Liryo 1.4.0: The Most Powerful Reading Journal Update Yet

We are thrilled to announce the release of Liryo 1.4.0, our biggest and most exciting update yet. This release brings a complete transformation to how you personalize your reading experience, track your progress, and engage with your literary journey. Whether you’re a casual reader or a book enthusiast managing an extensive library, this update has something extraordinary for everyone.

A New Era of Personalization

Multiple Themes Available

Your reading journal should reflect your style. With Liryo 1.4.0, we’ve introduced a beautiful collection of themes that let you customize the look and feel of your app. From warm, cozy palettes to vibrant, modern designs, there’s a theme for every mood and personality. Choose the one that speaks to you and make your Liryo experience truly yours.

Dark Mode Finally Here

One of our most requested features has arrived. Dark mode is now fully integrated into Liryo, giving you the option to switch to a comfortable, eye-friendly interface for late-night reading sessions. Whether you’re winding down after a long day or prefer the sleek aesthetics of a dark interface, toggle it on and enjoy a seamless reading experience without straining your eyes.

Refactored Color System

Under the hood, we’ve completely refactored our color system and moved all styling configurations into a dedicated config file. This means:

• Easier future theme development
• More consistent color application across the app
• Better performance and maintainability
• A solid foundation for even more customization options down the road

Calendar & Reading Tracking: Your Progress, Visualized

Calendar with Book Covers

We reimagined the calendar experience. Now, each day displays your reading progress alongside the book covers of what you were reading that day. It’s incredibly satisfying to see your reading journey unfold visually, a beautiful mosaic of the books that accompanied your days.

Track Zero Pages & Minutes

We listened to your feedback. Previously, the calendar would not register days with zero pages or zero minutes read. Now, every reading session counts, even rest days. This gives you a complete, accurate picture of your reading habits without gaps or inconsistencies.

Pages Read Now Connected to Calendar

Your reading data is more interconnected than ever. Pages read now seamlessly sync with your calendar, creating a unified view of your reading activity. Track how many pages you read on any given day and watch your cumulative progress build over time.

Reading Streaks

Get motivated with our new reading streaks feature. Track how many consecutive days you have engaged with your books. Building a reading streak creates a powerful habit loop, the more days you read, the more you’ll want to keep the streak alive. It’s gamification at its finest for book lovers.

Library Improvements: Organize Your World of Books

Add Photos to Current Reading

Personalize your “Currently Reading” section by adding your own photos. Snap a picture of the physical book on your nightstand, the e-reader screen, or even a mood board that captures the vibe of what you’re reading. Your library, your aesthetic.

Better Current Reading in Timeline

The timeline view of your current reads has been completely revamped. Multiple current reads now display correctly and beautifully, so you can easily track all the books you’re juggling at once. No more clutter or overlapping entries, just clean, organized insight into your parallel reading journeys.

Search Filters

Finding a specific book in your library just got easier. We’ve added powerful search filters that let you sort by:

• Genre
• Author
• Date added
• Reading status
• Rating
• And more

Quickly locate any book in your collection without scrolling through hundreds of entries.

Non-Deletable Favorites List

Your default favorites list is now protected. We understand that some lists are sacred, they represent your all-time beloved books. Now you can never accidentally delete your core favorites, ensuring your most cherished reads are always safe.

Annual Books Goal

Set your sights higher with our new annual reading goal feature. Define how many books you want to read this year and track your progress as you work toward that target. Whether it’s an ambitious 52 books or a relaxed 10, having a clear goal keeps you motivated and accountable.

UX/UI Polish: Refined, Consistent, Beautiful

Consistent Headers

Fixed an inconsistency that eagle-eyed users might have noticed: the header on the Library page and the Glossary page now use the exact same component. Enjoy a cohesive visual experience across the entire app.

Clean Back Buttons

We heard you, text on back buttons felt cluttered. We’ve removed the text from back buttons, leaving only the icon for a cleaner, more minimalist navigation experience. It’s a small change that makes a big difference in visual clarity.

Improved Announcements

Announcements are now more prominent and better designed. Stay informed about new features, tips, and important updates without missing a beat.

Enhanced Review Form

Writing reviews just got more enjoyable. The review form has been completely redesigned with:

• Better text formatting options
• Improved character limit indicators
• Smoother user experience
• More space for your thoughts

Better Review Preview Design

Before publishing your review, you’ll see a beautifully designed preview that shows exactly how your review will appear. We’ve improved the layout, typography, and overall presentation so you can fine-tune with confidence.

Improved Reading History

Your reading history is now more comprehensive and easier to navigate. Review past reads, track when you started and finished each book, and reflect on your reading evolution over time.

Statistics & Analytics: Data That Matters

Fixed Linear Chart

The linear chart in your statistics dashboard had some issues in previous versions, those have been completely resolved. Now you get accurate, smooth visualizations of your reading trends over time.

New Timer Styles

The reading timer has a fresh new look. We’ve updated its design to be more intuitive and visually appealing, making your timed reading sessions feel even more focused and productive.

Modified Statistics Styles

All statistics visualizations have been overhauled for better readability and aesthetics. Charts, graphs, and data displays are now cleaner, more colorful, and easier to understand at a glance.

Bug Fixes & Performance: Smoother Than Ever

Fixed Edit Song, Visual Summary & Place

Several features were not working correctly in the previous version. The ability to edit song associations, visual summaries, and place details for your books has been fully restored and improved.

Fixed Render Loop Errors

Certain screens were experiencing render errors in loops, causing performance issues and unexpected behavior. We’ve identified and squashed these bugs, resulting in a dramatically smoother experience.

Improved PDF Export

Exporting your reading data to PDF is now more reliable and produces better-looking documents. Your reading journal exports are cleaner, more professional, and easier to share.

More Export Formats

Beyond PDF, you can now export your data in additional formats. Choose the one that works best for your needs, whether it’s for personal backup, data analysis, or sharing with others.

Import from Multiple Formats

Migrating to Liryo just got easier. You can now import your reading data from various file formats, making the switch from other apps or tools seamless and hassle-free.

Preview App Improvements

For users exploring Liryo before signing up:

• The settings icon now properly directs guests to the login/signup screen
• The login screen now features a prominent button to access the demo mode

This makes trying out Liryo more intuitive than ever.

Backend Translations Fixed

Some alerts and messages coming from the backend were not displaying correctly due to missing translations. We’ve added the necessary translations so all system messages appear clearly in your language.

Pricing & Subscription: More Flexibility

We’ve introduced more flexible pricing options to match every reader’s needs:

External Payment Links for USA Users

Users in the United States can now pay via external payment links, providing more convenient checkout options for our American readers.

Coming Soon: What’s Next?

We’re already working on exciting features that will arrive in future updates:

• Initial Questionnaire - Tell us what you like to read and get personalized recommendations
• Create Review from Image - Snap a photo of a book and auto-generate a review
• And more…

Your Reading Journey, Elevated

Liryo 1.4.0 represents our commitment to creating the best possible reading journal experience. Every feature was designed with real readers in mind, from the visual delight of seeing book covers in your calendar to the practical utility of better search filters and import options.

Whether you’re tracking your first book or your five-hundredth, this update makes Liryo more powerful, more personal, and more delightful to use.

Ready to experience Liryo 1.4.0?
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What do you think of the new update? We’d love to hear your feedback. Share your thoughts with us and help shape the future of Liryo.