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# Lazy Librarian - Book Management
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## Table of Contents
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- [Overview](#overview)
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- [What is Lazy Librarian?](#what-is-lazy-librarian)
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- [Why Use Lazy Librarian?](#why-use-lazy-librarian)
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- [Configuration in AI-Homelab](#configuration-in-ai-homelab)
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- [Official Resources](#official-resources)
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- [Docker Configuration](#docker-configuration)
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- [Initial Setup](#initial-setup)
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## Overview
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**Category:** Book Management
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**Docker Image:** [linuxserver/lazylibrarian](https://hub.docker.com/r/linuxserver/lazylibrarian)
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**Default Stack:** `media-management.yml`
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**Web UI:** `http://SERVER_IP:5299`
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**Alternative To:** Readarr
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**Ports:** 5299
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## What is Lazy Librarian?
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Lazy Librarian is an automated book downloader similar to Sonarr/Radarr but for books. It's an alternative to Readarr, with some users preferring its interface and magazine support. It automatically downloads ebooks and audiobooks from your wanted list.
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### Key Features
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- **Author Tracking:** Monitor favorite authors
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- **GoodReads Integration:** Import reading lists
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- **Magazine Support:** Download magazines
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- **Calibre Integration:** Automatic library management
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- **Multiple Providers:** Usenet and torrent indexers
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- **Format Management:** EPUB, MOBI, PDF, audiobooks
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- **Quality Control:** Preferred formats
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- **Notifications:** Discord, Telegram, email
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## Why Use Lazy Librarian?
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1. **Magazine Support:** Unlike Readarr
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2. **GoodReads Integration:** Easy list importing
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3. **Calibre Integration:** Seamless library management
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4. **Alternative Interface:** Some prefer over Readarr
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5. **Mature Project:** Stable and proven
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6. **Audiobook Support:** Built-in
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7. **Free & Open Source:** No cost
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## Configuration in AI-Homelab
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### Directory Structure
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```
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/opt/stacks/media-management/lazylibrarian/config/ # Config
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/mnt/media/books/ # Book library
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/mnt/downloads/ # Downloads
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```
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### Environment Variables
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```bash
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PUID=1000
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PGID=1000
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TZ=America/New_York
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```
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## Official Resources
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- **Website:** https://lazylibrarian.gitlab.io
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- **GitLab:** https://gitlab.com/LazyLibrarian/LazyLibrarian
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- **Wiki:** https://lazylibrarian.gitlab.io/
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## Docker Configuration
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```yaml
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lazylibrarian:
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image: linuxserver/lazylibrarian:latest
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container_name: lazylibrarian
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restart: unless-stopped
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networks:
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- traefik-network
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ports:
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- "5299:5299"
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environment:
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- PUID=1000
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- PGID=1000
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- TZ=America/New_York
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volumes:
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- /opt/stacks/media-management/lazylibrarian/config:/config
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- /mnt/media/books:/books
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- /mnt/downloads:/downloads
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labels:
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- "traefik.enable=true"
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- "traefik.http.routers.lazylibrarian.rule=Host(`lazylibrarian.${DOMAIN}`)"
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- "traefik.http.routers.lazylibrarian.entrypoints=websecure"
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- "traefik.http.routers.lazylibrarian.tls.certresolver=letsencrypt"
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- "traefik.http.routers.lazylibrarian.middlewares=authelia@docker"
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- "traefik.http.services.lazylibrarian.loadbalancer.server.port=5299"
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```
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## Initial Setup
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1. **Start Container:**
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```bash
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docker compose up -d lazylibrarian
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```
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2. **Access UI:** `http://SERVER_IP:5299`
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3. **Configure:**
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- Config → Download Settings → qBittorrent
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- Config → Search Providers → Add providers
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- Config → Processing → Calibre integration
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- Add authors to watch
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4. **GoodReads Setup:**
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- Config → GoodReads API → Get API key from goodreads.com/api
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- Import reading list
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5. **Add Author:**
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- Search for author
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- Add to database
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- Check "Wanted" books
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- LazyLibrarian searches automatically
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## Summary
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Lazy Librarian is the book automation tool offering:
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- Author and book tracking
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- Magazine support (unique feature)
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- GoodReads integration
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- Calibre compatibility
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- Audiobook support
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- Alternative to Readarr
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- Free and open-source
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**Perfect for:**
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- Book collectors
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- Magazine readers
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- GoodReads users
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- Calibre users
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- Those wanting Readarr alternative
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**Key Points:**
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- Supports magazines (Readarr doesn't)
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- GoodReads API required
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- Calibre integration available
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- Configure download client
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- Add search providers
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- Monitor authors, not individual books
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**Readarr vs Lazy Librarian:**
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- Readarr: Newer, cleaner UI, active development
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- Lazy Librarian: Magazines, mature, different approach
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- Both integrate with Calibre
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- Choose based on preference
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Lazy Librarian automates your book and magazine collection!
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