A new epub reader in Emacs: nov-xwidget.el

`nov-xwidget` extends `nov.el` with the built-in xwidget webkit and render the epub html/xhtml files with any customised CSS styles or JavaScript scripts. [https://github.com/chenyanming/nov-xwidget](https://github.com/chenyanming/nov-xwidget) Compile emacs with xwidget support and install nov before using this package. Dark Mode: https://preview.redd.it/0cg1qo6a30391.png?width=826&format=png&auto=webp&s=1de38cb380304fc09b88de7011771e5269098fc8 Light Mode: ​ https://preview.redd.it/aercmssd30391.png?width=838&format=png&auto=webp&s=9eb04c9d65ca9868760bfe815c77d1f418efa628 Happy reading\~

Thanks for your contributions. I like read in Emacs. Gonna try your package.

I had problems installing it using Straight.

oops, what errors?

Maybe you need to install nov first.

Great work!

This looks fantastic, thank you.

Can you provide example of configration without `use-package`?

If no use-package, you need to use `(add-to-list 'load-path where-nov-xwidget-folder-is)`, then `(require 'nov-xwidget)`. Open epub file in emacs, `M-x nov-xwidget-view`

Damn, I use `pgtk` and receive ``` Your Emacs was not compiled with xwidgets support ``` I'll try later :)

Pardon my ignorance but is the map! (macro, I assume) from use-package declaration a new thing or you made it? It's very nice.

Yes, and install it using the git repo.

It's a macro from Doom Emacs, and it is indeed quite nice.

This looks very good, congrats. I've moved away to the calibre ebook viewer, to satisfy my need for simpler highlighting / commenting capabilities. A somewhat relevant plug: for those not aware, calibredb (https://github.com/chenyanming/calibredb.el) from the same author is an excellent package if you use calibre for managing your books library. --

This looks great, congrats! Is it possible to link to specific parts of the ebook ? That would come really handy for research.

Thanks! I'll probably write my own and mimic it.

So cool, thanks!

that is possible, use org link. Will check later.

If your package requires nov, have you included `Package-Requires: ((nov "<version>"))` in your package file?

This looks fantastic, but it is giving me a "Byte-code: Invalid function: evil-define-key" error whenever I open any epub, when installed.

I had a similar situation. This is my setup: ``` (use-package nov-xwidget :straight (:host github :repo "chenyanming/nov-xwidget" :files (:defaults "*.el")) :config (add-hook 'nov-mode-hook 'nov-xwidget-inject-all-files)) ``` Emacs or straight just hangs on the following message: ``` Building nov-xwidget → Cloning nov.el... ``` I have to force quit using `C-g`, which interrupts the installation process and unable install nov-xwidget. Any idea how this can be fixed?

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That is wired, but I tried to add missing header in the latest commit. You can try again.

I have just tried it now again, and unfortunated failed again. This lead to me reporting it as an issue to straight on github. Many thanks still :)

Error (use-package): Failed to install nov-xwidget: Package ‘nov-xwidget-’ is unavailable Not in melpa repo too https://melpa.org/.

How would one go about installing this in Doom Emacs?