Open Library Reader

Open Library Reader

Book reader for Open Library

48 ratings
37 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 5, 2021
  • July 9, 2026

Features

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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

2.0.1+24

July 9, 2026

• Fixed when you turn off your device in the middle of a book and come back a few hours later to a black screen. • Fixed intermittent "You must be logged in to read" errors.

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User reviews

A good idea, but poorly designed app

I really like being able to read from my phone, but the app is incredibly frustrating sometimes. It’s basically impossible to scroll through pages. The bar at the bottom has a tiny hit box and it doesnt scroll when you hold it. It also resets your progress through the book if another person checks it out (or sometimes just randomly for some reason). I’ve also been logged out for no apparent reason multiple times.
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Bad App

App does not work. You can create an account, but you can not log in.

Broken features

This app would be great but I cannot save bookmarks which is a required feature. Instead it shows me a login button even when I’m already logged in. The bookmarks I’ve saved via the site I cannot see in this app.

Awful

It opens a book with this bubble on top with instructions but I can’t figure out how to get rid of the bubble so I can actually read the book!

Great resource! But it lost my whole history.

I was so excited to see how many classic text books were available to borrow for research in my field. I spent an hour searching by the names of several favorite scholars and putting them in my “To Read” collection. Then I logged out and tried to log in again, using the same email as before, but my whole list is gone now. What a loss and a frustration.
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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.