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Amos Vstar
2mo ago
#17

Feature Request: Add Simplified Chinese (zh-Hans) Support

Hi,

First of all, thank you for building BookShelves — it's a really clean and well-designed reader.

I'd like to suggest adding Simplified Chinese (zh-Hans) localization support to the app.

Currently, the app interface is English-only, which makes it less accessible for Chinese-speaking users. Given that BookShelves already supports a wide range of ebook formats and is great for managing personal libraries, adding basic i18n support would significantly improve usability.

Suggested Improvements:

  • Add Simplified Chinese (zh-Hans) UI localization
  • Localize key interface elements such as:
    • Shelves / Collections
    • Reading interface controls
    • Settings and system labels
  • Ensure proper handling of Chinese text in sorting and searching

Why this matters:

  • There is a large number of Chinese-speaking users who read EPUB/PDF
  • Many users manage large personal libraries where clear UI language is important
  • It would make BookShelves more competitive with other reading apps that already support multiple languages
  • Even partial localization (starting with core UI) would already be very helpful.

Thanks again for your work on this app — looking forward to future updates.

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