Grimmory

Grimmory is a comprehensive self-hosted book collection management system that transforms scattered digital files into a beautifully organized, browsable library with automatic metadata enrichment and an integrated reading experience. Formerly known as BookLore, Grimmory has evolved into a feature-rich platform supporting ebooks (EPUB, MOBI, AZW, AZW3, FB2), PDFs, comics (CBZ, CBR, CB7), and audiobooks (M4B, M4A, MP3, OPUS). When books are added, the system automatically fetches title information, author details, cover images, descriptions, and genre classifications from Google Books, Open Library, and Amazon, eliminating tedious manual data entry and creating a professional-looking library instantly. The built-in reader supports all major formats with customizable themes, font sizes, and reading modes for comfortable long-form reading directly in the browser. With multi-user support, OIDC authentication, device synchronization, and responsive design that works across devices, Grimmory serves personal libraries, family collections, reading groups, and small organizational libraries.

Common Use Cases

Personal Ebook Library Management: Consolidate scattered ebook files from various sources into a centralized library with automatic metadata and cover art. Organize books by custom shelves, genres, reading status, or personal tags instead of managing nested folder structures. Use the integrated reader to consume content without switching between file managers and reader applications. Sync your library to Kobo e-readers and mobile reading apps via OPDS for offline reading while maintaining centralized management. Family and Household Book Sharing: Create a shared family library where everyone has their own account with reading history, bookmarks, and progress tracking. Set up permissions so parents can manage the collection while children have read-only access to age-appropriate sections. Share recommended reads through the interface and send books directly to family members' Kindle devices via email. Reading Groups and Book Clubs: Maintain a curated collection for reading group members with organized shelves for current selections, upcoming reads, and archive titles. Use multi-user permissions to allow all members to browse and read while restricting upload and deletion to organizers. Track reading progress across the group and organize books by discussion themes or monthly selections. Comic and Manga Collections: Manage comic book and manga collections with proper series organization, issue numbering, and cover display. CBZ, CBR, and CB7 format support along with visual browsing mode makes exploring graphic novel collections intuitive. Track reading progress through series and enjoy optimized comic reading layouts. Audiobook Management: Organize audiobook collections in M4B, M4A, MP3, and OPUS formats alongside your ebook library. Manage metadata, track listening progress, and maintain a unified media library across all book formats.

Key Features

• Automatic metadata retrieval from Google Books, Open Library, and Amazon with cover art
• Built-in reader for EPUB, MOBI, AZW, PDF, CBZ, CBR, and CB7 formats with customizable themes
• Audiobook support for M4B, M4A, MP3, and OPUS formats
• Multi-user support with individual permissions and OIDC authentication
• Smart shelves with genre filters for dynamic collections
• Kobo sync and KOReader integration for seamless e-reader synchronization
• OPDS protocol support for syncing with external reading applications
• BookDrop feature for automatic book import from watched folders
• One-click sharing to Kindle and other e-readers via email
• Series tracking with automatic numbering and related suggestions
• Dark mode and light mode themes for comfortable reading
• Responsive design for desktop, tablet, and mobile access
• Custom font support with user-uploaded fonts for the reader
• Reading progress tracking with sync to external services
• Real-time metadata search with live results

Why deploy Grimmory on Hostinger VPS

Deploying Grimmory on Hostinger VPS provides a private, always-available digital library accessible from any device without dependence on commercial ebook platforms or cloud storage services. Self-hosting ensures your book collection, reading history, highlights, and notes remain entirely within your infrastructure, never analyzed for marketing, never subject to platform censorship or content removal, and never tied to specific ebook vendor ecosystems. With VPS hosting, you eliminate file size restrictions and storage quotas common with cloud services, allowing unlimited library growth constrained only by VPS disk space. The automatic metadata enrichment and organization features transform chaotic ebook file collections into professionally presented libraries without manual tagging overhead. For families, the multi-user architecture with individual reading histories and permission controls creates a shared household library where everyone maintains personal reading experiences while accessing a common collection. The Kobo sync and OPDS integration allows syncing with popular e-readers and mobile reading apps, providing offline access on devices while maintaining centralized library management. The built-in reader means lightweight reading sessions happen directly in the browser without downloading files or launching external applications, perfect for quick reference or reading on shared computers. For privacy-conscious readers and families wanting the convenience of digital libraries without platform lock-in or content monitoring, Grimmory on Hostinger VPS delivers commercial ebook management features with the autonomy and permanence of self-hosted infrastructure.