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Book Font Preview Tool

Preview sample book paragraphs in classic serif and readable sans-serif typefaces.

How to use this estimate

Use the result for early planning, then verify it against the current specifications of your printer or distributor. Manufacturing tolerances, binding, bleed and marketplace pricing can change.

The best book fonts for KDP fiction are readable serif typefaces like Garamond, Palatino, and Georgia at 10-12 pt with comfortable line spacing. Sans-serif fonts suit some non-fiction and children's books but can fatigue readers in long novel blocks. Preview sample paragraphs here before you embed fonts in print PDF and EPUB.

Key takeaways

  • Serif fonts dominate print fiction; test readability at your trim width
  • Print requires font embedding rights — Manusly Theme Builder includes licensed fonts
  • Ebook fonts should stay conservative for Kindle device compatibility
  • Limit to body + one display face for chapter titles

Why font choice matters for KDP

Typography affects perceived professionalism, reading speed, and total page count. A font that is too large inflates print cost; one that is too tight strains eyes on phone screens. Authors comparing book font preview tools want quick side-by-side samples without installing desktop software.

Serif vs sans-serif for print and ebook

StyleBest for
Serif (Garamond, Palatino, Georgia)Novels, memoir, literary fiction print
Sans-serif (Arial, Helvetica)Headings, some non-fiction, UI-heavy layouts
Display / scriptChapter titles only — never long body blocks

From preview to KDP export

  1. Preview fonts here with your own sample paragraph.
  2. Import manuscript into Manusly and apply a Theme Builder preset.
  3. Check print spread and Kindle layout preview.
  4. Confirm embedding in exported print PDF.

Related: how to format a book for KDP, page count calculator (font size changes pagination), Manusly formatting.

Frequently asked questions

Classic serif faces like Garamond, Palatino, and Georgia are popular for fiction print. Ebook readability matters more than novelty — keep body fonts conservative.

You must have embedding rights for print PDF. Manusly includes licensed fonts in Theme Builder exports.

Often yes for brand consistency, but ebook devices may substitute fonts. Test EPUB preview on phone and Kindle layouts.

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Format with real trim presets

Manusly applies your trim size, theme, and margins — then exports print PDF and EPUB from the same manuscript.

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