How it works

A simple path to your next read

Learn how to discover books, read free samples and use My Library in the Shelf app.

Browse before you sign in

Discover books and read available free samples without creating an account.

Choose one book at a time

An account is needed to buy a book. Shelf uses individual book purchases, not a subscription or an all-books pass. Checkout and availability depend on the app store and release status.

Read from My Library

Purchased books appear in My Library. The app supports downloads for offline reading with a server check at least every 30 days. Refunded or revoked books lose access at the next successful check.

Keep access connected

Use the same Shelf account for your library. Restore purchases is available in the app; contact support if you need help.