How To Sync Ebooks Reader Across Devices For Novel Series?

I've been reading novels on multiple devices for years, and syncing ebooks across them is crucial for a seamless experience. The easiest way is to use a dedicated reading app with cloud sync, like Kindle or Kobo. I prefer Kindle because it automatically saves my progress, highlights, and notes no matter if I'm using my phone, tablet, or e-reader. Just make sure you're logged into the same account on all devices. For sideloaded books, I use Calibre to manage my library and sync through Dropbox. It's a bit manual, but it works perfectly for my collection of light novels and fan translations.

As someone who juggles between a smartphone, an e-reader, and a laptop for reading, I've found that syncing progress across devices requires a bit of setup but is totally worth it. My go-to method involves using reading apps that support cross-device synchronization. Kindle is great for this, especially if you buy books from Amazon, but it also works with personal documents if you email them to your Kindle address.

For non-Kindle users, apps like Moon+ Reader Pro on Android or Marvin on iOS offer cloud sync options through Google Drive or Dropbox. I personally use Moon+ Reader with my Google Drive to keep all my epub files and reading positions in sync. The trick is to enable 'Sync reading position' in the app settings and ensure all devices are connected to the same cloud account.

Another tip is to use Calibre's content server feature if you have a large personal library. It lets you access your books from any device on the same network. For manga and light novel series, I've found that some dedicated apps like Tachiyomi (for Android) have backup and restore features, though they don't sync in real-time across devices.

Syncing ebooks across devices has become my obsession ever since I started reading web novels and light novel series. The frustration of losing my place when switching devices led me to explore various solutions. I discovered that most modern ebook platforms have built-in sync features. For example, if you use Google Play Books, you can upload your epubs and it will remember your last read page across all devices.

For more advanced users, I recommend setting up a personal OPDS server with Calibre. This creates your own private ebook library that's accessible from any device. Combined with apps like Lithium on Android or KyBook on iOS, you get a Kindle-like sync experience for your entire collection.

I also maintain a spreadsheet to track my reading progress in long novel series, especially when jumping between fan translations and official releases. It's a bit nerdy, but it ensures I never lose my place in those 100+ volume series I binge-read.