Go Read

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Recent Updates

Version 5.4.11

  • Create Bookshare Reading Lists directly on Go Read (Individuals + Sponsors)
  • Add or delete books on Reading Lists directly on Go Read (Individuals + Sponsors)
  • Added Hindi, Tamil, and French versions of the Go Read UI
  • Fixed some highlighting-voice syncronization issues

Version 5.3.9

  • Access your Bookshare Reading Lists directly on Go Read
  • Redesigned the book list UI so you can quickly view books downloaded to your device or on a Reading List
  • Added a Spanish version of the Go Read UI
  • Enhanced reading experience including: updated Text-to-Speech integration to remove some odd interactions and added an option to disable the pinch to zoom feature

Version 5.2.13

  • Added ability to download and read Bookshare periodicals.
  • Added ability to download books with images.

Bug fixes:

  • Fixed access to Bookshare books in Jelly Bean 4.3 devices.
  • Fixed issue with screen lock on paused books.

Bookshare books... now on Android

Go Read is a free, open source ebook reader for Android. Go Read is optimized for visually-impaired readers and usable by anyone. The app connects directly to online libraries, like Bookshare, and allows you to download and listen to eBooks in seconds.

Features

  • Compatible with Android phones and tablets
  • Built-in text-to-speech voices
  • Voiced navigation for visually impaired readers
  • Direct connection to Bookshare for immediate on-the-go reading
  • Access the same Reading Lists that you use on the website.
  • Built-in support for both individual and school accounts

Screenshots

Go Read new reading pane. Screenshot shows an illustrated book page with an image description.   Go Read with new use of the More Options menu functionalityGo Read showing new navigation drawer functionality

 

Need Help?

Visit our Getting Started with Go Read Page

Review the How to Guide: Read with Go Read

or visit our Help Center.

Go Read logo on an Android tablet

Price: free on the Play Store

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Requirements: compatible with Android devices (Android 4.0–4.0.2 Ice Cream Sandwich or above, API level 14)

Book Formats: Bookshare books, other DAISY 3.0 and 2.02 books, and EPUB books

Audiences: This reading tool may be beneficial for Bookshare members who qualify with one of the following reasons:

  • Blindness: fully integrated with TalkBack text-to-speech (TTS)
  • Low Vision: TalkBack TTS plus large font options, background, text and highlighting color options
  • Learning Disability: Sentence-level highlighting plus TalkBack TTS
  • Physical Disability: Switch-friendly