# 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.

Source: https://bookrise.app/help/add-a-book/ · Updated 2026-10-27

Adding a new discovery or an old favorite? Search for the book, scan its barcode or use a link to fill in the details. If you can't find it online, enter the details yourself. A title is enough to get started.

Searching, scanning barcodes and filling in details from links need an internet connection. You can [add a book manually](#add-a-book-manually) while offline.

## Search for a book

1. Tap **Search** in the tab bar, or **Find Books** on the **Books** tab.
2. Enter a title, author or ISBN in **Titles, Authors, ISBN**.
3. If the results show books from your own library, tap **Search Online for “…”**, or press **Search** on the keyboard, to look further.
4. Tap the book you want to open its page.

Bookrise shows matching books from your own library first. If there are no matches, it searches online automatically.

![The Search screen with Scan Barcode (ISBN), Add Manually and Recently Added books](https://bookrise.app/_astro/search--idle.CEr3Y-d5_1D3aj.webp)

## Save the book to your library

Once you've found the book:

1. On its page, tap **Add to Library**.
2. Check the details in **Add Book**. You can change anything before saving, including the **Reading Status**.
3. Tap the checkmark to save.

Can't find the right book in the results? Tap **Add Book Manually** below them. Bookrise uses your search as the title, and you can fill in the rest.

![The page of a book that isn't in the library, with an Add to Library button](https://bookrise.app/_astro/book-states--not-in-library.TBC7ixuH_Z1JyINc.webp)

## Add a book manually

1. Tap **Add Manually** on the **Books** tab or the **Search** screen.
2. Enter the **Title** and any other details you know.
3. Tap the checkmark to save.

Only the title is required. Add whichever details are useful to you:

- **Add the details you have.** Fill in the **Author**, **Publisher**, **ISBN** or **Description**.
- **Choose a cover.** Tap **Cover** to search for an image, paste an image or link, or use a photo. [Find out how to change a cover](/help/book-covers/).
- **Mark where you are with the book.** Under **Book Status**, choose a **Reading Status**. New books start as **To Read** unless you change it.
- **Keep track of ownership.** Set **Ownership Status** to **Borrowed**, **Not Owned** or **Owned**. For an owned book, you can also record its price, purchase date and store under **Purchase**.
- **Choose the format and progress type.** Under **Book Format**, choose **Paperback**, **Hardcover**, **eBook** or **Audiobook**. For print books and ebooks, enter the **Number of Pages** and choose **Pages** or **Percentage** under **Progress Type**. Audiobooks use **Audiobook Length** instead.
- **Pick up where you are now.** If you've already started the book, enter **Pages Already Read** or **Percentage Already Read**, depending on how you're tracking it.
- **Organize as you go.** Add the book to **Categories**, **Collections** or a **Series**.

## Fill in the details from a link

Found a book online? Use its page to fill in the details and cover. This works with Goodreads, bookstores, publishers and most other websites:

1. Copy the link to the book's page.
2. Tap **Add Manually** in Bookrise.
3. Before entering any details, tap the clipboard button at the top, **Fill In from a Link**.
4. Paste the link.

Check the details Bookrise finds, make any changes, then tap the checkmark to save.

![The empty Add Book form with the Fill In from a Link button at the top](https://bookrise.app/_astro/book-editor--empty-form.Y9eqKk5B_2eVWiX.webp)

## Scan the barcode

1. Tap **Scan Barcode (ISBN)** on the **Books** tab or the **Search** screen.
2. Point your camera at the barcode on the back of the book. In low light, tap the flashlight button at the top.
3. When the book appears at the bottom of the screen, tap it to open its page.
4. Tap **Add to Library**, check the details, then tap the checkmark to save.

## Add books from other apps

- **Use the Share menu.** In Safari or another app, share a link to a book's page, or text containing an ISBN, and choose Bookrise. The **Add Book** form opens with the details Bookrise finds.
- **Ask Siri.** Say "Add a book by ISBN in Bookrise", or use the **Add Book by ISBN** shortcut. [Learn more about Siri and Shortcuts](/help/siri-and-shortcuts/).

Bringing a whole library from another app? [Import it from a CSV file](/help/import-your-library/) instead of adding books one at a time.

## FAQ

### What if I can't find a book in search?

You can still add it. Tap Add Book Manually below the results, or Add Manually on the Books tab, and fill in what you know. Only the title is required.

### Can I add a book from a Goodreads link?

Yes. Copy the link to the book's page, open Add Manually and tap Fill In from a Link before entering any details. You can also use book pages from bookstores, publishers and most other websites.

### The barcode scanner says Missing Permission. What do I do?

Bookrise needs camera access to scan a barcode. Tap Grant Permission to open your device settings, then allow camera access for Bookrise.