Open Library Reader

Open Library Reader

Book reader for Open Library

50 ratings
42 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 5, 2021
  • August 14, 2026

Features

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About

Access and read millions of books from an online library. Organize your reading lists, track borrowed books, and discover related titles within a familiar reading interface. Requires an internet connection.

Browse and check out millions of books
Track reading progress and wishlists
Built-in search and related title discovery
Shelf management and edition changes
Checkout tracking for borrowed books
Customizable reading interface
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What's New in Open Library Reader

2.0.2+25

August 14, 2026

• Handled a change on the OpenLibrary.org server that was causing a "You must be logged in" error in the app.

User reviews

Please

The download/signin glitch is now fixed. Thank you - I can now see a book. However, I do not understand the logic of having the two page display option flip pages but the single page display (really, the only reasonable way to read the book without a huge display) just scrolls. Please fix this so we can read the book without getting video game thumb aches.
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Great & sometimes funny bugs

First of all, thank you to the developers for continued development & maintenance of this app! 🙏

Reading consistency is simpler than a few months ago when sometimes the app logged me out while borrowing.
Appreciate the fix.

I Utilize Open Library Reader regularly to….

1) …. read available books,
2) …. update status of books or remove from shelves,
3) ….find & add “new” books to my shelves (possibly better via the open library web interface currently, however the app is ok to add some books; some unfortunately do not yet show up in the app search).

Suggestions for future updates:
1) Maybe we can see easier whether a book is available to borrow and read *before* we click on the book and get feedback that it were unavailable? For example, a simple green circle 🟢 for available and red circle 🔴 for unavailable could help.

Could be wrong for a reader app but if relevant:
2) How could we improve the search? 🔍
In my experience, the search seems quite strict and takes strings literal, therefore sometimes removing results the more words I give. I do not know how the search functions “under the hood” though. Idea: Maybe a looser “AI”-/ cosine similarity-based search could help here.

Thanks for reading my whole review; enjoy your day 🙏🥰
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Can’t use it if you can’t download a book

I am logged in. I have logged out, and logged back in. I have logged out, and deleted the app, and re-downloaded the app, and logged back in. No matter what I do, when I try and select the book, it says it can’t download it because I’m not logged in.

Login issue

There is an existing login issue that's blocking us from using the app. Please fix it

Not working

Though I am logged in, the app tells: This book requires you to be logged in. Please log in and try again.

FAQ

What does the Open Library Reader app do?

This app serves as a mobile interface for the Open Library website, allowing you to browse, check out, and read millions of books directly from your device. It helps you manage your reading lists, track borrowed books, and discover new titles.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include browsing and checking out books, tracking books you're reading or want to read, a built-in search function, shelf management, related title discovery, and checkout tracking for borrowed books. You can also customize the reading interface.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to use. It acts as an interface to the Open Library website, which itself is a free initiative. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

What are the system requirements for this app?

The app requires an active internet connection to function, as all data and books are hosted online. While it can be used on smaller screens, it is noted to provide the best experience on an iPad.

How does this app relate to the Open Library website?

This app is an alternative interface to the Open Library website. All your data, including your shelves and the books you read, are stored on the Open Library site. You need to be familiar with the Open Library website to fully understand and utilize the app's offerings.