LuminaRead
LuminaRead is an innovative e-book platform with synchronized bilingual translation, crafted for anyone wanting to enjoy world literature in its original language while effortlessly improving their English. No more constantly switching between an e-reader and a dictionary: LuminaRead automatically aligns the original text with an accurate sentence-by-sentence translation. A single click is all it takes to instantly highlight a translation or explore a new word's meaning in context. With an intuitive interface, dark mode, personal vocabulary builder, and cross-device sync, reading has never been more seamless.
Challenge
Accessible World Literature — Making bestselling books in their original language simple and intuitive for readers of any proficiency level. Natural Language Acquisition — Combining the aesthetic pleasure of a story with effortless mastery of real-world vocabulary, free from tedious rote memorization. Seamless Reading Experience — Providing modern digital tools (dark mode, offline access, interactive hints) tailored to each user's unique needs.
Solution
Interactive Bilingual Reader — Proprietary parallel-text technology that lets you compare the original text and its translation with a single click on any sentence. Smart Dictionary & In-Context Saving — Automatically add selected words to your personal vocabulary list alongside the exact sentence in which they appeared. Offline Access & Cloud Sync — Seamlessly sync your reading progress, bookmarks, and downloaded books across all your devices.
Tech Stack
Backend
С#
.Net Core
REST APIFrontend
NextJs
TypeScript
Redux Toolkit
Tailwind CSSDatabase
EF Core
PostgreSQLTools
Git
DockerResults
We’d especially like to highlight the interactive bilingual reader, the smooth performance of the service, and the meticulous attention to detail. The website turned out modern, fast, visually appealing, and exceptionally user-friendly for our readers.
