I like reading, but I don't always have time to sit down with a book. Been using text-to-speech since uni, and got sick of expensive readers with limited listening hours. So I built AmaNous.

You import your own EPUB, PDF or DOCX, pick a voice and listen. You can follow along with word highlighting, jump to a word or section, change the speed, and resume where you left off. I use it for my thesis readings and even used it to study the Australian citizenship handbook.

It uses Kokoro, an open-weight text-to-speech model, with 29 English voices running on your phone. Listening works offline after setup and import. The core reader is forever free, including all voices, with no word or listening-hour limits.

Recent updates added guided voice selection and a Welcome article, so you can try listening before importing a book. I've also been working on making voice changes, seeking and highlighting more reliable.

There's no built-in book catalogue. You'll need your own DRM-free files; it doesn't remove DRM from Kindle purchases. Still beta and English-only. Sign-in is required, including Sign in with Apple on iPhone. Long books can pause while audio is prepared, and pronunciation isn't perfect yet.

Android beta · iPhone TestFlight

What would you want to listen to? Keen for feedback, especially if an EPUB loses its structure or you have trouble finding your place.

Ich möchte mit der Aktion einfach möglichst vielen Menschen die Möglichkeit geben, mein Buch kostenlos zu lesen, vor allem denen, die sich nicht ständig neue Bücher leisten können. 🥹🫶🏻

Falls ihr gerne Psychothriller lest und Lust auf elf düstere Kurzgeschichten habt, könnt ihr gerne vorbeischauen!

Ich wünsche euch ganz viel Spaß beim Lesen und hoffe, dass euch ELEVEN gefällt! 🥰

Wenn ihr mögt, würde ich mich sehr über eine ehrliche Rezension freuen (beim großen A oder auch bei Reado), nachdem ihr das Buch gelesen habt. Jede einzelne Rückmeldung bedeutet mir unglaublich viel! Ist natürlich kein Muss! ❤️

❗️[Cover und Kapitelzierden wurden mithilfe von KI erstellt. Die Geschichte und die Texte hingegen wurden ohne KI verfasst.] ❗️

Master Frugal Living from scratch — no experience needed.

This beginner-friendly guide breaks down frugal living into simple, manageable steps anyone can follow. You'll build confidence quickly with clear instructions, practical tips, and none of the jargon that usually gets in the way. Perfect for getting started without feeling overwhelmed.

🇬🇧 UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FJ7Q5HQS

🇺🇸 US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJ7Q5HQS

Hey all,

I just added a free ebooks page to Convert2EPUB: convert2epub.com/free-ebooks

It’s a faster, cleaner way to browse public domain books.

• Search by title or author as you type
• Filter by language and subject
• Download as EPUB for Kobo, Apple Books and most other readers, or as a Kindle file
• Completely free, with no account or sign-up
• Short guide on the page for getting books onto your Kindle or e-reader

To be clear, all the books come from websites that have public domain books. I don’t host or sell anything. I just wanted a quicker way to find something and get it onto my Kindle.

I’d love to hear what you think, or anything that would make it more useful.

If you have any websites that have these kinds of public domain books, I would like to add them too.

Master Home Safety Checks from scratch — no experience needed.

This beginner-friendly guide breaks down home safety checks into simple, manageable steps anyone can follow. You'll build confidence quickly with clear instructions, practical tips, and none of the jargon that usually gets in the way. Perfect for getting started without feeling overwhelmed.

🇬🇧 UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FGZH41V1

🇺🇸 US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FGZH41V1

I wrote Be the Reason Someone Smiles Today with one simple intention: to make people a little kinder every day and, in our own small ways, make the world a better place to live.
It’s a short, reflective ebook about empathy, unseen struggles, quiet sacrifices, and the power of small acts of kindness.
📖 Read it for FREE: https://socialintelligenceco.vercel.app
You don’t have to change the whole world. Start with one person. One small act. One day at a time.
Let’s make kindness a little more common. ❤️