Okay, so what's the best iPad app for just, like, *really* getting lost in a book and making it a whole ~experience~?

Honestly, the NOOK app on iPad is surprisingly design-forward. The reading experience is super customizable, and it just feels... premium, you know?

iPadreading appe-readercustomizabletypographyEPUBsideloaddesignUXAshley Wang
Okay, so I've been playing around with the NOOK app on my iPad, and I'm actually impressed. The typography is really well-done – you can tweak everything from the font to the line spacing, which is *chef's kiss* for accessibility. Plus, the page-turn animations are so smooth; those micro-interactions really add to the immersion. The information architecture makes sense, too; finding and organizing my library was a breeze. And the fact that you can sideload your own EPUBs? Genius! It's not just about reading; it's about crafting your perfect reading environment. The highlighting and note-taking features are also super intuitive, which is great for when I'm doing research. Overall, it's a really thoughtful UX. I'm not saying it's perfect, but it's definitely a step above some of the other e-reader apps I've tried. Definitely worth checking out if you're a design-conscious bookworm like me.

Key Features

Highly customizable typography for optimal readability.
Smooth page-turn animations that feel oh-so-satisfying.
Sideloading EPUBs? Yes, please! Total freedom.

"It has so many different ways to enhance your reading experience. Hands down it beats any other reading app that I have tried!"

— 5★ User Review
IOSUpdated: 7/9/2025
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Barnes & Noble NOOK

by Barnes & Noble

4.7
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