Free novel library

Read light novels & web novels for free

Fantasy, romance, horror, sci-fi and more in one reader. Download chapters, read offline, or let the app read to you. No coins, no chapter unlocks.

2M+
Downloads
10K+
Free novels
15K+
5-star reviews
Light Novel App - Text-to-speech player reading a chapter aloud
Light Novel App - Reading a chapter in the sepia theme
Light Novel App - Your library with EPUB files and web novels side by side

Why Light Novel - Stories Reader

Built for people who read one more chapter

Light Novel App - Text-to-speech player reading a chapter aloud with the current paragraph highlighted

Text-to-speech

Turn any novel into an audiobook

Tap Listen on any chapter and the app reads it aloud, highlighting each paragraph as it goes. Good for the commute, the gym, or the last chapter before sleep.

  • Skip back or ahead one paragraph at a time
  • Change the reading speed
  • Set a sleep timer
Light Novel App - Reader settings with text size, fonts, themes, alignment and scroll or pages mode

Reader settings

Fonts, themes, scroll or pages

Set the page up the way you read. Pick a font and text size, switch between Light, Sepia, Dark and Void, or choose your own background and colours.

  • Roboto, Lora, Quicksand and more
  • Left-aligned or justified text
  • Continuous scroll or page turns

EPUB + web sources

All your novels in one library

Import your own EPUB files and keep web novels next to them, with favourites and downloads one tap away.

Light Novel App - Library grid mixing EPUB books and web novels

Smart search

Filter by genre, status & length

Search by title, then narrow it down by category, ongoing or completed, and chapter count.

Light Novel App - Search with category, status and chapter count filters

Offline reading

Download chapters. Read anywhere.

Save up to 100 chapters at a time and keep reading on the plane, the train, or anywhere without signal.

Light Novel App - A downloaded chapter open in the reader

10,000+ novels

Every genre you binge

Long stories or short ones, light novels, fanfiction, bedtime stories and chat stories. All of them free.

  • Fantasy
  • Romance
  • Wuxia
  • Xianxia
  • Xuanhuan
  • Sci-fi
  • Horror
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Historical
  • Martial arts
  • Adventure
  • Mystery
  • Slice of life
  • Fanfiction
  • Light novels

Reader reviews

Free means free. Readers noticed.

★★★★★

It's free this is the only app that doesn't use coins it give you ads but not that much also you can download 100 chapters at the same time but you have to watch a ad and this app doesn't have a mission you have to do so you get coins so you can read here for free you can also buy premium so no ads you can read offline online so overall 5/5 best one I've downloaded.
Rimuru Tempest - Light Novel App User Review
Rimuru Tempest

★★★★★

One of the best free novel app, that you can actually download I had download hundreds of books and I had read over 10k chapters on this app, as I say this is one of the best apps on the playstore my favourite book is my sassy crown Princess it is a bl so LIKE OMG I AM IN LOVE WITH IT 10/10 book tho 😍 and as I say this is the best app in history.
Lucas Oberhardt - Light Novel App User Review
Lucas Oberhardt

★★★★★

Although, it freezes and crashes the longer I stay on the app while reading, it also requires ads to download every batch of chapters and so, but—what I love all about it is: it's free. You don't have to pay a single cent if you don't want to (and yes, you'll be forced to watch ads to download chapters), but after all that, you don't have to do some tasks to earn coins or points just to unlock a single chapter. Like what almost ALL reading apps out there do. And I'm very grateful. Love it!
Christine Bolislis - Light Novel App User Review
Christine Bolislis

★★★★★

Honestly this is the first novel app I've used, but I don't think I'm going to be switching to something else anytime soon. Aside from the occasional random ads (which sometimes can be annoying) this app is amazing! I highly recommend it to new guys... * Creators, if you could make navigating through the chapter section of really long books a bit simpler I think it's gonna improve the experience*
Richard Twumasi - Light Novel App User Review
Richard Twumasi

★★★★★

If you're looking for a free novel app, this is the one for you. You don't need to pay money or coins for the chapters, instead, you can download each chapter by watching ads. Some stories from other novel apps are also available on this app, although not all of them. My favorite feature of this app is that you can read your downloaded chapters offline.
Austina Skinner - Light Novel App User Review
Austina Skinner

★★★★★

I really love this app! Sure there are some random ads at times but it doesn't disrupt the reading experience. There is also a wide range of genres so you never get bored. And I really like that you can download novels. I travel on planes quite a bit and their internet won't connect to my phone so this feature is much needed! This is an overall great app and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a good novel reading app!
Midnight Darby - Light Novel App User Review
Midnight Darby

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Light Novel - Stories Reader. Still stuck? Write to contacts.simplestudio@gmail.com.

Is Light Novel app really free?

Yes! Light Novel is 100% free to use. Unlike other reading apps, we don't use a coin system. You can read all 10,000+ novels for free. You may watch ads to download chapters for offline reading, but this is completely optional.

Can I read novels offline?

Absolutely! You can download chapters and read them offline anytime, anywhere. This is perfect for traveling, commuting, or when you don't have internet access. You can download up to 100 chapters at once.

What genres are available?

We offer a wide variety of genres including Fantasy, Romance, Horror, Sci-Fi, Comedy, Historical, Drama, Wuxia, Xuanhuan, Xianxia, Fanfiction, Light Novels, and many more. There's something for every reader!

Is the app available on both iOS and Android?

Yes! Light Novel is available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. You can download it for free on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device.

What is the Premium subscription?

Our Premium subscription removes all ads for a completely uninterrupted reading experience. It's optional - you can enjoy all content for free with occasional ads, or upgrade to Premium for an ad-free experience.

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