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Step-by-step guides to get the most out of Bookrise.
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Getting started
- Getting started with Bookrise Add your first book, mark what you're reading and start tracking your progress in Bookrise.
- How to add a book to your library Add a book to Bookrise by searching, scanning its barcode, using a link to its page online or entering the details yourself.
- How to change a book's reading status Keep track of what you want to read, what you're reading and what you've finished. Change a book's status and correct its reading dates.
- How to change the theme, colors and app icon Choose light or dark mode, change Bookrise's colors and theme, and pick the background, progress style and app icon you like.
Organizing your library
- How to organize books with categories and collections Create categories and collections, add or remove books, and find favorites and authors in your Bookrise library.
- How to change a book cover Give a book the cover you recognize. Find another cover online, use an image or photo, and manage the cover files saved to iCloud Drive.
- How to save notes and quotes from your books Save a favorite line or a thought of your own. Write book notes, organize them with tags and share quotes as images or Markdown in Bookrise.
- How to track books you borrow or lend Remember who has each book, when it's due back and when it was returned. Record loans in Bookrise and set a reminder for the due date.
- How to track book purchases and money spent Keep a record of book purchases, prices and stores, then see how your spending adds up in Bookrise Insights.
Importing and exporting
- How to import your library from Goodreads, StoryGraph or a CSV file Bring your books and reading history into Bookrise from Goodreads, StoryGraph or a CSV export, without adding each book again.
- How to fix CSV import problems in Bookrise Get help with CSV imports in Bookrise, from matching your book titles to fixing file formats, import errors and mixed-up dates.
- How to export your books and notes to a CSV file Save your books or notes as a CSV file to open in a spreadsheet or use in another app, and learn which details come with the export.
Widgets and integrations
- Add Bookrise widgets to your Home Screen and Lock Screen Keep your current book, reading goals and notes in view. Add Bookrise widgets, log pages and choose what each widget shows.
- Add Bookrise controls to Control Center Start a reading session, scan a book or open a reading list from Control Center, your Lock Screen or the Action button on iOS 18 and later.
- How to use Bookrise on Apple Watch Use Bookrise on Apple Watch to check your goals, update your progress and time a reading session, even when your iPhone isn't nearby.
- How to use Bookrise with Siri and Shortcuts Use Siri to start a reading session, log your progress or check your streak, and add Bookrise actions to your own shortcuts.
- How Bookrise works with iPhone features Use Bookrise from your Home Screen, Lock Screen, Siri and Apple Watch. Find quick ways to track reading, add books and save quotes on iPhone.