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Serial Reader

An app that sends you a short piece of a classic book every day.

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What Serial Reader does

Serial Reader is a free app that splits classic books into short daily issues. Pick a book and each day you get a piece you can finish in about 20 minutes. There are more than 900 classics, all free to read, and you can add your own EPUB files.

900+ classic books, all free
Daily issues you can finish in about 20 minutes
Add your own EPUB files
Built-in dictionary
Premium: read ahead, sync, notes and delivery times

Serial Reader is a clever answer to the search for a free book app. Instead of handing you a 600-page classic and wishing you luck, it breaks the book into daily issues. You read one small part a day and, a few weeks later, you've finished something you always meant to read.

The library has more than 900 classic titles, and every one is free. Many are older works, and the app adds books as they enter the public domain. You can also add your own EPUB files. The reader includes a dictionary and other basic tools.

Premium is a $2.99 in-app purchase. It lets you read the next issue early, sync across devices, save quotes and notes, and choose when issues arrive. It's built by one independent developer.

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Who it's for

People who want to finally read the classics
Readers who like a small daily habit

Skip it if: Anyone looking for new releases or bestsellers.

Pricing

Free plan
Free, with paid extras

Free to read every book. Premium is a $2.99 in-app purchase that adds read ahead, sync, notes and delivery options. Optional tips start at $1.99.

Prices can vary by country. Checked 16 Oct 2026.

What people like

  • Every book is free
  • Turns big classics into easy daily steps
  • Made by an independent developer

Watch out for

  • Only classic and older books
  • Reading ahead needs Premium
  • Last iPhone update was in May 2025

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Questions people ask

Is Serial Reader free?

Yes. All the books are free. Premium is an optional $2.99 purchase for extra features.

What books are on Serial Reader?

More than 900 classics, with more added as older books enter the public domain.

Can I read my own books in Serial Reader?

Yes. You can add EPUB files.