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BookShelves eBook Reader

BookShelves eBook Reader

EPUB, PDF & Comic Book Library

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25 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 9, 2026
  • August 25, 2026

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CPE Verm. GmbH
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This app allows you to read EPUB, PDF, and comic books with access to over 1.5 million free public domain books. Organize your library, customize your reading experience with multiple themes and fonts, and sync your progress across devices.

✓1.5 million+ free books
✓EPUB, PDF, and comic reader
✓Customizable themes and fonts
✓iCloud sync across devices
✓Smart library management
✓Highlighting and note-taking
✓Export highlights
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What's New in BookShelves eBook Reader

1.0.36

August 25, 2026

Tag Manager -- Create, rename, merge, and delete tags to organize your library your way. Pin your favorites to the sidebar for quick access. Tags -- Tags and subjects are now displayed separately. Assign tags directly from the book context menu. Changes sync across all your devices. Book Inspector -- A cleaner, more compact layout. Contributor roles like illustrator, editor, and translator are now labeled and translated in all 33 languages. Import -- Contributors are now correctly identified by role instead of all being listed as authors. Books whose metadata lists only non-author roles (e.g. editor or illustrator) will now show "Unknown Author" -- set a custom author in the Book Inspector to override. OPDS Server -- Browse your library by subject category from any OPDS reader. Calibre -- Fixed a crash when syncing books with bookmark metadata. Tag sync now sends only your personal tags; EPUB subjects are no longer included. Reader -- The screen now stays awake while you're reading. Shelves -- Drag to reorder your shelves on both macOS and iOS.

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Jul 7, 2026 — Aug 6, 2026

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Be aware..

Wasn't immediately obvious, but this is one of these apps that won't let you export (or directly manage your files). Completely unacceptable, not sure what the developer was thinking. I wasted my time in vain trying to liberate my books. No go.
Good thing I have them in more than one place. Unfortunately, this is instant disqualification for me. Uninstalling immediately.
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SarassineSarassine

Response from developer

Thank you for the kind words, Sarassine! Really glad BookShelves is working well for you. Good news on the Discover section: version 1.0.24 adds a toggle in Settings to hide it completely. And thanks for noticing the analytics switch.

Ausgezeichnetes Bücherregal!

Keine Werbung wie bei Apple Books, Bücher können gleichzeitig mehreren Kategorien zugeordnet werden, Filterung nach unkategorisierten Büchern, Synchronisation über die iCloud, was will man mehr?
Nun hat Bookshelves seit Neuestem auch eine deutschsprachige Oberfläche. Die Weiterentwicklung schreitet schnell voran! Was ich jetzt noch gerne hätte, wäre eine Möglichkeit die Kategorien (bzw. Bücherregale) in eine selbst gewählte Reihenfolge zu schieben. Und wenn es möglich ist, auch noch die Bücher selbst.
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rudlucrudluc

Response from developer

Vielen Dank für die Bewertung! Sortierung der Bücherregale steht auf der Liste.

Very primitive

Cannot import directly to a bookshelf. Cannot select multiple books to move to a shelf in a single move. Basically all your books are on a single shelf but if you want them to be on different shelf’s you have to move them one book at a time which is not an option if you have hundreds of books.
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Response from developer

Thank you for the feedback. You're right that multi-select for organizing books into shelves is missing on iOS. This is already supported on macOS, and bringing it to iOS is a high priority. Importing directly into a specific shelf is also on the list. Both will arrive in upcoming updates.

Needs bulk operations on IOS.

This app does a nice job of offering public domain books to read with a decent choice of fonts and formatting with more theme options when upgraded to the Pro level. The free version limits you to 10 books.

Unfortunately, there are no functions provided to work with multiple books at a time on iPad, whether adding them to user defined bookshelves or deleting. For me at least, the ability to select multiple books for management operations such as categorizing or deleting books is an essential feature.

I upgraded to Pro and added a bunch of the public domain books before noticing this functionality omission when I set out to organize them. Disappointing.

I hope someday the developers will add this ability to the app. In the meantime, the hunt continues…
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JvanvaJvanva

Response from developer

Thank you for the feedback and for upgrading to Pro! You're absolutely right -- multi-select for bulk operations like deleting and organizing books into shelves is missing on iPad. This is already fully supported on macOS, and bringing it to iOS is on our short list. Expect it in an upcoming update.

Goood…

Like it only, local epubs, works well the missing star is no family sharing , would also like my daughter to be able to use it
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Response from developer

Thank you! Family Sharing is something we'd like to support. Right now the Pro upgrade is tied to a single Apple ID, but we're looking into making it available for family members too.

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FAQ

What devices does BookShelves support?

BookShelves is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. It offers seamless iCloud sync, allowing you to start reading on one device and continue on another.

Does BookShelves have ads?

No, BookShelves is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted reading experience. This allows users to focus on their books without any distractions.

How many free books are available on BookShelves?

BookShelves offers access to over 1.5 million free books, including public domain classics and premium editions. You can discover works from sources like the Internet Archive and Biblioteca Nacional de Espana.

Can I organize my books on BookShelves?

Yes, BookShelves provides smart library management features. You can create custom shelves, use color-coded tags, and filter your collection by title, author, or tag.

What reading formats does BookShelves support?

BookShelves supports EPUB, PDF, CBZ, CBR, and CB7 formats. It can also auto-convert MOBI, AZW3, KF8, and KEPUB files to EPUB for reading.

Is BookShelves suitable for users with dyslexia?

Yes, BookShelves includes the OpenDyslexic font among its 8 bundled fonts, along with adjustable line spacing and text justification to enhance readability for users with dyslexia.

How does iCloud sync work in BookShelves?

iCloud sync automatically updates your entire library across all your devices. This includes books, reading progress, shelves, tags, ratings, highlights, notes, and reader preferences.

What is the age rating for BookShelves?

BookShelves has an age rating of 17+. This is based on its content and features, and it is recommended for mature users.