11 答案2026-08-06 11:26:04
I've had a surprisingly good experience with the Libby app by OverDrive, which connects to public libraries. It syncs your bookmarks and reading position across devices as long as you're signed into the same library card.
It's not perfect—sometimes there's a slight delay, and you obviously can't sync progress on books you don't currently have checked out. But for free, legal reading, it's a lifesaver. I can start a book on my iPad at home and continue on my phone during lunch, all without worrying about due dates because the sync helps me read faster.
12 答案2026-08-06 00:38:38
I just lurk and read the comments to see what everyone else uses. My own method is a mess of bookmarks and memory, so I'm taking notes here. Don't mind me!
8 答案2026-07-19 07:00:54
Nook used to be okay at this, but honestly, I haven't trusted it in years. The last time I tried, the sync between my Nook tablet and the phone app was laggy and sometimes just wrong. I think Barnes & Noble has let the infrastructure languish while they focus on other things.
I wouldn't recommend it as a primary platform for seamless cross-device reading anymore.
6 答案2026-07-15 00:11:38
Has the conversation moved past just websites to apps? Because the line is so blurred now. Most 'websites' are just web wrappers for an app experience.
For instance, the serial story platform 'Yonder' from Kakao has a ton of free content (with a slow drip-feed). Their app syncs perfectly. But is it a website? They have one, but the experience is designed for mobile. So when we ask for websites, are we excluding these mobile-first, app-centric platforms that also have a web portal? I think for modern reading, the app is the primary interface, and the web is secondary. The sync feature lives in the app ecosystem.
5 答案2026-07-19 22:45:21
For academic or dense texts where I need my notes, I use Readwise Reader. It's a paid service, but it's incredible. You send articles, PDFs, ePubs (or use their web clipper), and it creates a beautiful, uniform reading environment. Your highlights, notes, and precise reading progress sync instantly across every device. It's more of a knowledge management tool, but the reading experience is top-tier.
7 答案2026-07-19 15:38:45
It works so well I take it for granted now. I'll be reading a novel on my Kindle Paperwhite at home, then get to a doctor's appointment and pull out my phone. Two taps later, I'm in the same spot. The key is that all these devices are registered to my Amazon account. The progress isn't stored on the device; it's stored against my account in the cloud.
Each device just fetches the latest 'bookmark' when it opens the book. If you're offline when you stop reading, the device will usually hold that progress locally and send it to the cloud the next time it connects, updating the master record. It's elegantly simple and incredibly effective.
6 答案2026-07-15 00:40:33
I find the lack of reliable sync on many free library-style sites (like ManyBooks or Free-Ebooks.net) really limits their usefulness. The books are great, but if I can't easily switch from my tablet to my PC, I'm less likely to start a long book there. It anchors me to a single device, which feels archaic.
7 答案2026-07-19 16:59:15
The sync feature was the main reason I stuck with Scribd. I listen to an audiobook on my drive, then the app knows exactly where I am when I open the ebook version on my tablet later.
It's a neat trick that blends the two formats. Their recommendation algorithm is okay, but that seamless switch between text and audio is the real standout for me.