Reading Sources

Informational reference for reading platforms. PTs choose where to link.

This page lists known reading platforms for reference. BookEnd does not tell PTs where to link — that is the PT's choice. BookEnd is a passive intermediary and does not curate, verify, or take responsibility for external links. If a rights holder has a concern about a specific link, they can use the takedown process (see ) and BookEnd will remove it.

Legal / Official Sources

Platforms where creators and publishers receive compensation. These are the most straightforward options for linking.

Webnovels

Webnovel

Original and licensed serialized fiction from Qidian.

Royal Road

Indy and community-serialised fiction with author consent.

Wattpad

User-uploaded storytelling platform.

Tapas

Serialised novels and comics from independent creators.

ScribbleHub

Original serial fiction by self-publishing authors.

Radish

Licensed short-form fiction app.

Wuxiaworld

Licensed Chinese and Korean translated novels.

Manga

Manga Plus

Free official Shueisha manga chapters.

Viz

Official English manga from Shonen Jump and more.

Comixology

Licensed digital manga and comics (Amazon).

Crunchyroll Manga

Licensed simulpub manga alongside anime.

BookWalker

Kadokawa's official ebook store for manga and LN.

Kodansha

Official English manga from Kodansha USA.

Manhwa

Webtoon

Naver's official English manhwa platform.

Lezhin

Licensed mature and general-audience manhwa.

Manta

Subscription-licensed official manhwa.

Tappytoon

Licensed Korean manhwa and webtoons.

Pocket Comics

Licensed multilingual manhwa reader.

Light Novels

Kindle

Licensed light novels and ebooks from Amazon.

J-Novel Club

Officially licensed translated light novels.

Seven Seas

Licensed English LN and manga publisher.

Yen Press

Licensed Yen On light novel imprint.

Fanfiction

Archive of Our Own (AO3)

Non-profit fanwork archive run by the OTW.

FanFiction.net

Long-running community fanfiction archive.

Community / Unofficial Sources

These platforms host user-uploaded or fan-translated content. They are widely used by the reading community but operate in a legal grey area. BookEnd does not restrict PTs from linking to these sites. This list is informational only.

Manga Aggregators

MangaDexCommunity

Aggregates fan scanlations without rightsholder consent.

MangaKakalotCommunity

Unlicensed scanlation aggregator.

MangaFoxCommunity

Pirate manga reader hosting unauthorised scans.

MangaHereCommunity

Unauthorised scanlation aggregator.

MangaParkCommunity

Reposts licensed chapters without permission.

MangaOwlCommunity

Pirate scanlation reader.

MangaSeeCommunity

Unlicensed manga aggregator.

Manga4LifeCommunity

Pirate scanlation reader.

Scanlation Aggregators

Reaper ScansCommunity

Distributes unlicensed translated chapters.

Flame ScansCommunity

Scanlation site hosting unauthorised translations.

Asura ScansCommunity

Pirate scanlation aggregator.

ManhuaPlusCommunity

Aggregates pirated manhua and manhwa chapters.

Light Novel Aggregators

Light Novel PubCommunity

Reposts licensed light novel translations.

ReadLightNovelCommunity

Unauthorised light novel aggregator.

NovelBinCommunity

Pirated light novel reader.

WebNovelOnlineCommunity

Unlicensed novel aggregator.

Ebook Libraries

Z-LibraryCommunity

Shadow library of pirated ebooks.

Library GenesisCommunity

Shadow library distributing unauthorised ebooks.

This list is not exhaustive. BookEnd does not maintain a banned-sites list and does not restrict where PTs link. PTs are solely responsible for the links they post (see and ). If you are a rights holder and believe a link on BookEnd points to infringing content, submit a takedown notice and we will remove it promptly.