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Deseret Bookshelf LDS Books

Deseret Bookshelf LDS Books

by Deseret Book Company

10K ratings
528 reviews
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Released
April 5, 2011
Updated
November 4, 2026

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Deseret Book Company
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Access a vast library of uplifting eBooks, audiobooks, and podcasts focused on Latter-day Saint content. Enjoy a free starter collection and explore thousands more titles through a subscription service, with features for personalized reading and listening experiences.

✓Vast library of eBooks, audiobooks, and podcasts
✓Free starter collection of 8 titles
✓Customizable reading experience
✓Advanced audiobook player controls
✓Offline listening and reading
✓Cross-device syncing
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What users say about Deseret Bookshelf LDS Books

Reviews of Deseret Bookshelf LDS Books are mixed: the Books app is rated 4.9/5 from 10K App Store ratings. What users like most: vast selection of books, easy to search and discover content. Top complaints: frequent crashes and bugs, unstable login and sync issues. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 📚Vast selection of books
  • 🔍Easy to search and discover content
  • 🎧Convenient audiobook access
  • 📖Clean, uplifting literature
  • 💰Affordable subscription
  • 🌟Excellent value for money

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔄Unstable login and sync issues
  • 🤔Confusing navigation and organization
  • 🔍Inadequate search and discovery features
  • 🔒Lack of security and account management options
  • 📱Subpar performance on older devices
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What's New in Deseret Bookshelf LDS Books

7.14.0

November 4, 2026

This update includes performance improvements and fixes to keep your reading and listening experience running just the way it should. Thanks for reading with us!

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Bookshelf Plus Meme Pack

Plus 1 Meme Pack

User reviews

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Better than social media

It is so easy to get caught up in social media. With this app, I am adding positive uplifting things to my life.
GDGaijin Dano

Convenient

This app makes it extremely easy to listen to the scriptures. Great app!
CHClark H.

Clean and happy

I looked at her book. I would like to do it for years and it brings so much joy and happiness with the books that are provided whether they be spiritual or romantic. They are clean and wholesome.
444SaRaH44

Love this app

I absolutely love listening to Deseret Bookshelf on my way to work in the mornings. I can find all of my church historical fiction and nonfiction in this app. Right now, I am halfway through the Work and the glory volume four for the third time now.
MMixrdrivr1969

OTSG BY VALLETA

Plain and simply explained with relevant background.
MMadhal
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Reported Bugs

6 issues

Chapters not downloading properly

Bug

Audiobooks randomly pausing or skipping

Bug

Ebooks displaying blank pages

Bug

App crashing on launch or during use

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when locking screen

Bug

Unreliable offline access to downloaded content

Bug
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Requested Features

6 requests

Bookmark and note-taking sync across devices

Feature

Improved audiobook controls (e.g., 15-second skip)

Feature

Genre-based browsing and filtering options

Feature

Personalized recommendations and reading history

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Dark mode and customizable reading experience

Feature

Better integration with other LDS apps and services

Feature

FAQ

What is Deseret Bookshelf?

Deseret Bookshelf is a digital library app offering a wide selection of uplifting eBooks, audiobooks, and podcasts, primarily focused on Latter-day Saint content. It provides a free starter library and an optional subscription for unlimited access to thousands of titles.

Does Deseret Bookshelf have ads?

No, Deseret Bookshelf does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use with optional in-app purchases for its subscription service.

How many books can I access for free on Deseret Bookshelf?

You can instantly receive 8 classic Latter-day Saint titles for free when you create an account. This includes works by authors like Neal A. Maxwell and Joseph Smith.

What content is available with a Deseret Bookshelf+ subscription?

A Deseret Bookshelf+ subscription provides unlimited access to over 4,000 eBooks and the full audiobook catalog, covering gospel study, fiction, nonfiction, romance, suspense, and Church history.

Can I read and listen offline with Deseret Bookshelf?

Yes, you can download eBooks and audiobooks for offline listening and reading. Podcasts can also be downloaded for offline access.

What devices does Deseret Bookshelf support?

Deseret Bookshelf is available on iPhone and iPad devices. Your reading and listening progress syncs across all your supported devices.

How often is Deseret Bookshelf updated?

The latest version of Deseret Bookshelf is 7.14.0, which was last updated on November 4, 2026. Updates typically include new content, bug fixes, and feature enhancements.

What do users like and dislike about Deseret Bookshelf?

Users praise the vast selection of books, easy search, convenient audiobook access, and clean literature. However, some reviews mention frequent crashes, unstable login issues, and confusing navigation.