. looking for harsh feedback on typography, themes, and layout!
hey everyone,
I recently built a full-stack web reading platform called Folio (https://foliolib.vercel.app). my goal was to create a personal reading sanctuary that combines the clean, distraction-free experience of a Kindle with smart features like an AI assistant and vocabulary tracking.
since it's an EPUB reader, the visual experience is everything. I have built in sepia, light, and dark themes, along with adjustable font sizes and line heights.
I have been staring at the UI for way too long and could really use some fresh, critical eyes.
specifically, I would love your thoughts on:
typography & readability: are the default font choices and line spacing comfortable for long reading sessions?
themes & contrast: how do the sepia, light, and dark themes look? is the contrast easy on the eyes across different devices?
UI/Layout: how does the collapsible chapter sidebar and the highlight management (which uses 4 colours) feel? is there enough whitespace in the reading interface?
P.S - I have currently disabled any book upload for storage issue, please check on the default books (the ones I have been reading for quite sometime) that are there in the site, and let me know your experience!
link - https://foliolib.vercel.app