# Bookshop.org: Buy, Read Ebooks — Support Local Indie Bookstores

> Read ebooks and support local bookstores through online purchases. (iPhone/iPad app by Bookshop, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshoporg-buy-read-ebooks/id6465290096 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bookshop, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706515971)
- Category: Books
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 1,979 App Store ratings · 180 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 105 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-01-27
- Data updated: 2026-10-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshoporg-buy-read-ebooks/id6465290096/reviews.md

## What is Bookshop.org?

Bookshop.org’s mission is simple: We help local, independent bookstores thrive by giving more than 80% of our profits back to our network of 3,000+ stores. In our app, you can read millions of ebooks - and every purchase supports an independent bookstore near you! 

In the Bookshop app you can:

- Read your ebooks in our customizable ebook reader
- Browse millions of titles and discover your next favorite read in romance, thrillers, mystery, fiction, non-fiction, memoir, and more.
- Organize your TBR into custom shelves
- Save titles to your wishlist so you can read them later
- Shop knowing that over 80% of the profit goes directly to local, independent bookstores.

We’re a Certified B Corp, and we’ve raised more than $49 million for independent bookstores nationwide since 2020.

Download the Bookshop.org app to support bookstores, not billionaires.

## Key features

- Read ebooks from your library
- Browse millions of ebooks
- Add titles to wishlist
- Support local bookstores with purchases
- Connect seamlessly with Bookshop

## Chart rankings

- #130 in Top Free · Book (US App Store)

## What do users think of Bookshop.org?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Wonderful app
- 👍 Great alternative to Amazon
- 👍 Supports local bookstores
- 👍 Clean and pleasing interface
- 👍 Solid app for a new release

**Cons**

- 🐛 Formatting issues (lack of italics, poor paragraph spacing, etc.)
- 🐛 Buggy page turning and navigation
- 🔧 Limited customization options (fonts, themes, brightness, etc.)
- 🔧 Missing essential features (highlighting, note-taking, search, etc.)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inability to remember last page read
- Scrolling issues and unexpected page skipping
- Formatting problems (stripped italics, weird paragraph spacing)
- Settings not persisting between app sessions

**Most requested features**

- More font and theme options
- Ability to adjust line spacing, margins, and other formatting
- Implement highlighting, annotation, and note-taking features
- Add search functionality
- Improve page turning and navigation
- Provide better dark mode/night reading experience
- Sync reading progress across devices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 180)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshoporg-buy-read-ebooks/id6465290096/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not usable

*2026-09-23, version 2.11.3*

Just know you can’t use anything purchased here with kindles or other common devices. You’ll be required to read through their app, which is a terrible reader experience. 0/5 do not recommend.

### 1/5 — The Page Turning

*2026-09-19, version 2.11.3*

I love supporting local bookstores while getting my ebooks. (KU can suck it). HOWEVER, I need the page turn animation in the reader settings. There are so many great settings, even more than most e-reader apps. Can you please add the page turn animation so I can read on your app?? Sliding from page to page breaks my suspension of disbelief. Add the page turn animation and this becomes 5 stars

### 1/5 — Buggy

*2026-09-17, version 2.11.3*

This thing is buggy as hell on an ipad. The real problem is that when you buy an ebook from Bookshop.org you can’t read it on any other device. This is literally your only option. Bummer.

### 2/5 — Sort by Author

*2026-09-14, version 2.11.2*

It is legitimately wild that we still don’t have the ability to sort the library by author

### 4/5 — Major bug

*2026-09-12, version 2.11.2*

App doesn’t remember most recent location read. Constantly relocated backwards in book (Land, by Farrell). Have to rely on book marks to keep recent page read. Also relocates after accidentally going into and out of landscape mode. 
Makes very difficult to use. Other books have worked ok so unsure if just new bug or ties to the specific book file. Regardless, very frustrating experience. 
Really hope they can fix as I’d like to continue to support bookshop.org if possible.

Update- support finally got back to be. And it appears to be an issue with the publisher but indexing ebook correctly. Though I feel this is something the developers should still be able to work around and deal with.

### 5/5 — Updated App!

*2026-09-11, version 2.11.1*

Now with image zooming! And purchases support indie bookshops! What’s not to love?

### 5/5 — Easy to use & exactly what I need

*2026-09-10, version 2.11.1*

I’ve been using the app for a while now and I prefer buying digital and physical books from Bookshop.org. It’s easy to purchase books and the reading app is also easy to use. In an effort to use my phone less, I did buy a Kobo ereader and I would *love* to easily read Bookshop.org books on the device. Thank you for making this app!

### 3/5 — The app is awkward

*2026-09-09, version 2.11.1*

I like the idea of supporting local bookstores. The app is awkward to use. My bookmarks never seem to be where I think I’ve put them.

### 3/5 — Poor user interface but independent sellers

*2026-09-08, version 2.11.1*

It’s a trade-off.

### 5/5 — Buy your books here

*2026-09-07, version 2.11.1*

Support local bookstores!
Selection has been impeccable 
Actually useful newsletter
UX is good, they keep improving it

## Frequently asked questions about Bookshop.org

### What does the Bookshop.org Ebooks app do?

This app allows you to read ebooks from your personal library and browse millions of titles to add to your wishlist. Its core mission is to ensure that your ebook purchases support local, independent bookstores.

### How does this app support local bookstores?

When you purchase ebooks through the Bookshop.org platform, a significant portion of the profit margin is directed to independent bookstores. This initiative aims to help these stores thrive in the age of e-commerce.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app itself is free to download and use for reading and browsing. The monetization comes from the ebook purchases made through the platform, which then support local bookstores.

### What are the main features of the app?

Key features include the ability to read ebooks already in your library, browse a vast selection of ebooks for your wishlist, and seamlessly connect with Bookshop.org to ensure your purchases benefit your chosen local bookstore.

### Who is this app designed for?

This app is ideal for book lovers who enjoy reading ebooks but also want to make a positive impact on their local communities by supporting independent bookstores with their purchases.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.12.0 — 2026-09-29

New! We've made huge improvements to our highlighting and notetaking experience! 

We've added these improvements with this release: 

Readers can now highlight passages in 5 colors, underline text, and easily add notes during reading. 
We've also revamped the Highlights & Notes section of our reading experience, where readers can now sort their highlights and notes by date, color, or chapter to easily find them later. 

Other improvements: In-book images are now tappable & zoomable, and our in-book search is faster and more accurate than ever.

### 2.11.3 — 2026-09-16

New!
- Added a theme setting so you can choose light mode, dark mode, or follow your device’s theme 
- Added a setting to turn app animations on or off
- Recently viewed books are now accessible in the account screen

Fixed!
- Fixed an issue where images could be partially cut off when spanning two pages in the reader
- Fixed an issue that caused duplicate ebook bookmarks to appear in the bookmarks list
- Fixed an issue that prevented some bookmarks from being removed

### 2.11.2 — 2026-09-11

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.11.1 — 2026-09-05

· Fixed an issue that could keep some users on the splash screen longer than expected before entering the app.

### 2.11.0 — 2026-09-02

Bug fixes and performance enhancements

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