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I installed Calibre proper and created the database. But its not aware of my chosen book location.
Calibre uses its own storage/file/folder layout. The usual way would be to set up a Calibre database, point it to the storage location you want, then import your books from wherever they're stored. Then point Calibre web view towards that library.
With a somewhat similar usecase, I ended up using Kavita.
Kavita is also my solution.
OPDS (by user to boot), fast, clean, and with a pretty decent web reader option if you want it. Comics, manga, books - all in one.
I did basically what you are trying to do:
I installed Calibre docker on my server machine with the DB local (important because the DB won't work over a share) and the book storage on the NAS.
Then I installed Calibre-web docker and pointed it to the same local DB and the same book storage on the NAS.
Now I can use Calibre for import, DRM removal, metadata updates, etc. And I use Calibre-web for user management, OPDS feed, etc.
Let me know if you want more info.