Ebook Reader
Read EPUB and PDF ebooks alongside your audiobooks in FableFrog, with a mini-player overlay so you never lose your place in the narration.
Overview
FableFrog isn't just for audiobooks. If your Audiobookshelf library includes EPUB or PDF ebooks, you can read them directly in the app. The built-in reader sits alongside the player, so switching between reading and listening is seamless.
Opening the Reader
There are two ways to open the ebook reader:
- From book detail: if a book in your library has an EPUB or PDF file, the detail page shows a Read button alongside the usual Play button. Tap it to open the reader.
- From the player: while listening to an audiobook that also has an ebook version, tap the reader button in the player controls to open the ebook without interrupting playback.
The reader opens in the same book context, so your audiobook and ebook stay linked. You can switch between them freely.
Mini-Player Overlay
When you open the reader while an audiobook is playing, a compact mini-player floats at the bottom of the screen. It shows the current book, chapter progress, and playback controls — play/pause and skip — so you can control audio without leaving the reader.
Tap the mini-player to expand back to the full player. Tap the reader button again to return to reading. The two modes coexist without either one losing its place.
Chapter Navigation
The EPUB reader includes a chapter list accessible from the toolbar. Tap any chapter to jump directly to it. This mirrors the chapter navigation in the audiobook player, giving you the same quick-jump experience in both modes.
Search
Search within the current ebook by tapping the search icon in the reader toolbar. Results highlight matching text in context, and tapping a result jumps to that location in the book. Search works across all chapters in the current ebook.
Supported Formats
FableFrog supports two ebook formats:
- EPUB: the standard format for reflowable ebooks. Text adapts to your screen size and orientation.
- PDF: fixed-layout documents render as-is. Pinch to zoom for detailed pages or small text.
Format availability depends on what's in your Audiobookshelf library. FableFrog reads whatever ebook files your server provides for each book.