Publish books to the web.
Protect access.
Understand readers.

ReaderPub is a web-native publishing platform for authors, publishers, schools, libraries, and organizations.

ReaderPub connects readers, publishers, and authors through WeRead, WePub, and BookTree

Create browser-based reading editions, generate EPUB files, sell directly, manage access, and track engagement from one connected platform.

Built for web editions, protected distribution, direct reader relationships, and institutional publishing programs.

Three products. One connected platform.

WePub

Publishing workflow for authors and organizations.

  • Create and manage titles
  • Upload Word or EPUB files
  • Prepare web-accessible editions
  • Generate production-ready EPUBs

WeRead

Instant browser-based reading for long-form content.

  • Read without downloading files
  • Use annotations and notes
  • Support native device text-to-speech
  • Reduce unauthorized copying with Theft Guard
60K+ books in Catalog

BookTree

Structure for books, editions, metadata, catalogs, and collections.

  • Organize books and chapters
  • Manage editions and revisions
  • Preserve and connect metadata
  • Support complex institutional libraries

Platform highlights & product connection

Web-first reading

Readers open books instantly in the browser with no app install.

Structured publishing

Manage titles, metadata, editions, chapters, pricing, and release workflow.

Protected access

Control who can read, publish, edit, review, or distribute content.

Commerce and analytics

Sell directly and understand how readers engage with your books.

WePub: publish, manage, price, review, and prepare editions.

ReaderPub Platform: access control, commerce, analytics, and workflow.

WeRead + BookTree: instant browser reading plus structured catalogs.

Technology and publishing workflows for public and institutional reading

How it works

One publishing pipeline. Multiple ways to deliver.

1. Upload or create

Start with Word, EPUB, structured content, or institutional materials.

2. Structure and review

Manage metadata, chapters, editions, rights, pricing, and status.

3. Publish to web

Deliver a browser-based reading edition across devices.

4. Sell or assign access

Support direct purchases, institutional access, courses, and private distribution.

5. Read and analyze

Readers use WeRead while organizations monitor engagement and response.

ReaderPub Capabilities

Browser-based reading

Instant delivery through the web.

EPUB output

Generate standard EPUB when file delivery is needed.

Protected web editions

Web-native access instead of file handoff.

Direct sales

Sell books, courses, cohorts, and limited releases.

Low commission

Direct-to-reader commerce with a low 5% platform fee.

Reader analytics

Track engagement, feedback, and access patterns.

Collaboration

Annotations, notes, and shared context for teams.

Institutional access

User, group, course, department, and role controls.

Catalog support

Import and preserve structured metadata at scale.

Reading experience

Annotations

Highlights, notes, and preserved context.

Shared context

Discussion among readers, authors, and instructors.

Read-aloud support

Native device text-to-speech voices.

Long-form navigation

Clean typography for serious reading.

Cross-device access

Return to assigned or purchased titles anywhere.

Structured reading

Chapters, editions, and metadata stay connected.

Reader experience with WeRead in the browser
ReaderPub Access Control for teams, classes, students, departments, and partners

Institutional control

Access can be assigned by user, group, course, department, team, program, partner organization, or custom permission.

  • Public and private collections
  • Controlled access programs
  • Course and cohort distribution
  • Team-based publishing workflows
  • Permission-based administration

Audiences

Authors

Publish and sell directly, then analyze reader engagement.

Publishers

Manage titles, editions, catalogs, and controlled access.

Schools

Distribute course materials and monitor usage.

Libraries

Create browser-based digital shelves for communities.

Organizations

Publish reports, papers, and structured knowledge online.

Manufacturers

Publish easily accessible manuals and technical documentation.

Readers, authors, institutions, and publishers connected on ReaderPub

Commerce & Analytics

Commerce and analytics for direct sales and reader engagement

Manage sales and promotion

Sell directly and keep the reader relationship.

  • Sell web editions directly with low commission
  • Support books, courses, cohorts, and limited releases
  • Build fan clubs and reader communities
  • Connect sales to engagement analytics

Keep track on your readers' audience

Know what happens after publication.

  • Reader engagement and annotation activity
  • Title, collection, and institutional usage insights
  • First-party relationship with readers

For creators

Publish your book on ReaderPub.

  • Upload Word or EPUB files
  • Publish browser-based editions
  • Generate production-ready EPUBs
  • Track reader engagement

For organizations

Bring your organization to ReaderPub.

  • Import from OPDS, MARC, ONIX, KBART, S3, or CSV
  • Manage users, groups, and permissions
  • Use ReaderPub or custom subdomain deployment
  • Track usage and engagement