# BookShelves eBook Reader

> BookShelves is a modern ebook reader and library manager for macOS and iOS. It supports EPUB, PDF, MOBI, PRC, AZW, AZW3, and KEPUB formats with iCloud sync across all Apple devices. Free to download with optional Pro upgrade.

The app is available on the Mac App Store and iOS App Store.

## Key Features

- Multiple format support: EPUB, PDF, MOBI, PRC, AZW, AZW3, KEPUB
- iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac
- Customizable reading experience (fonts, sizes, themes)
- Email to Device (send books to Kindle, Kobo, PocketBook)
- Free book discovery from Standard Ebooks and Internet Archive
- Smart metadata fetching and cover image lookup
- Privacy-first: no account required, all data stays on your devices and personal iCloud
- Native universal app for macOS 14+, iOS 17+, iPadOS 17+
- Bookmarks, highlights, progress tracking
- Multi-window support on macOS
- Drag-and-drop and bulk import
- OPDS server (v1.2 and v2.0) for sharing your library with other reading apps
- Full-text search within books
- Keyboard shortcuts on macOS

## Pricing

- Free to download and use (up to 10 books)
- Optional one-time Pro upgrade for $4.99 (no subscription)
- Pro unlocks: unlimited books, iCloud sync across devices, Email to E-Reader, Read Aloud (TTS), export highlights, OPDS server with v1.2 and v2.0 support (macOS)
- One purchase covers Mac and iOS via your Apple ID
- Available on Mac App Store and iOS App Store

## Links

- [Homepage](https://getbookshelves.app/)
- [Features](https://getbookshelves.app/features/)
- [FAQ](https://getbookshelves.app/faq/)
- [iOS App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/bookshelves-ebook-reader/id6756848973?ct=llms-txt&mt=8)
- [Mac App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/bookshelves-ebook-reader/id6756848973?ct=llms-txt&mt=12)
- [Privacy Policy](https://getbookshelves.app/privacy/)
- [Terms of Service](https://getbookshelves.app/terms/)
- [Copyright & DMCA Policy](https://getbookshelves.app/copyright/)

## Comparisons

- [BookShelves vs. Apple Books](https://getbookshelves.app/alternatives/apple-books-alternative/) — Better format support and library management for your own ebooks
- [BookShelves vs. Kindle](https://getbookshelves.app/alternatives/kindle-alternative/) — Read EPUB natively with no ecosystem lock-in
- [BookShelves vs. Kobo](https://getbookshelves.app/alternatives/kobo-alternative/) — Full library control without another bookstore account
- [BookShelves vs. KOReader](https://getbookshelves.app/alternatives/koreader-alternative/) — Polished native Apple app vs. power-user e-ink reader
- [BookShelves vs. Marvin](https://getbookshelves.app/alternatives/marvin-alternative/) — A modern successor for serious iOS readers
- [BookShelves vs. Readest](https://getbookshelves.app/alternatives/readest-alternative/) — Native Apple reader vs. cross-platform newcomer
- [BookShelves vs. Yomu](https://getbookshelves.app/alternatives/yomu-alternative/) — Two indie readers compared: free discovery, OPDS server, and lower Pro price

## Guides

- [EPUB vs PDF: Which Format Is Better for Reading?](https://getbookshelves.app/guides/epub-vs-pdf/) — When to use each format and why EPUB wins for ebooks
- [30 Best Free Classic Books You Can Read Right Now](https://getbookshelves.app/guides/best-free-classic-books/) — Public domain classics organized by genre, all free and legal
- [Where to Buy DRM-Free Ebooks in 2026](https://getbookshelves.app/guides/drm-free-ebook-stores/) — Curated list of stores that sell ebooks you actually own
- [How to Read MOBI and AZW Files on Mac](https://getbookshelves.app/guides/how-to-read-mobi-azw-on-mac/) — Read Kindle formats on Mac without the Kindle app
- [How to Use KOReader with BookShelves via OPDS](https://getbookshelves.app/guides/koreader-opds-bookshelves/) — Send books to KOReader devices over Wi-Fi
- [How to Sync Books with KOReader via Calibre Wireless](https://getbookshelves.app/guides/koreader-calibre-sync-bookshelves/) — Push books and sync reading progress without cables
- [Best Apple Books Alternatives for Mac and iPhone in 2026](https://getbookshelves.app/guides/apple-books-alternatives-2026/) — Apple Books alternatives for personal ebook libraries
- [How to Import Books from Apple Books to BookShelves](https://getbookshelves.app/guides/import-from-apple-books/) — Move sideloaded EPUBs and PDFs from Apple Books to BookShelves

## Contact

- Web: https://getbookshelves.app/contact/
- Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/getbookshelves.app
- Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@getbookshelves
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getbookshelves.app/
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/bookshelvessupport/

## Optional

- [Full content version](https://getbookshelves.app/llms-full.txt): Complete site content including privacy policy, terms of service, and copyright policy