v0.6.1

• add ffmpeg to Dockerfile
• fix some warnings

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v0.6.0

What's Changed

• Fixing bug in if elif else block from previous PR by @haydonryan in #44
• feat: Add Edge-tts Pause Support for Paragraphs/Sections by @phuchoang2603 in #45
• Update README.md to include ffmpeg troubleshooting by @IgnorantSapient in #53
• feat: add title_mode option by @xtmu in #49
• Fix edge pause by @p0n1 in #71
• Update deps by @p0n1 in #73

Just get back to this and everything. The edge tts engine feature should be more robust now. Try it with --tts edge if you want to convert any ebook for free!

New Contributors

• @phuchoang2603 made their first contribution in #45
• @IgnorantSapient made their first contribution in #53

Full Changelog: v0.5.1...v0.6.0

v0.5.1

What's Changed

• README: improve after edge by @p0n1 in #32
• Update README.md by @p0n1 in #34
• feat: skip prompt if instructed or in preview mode by @haydonryan in #38
• README: fix docker usage by @p0n1 in #39.

Remember to add -i -t options for docker usage to enable interactive mode and allocate a pseudo-TTY.

New Contributors

• @haydonryan made their first contribution in #38

Full Changelog: v0.5.0...v0.5.1

v0.5.0

What's Changed

• Fr 21 project refactoring by @Bryksin in #25
• fix: replace epub_to_audiobook.py to main.py by @p0n1 in #28
• feat: add Edge TTS provider by @xtmu in #30

New Contributors

• @Bryksin made their first contribution in #25
• @xtmu made their first contribution in #30

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v0.4.3

fix: #20 file overwrite every iteration

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v0.4.2

fix: prevent docker volume override source

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v0.4.1

fix: raise for requests status error

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v0.4.0

Release Notes for v0.4.0

We're excited to announce the release of epub_to_audiobook v0.4.0, which now includes support for OpenAI's Text-to-Speech (TTS)! Here's what's new:

• OpenAI TTS Integration: You can now use OpenAI's TTS by running python3 epub_to_audiobook.py input output --tts openai. To explore the variety of voices and output formats available, visit our OpenAI TTS Options.

• Codebase Refactor: The codebase has been refactored for better flexibility, making the addition of more TTS providers a breeze.

• Compatibility Assurance: Your existing CLI commands remain intact. Azure TTS users will experience no change in their workflow.

• Language Support: OpenAI TTS detects language automatically for conversion. But use --language option to set your ebook's language will enhance the text splitting strategy, which is especially beneficial for Chinese characters.

• Preview Option: Use the --preview flag for a chapter summary and character count before conversion.

For a sneak peek of OpenAI's TTS, listen to a sample here.

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v0.3.0

What's Changed

• Adding --output_text and --remove_endnotes options by @jczinger in #5
• Updating readme with documentation for new features by @jczinger in #6

New Contributors

• @jczinger made their first contribution in #5

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v0.2.0

Release Notes for epub_to_audiobook v0.2.0

Hello everyone! 🎉 We're excited to introduce a new update for our project, epub_to_audiobook. Your feedback has been invaluable, and we've worked hard to deliver some useful new features and improvements based on your great advice. Here are the changes in this release:

🚀 New Features:

• Preview Mode: Want a sneak peek? Now, you can preview the chapter titles without actually converting the text to speech. Great for ensuring you're targeting the right content!
• Break Between Paragraphs: Get a better listening experience with adjustable breaks between paragraphs. You can adjust the break duration for different sections or paragraphs, making the audiobook feel more natural.
• Target Specific Chapters: You can now select which chapters to convert, giving you more control over the content of your audiobook.
• Custom Audio Output Format: Choose the desired audio quality and file size to suit your needs. We've added support for various formats for a flexible listening experience.
• Newline Mode Options: Customize how you detect new paragraphs. Whether your ePub uses single or double newlines, we've got you covered.

🛠 Improvements:

• Improved text stripping for cleaner content extraction.
• Refined the chapter extraction process for better accuracy.
• Enhanced logging for better debugging and traceability. You can now adjust the log level to your preference.
• Increased retry count for text-to-speech conversion to ensure a higher success rate.

📘 Documentation:

• Added documentation for the preview and many other options.
• Revised the usage guide to help you make the most of the new features.

🙏 Acknowledgements:

A big thank you to our community of users for providing valuable feedback and advice. Your insights continue to shape the direction of this project. Keep those suggestions coming!

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For more details on usage and configurations, please refer to the project's README.md.

Happy listening! 🎧