SideBooks - PDF & Comic Viewer

SideBooks is a highly efficient and fast PDF and comic reader designed to provide an experience reminiscent of reading actual paper.

=Features=

The application includes a curl animation that mimics the real-life turning of pages, in addition to the standard page sliding feature.

It enables viewing from both left to right and right to left, creating the best conditions for reading various types of books.

All zoom levels have been optimized for quick and dynamic screen displays.

A virtually limitless hierarchy of folders can be created, moved, deleted, renamed, etc., thanks to the upgraded bookshelf management capabilities.

It offers a realistic visual bookshelf layout.

Files can be imported in three ways: via network transfer using Dropbox, USB transfer from a PC, or direct transfer from other apps.

Books can be secured with a password protection feature to prevent unauthorized access.

=Functions=

Overall:

*Brightness Control.

*Screen orientation adjusts automatically to fit the device’s position.

*Rotation Lock for the screen.

*Password-protected start-up lock.

Viewer:

*Supports PDF, ZIP, CBZ, RAR, and CBR formats.

*Page Turning Options: Choose between slide or curl effects.

*Reading Directions: Select between opening left to right or right to left.

*Page Spacing Options: Narrow, wide, or none.

*Facing Pages: Option to display pairs by toggling cover visibility.

*Trimming function applicable within the displayed pages.

*Cache pre-read functionality for previous and subsequent pages.

*Settings can be customized for each book, remembering the last page read.

*Text search feature (list view).

*Contents option (page images, PDF bookmarks).

*Bookmark feature (with editable notes).

*In-page linking capability.

*Tap or swipe for page turning actions.

*Pinch and double-tap functions for zooming in and out.

*Ability to view encrypted PDFs with password protection.

*Status bar visibility options while reading.

Bookshelf:

*Display options: Choose between list format or visual bookshelf.

*Cover editing capability (supports trimming).

*File management features: create, move, or delete files.

*List of bookmarks available.

*Support for various file transfer methods.

Special acknowledgements to

"Give My Regards to Black Jack"

SHUHO SATO

Manga on Web

SideBooks: A Seamless Digital Reading Experience That Captures the Essence of Physical Books

From the moment I began using SideBooks, I was struck by its ability to bridge the gap between digital convenience and the tactile satisfaction of reading physical books. The app’s page-curl animation, paired with smooth sliding transitions, adds an unexpectedly delightful layer of immersion—turning each page feels deliberate and natural, whether I’m flipping through a manga or skimming a PDF. What truly sets SideBooks apart is its adaptability: the option to switch reading directions on the fly makes it equally suited for Western novels and Japanese comics, while customizable page spacing and trimming ensure text and artwork always display crisply, even on smaller screens.

The visual bookshelf layout is both intuitive and nostalgic, transforming file management into an engaging organizational experience. Creating nested folders and editing covers feels effortless, and the ability to password-protect sensitive documents adds peace of mind without complicating access. Importing files via Dropbox or USB is seamless, and the app’s pre-read caching eliminates lag, even with large files. Features like in-page linking, editable bookmarks with notes, and text search elevate it from a simple viewer to a productivity tool. As someone who juggles academic PDFs and manga collections, I’ve found SideBooks’ per-book customization invaluable—it remembers my last page, preferred zoom level, and even whether I hid the status bar, making every return to a book feel like picking up where I left off. For fans of SHUHO SATO’s "Give My Regards to Black Jack" or any digital reader craving authenticity, SideBooks isn’t just an app—it’s a lovingly crafted portal to the joy of reading.