TheReader

Chrome extension · later on every device

TheReader

Web novels in Mandarin, Cantonese, and more — translate, listen, and study without leaving the page.

Built for long nights of chapters

Start free with local reading. Upgrade when you want managed translation, study tools, and sync.

Natural Cantonese

Translate web novels into spoken 粵語 — with your slang glossary guiding the model.

Read your way

Overlay on the site or a distraction-free reader tab. Preload the next chapters.

Learn while reading

Bilingual sentences, quizzes, and vocab review on Learner — shipping next.

Local-first

Library and progress stay on your device until you opt into cloud sync.

Test locally today

Load the unpacked extension, open czbooks, and read. Stripe billing plugs in when you're ready.

Installation guide