Frequently Asked Questions
Tap the Library tab, then the Add button in the top right. You can search Google Books to auto-fill details, or enter everything manually. Tap "Add to Library" when you're done.
Open a book from your library and tap it to see its detail page. Enter your current page in the Progress section and tap Update. You can also start a timed reading session from the same screen.
My Library stores all data locally on your device. If you created a backup before uninstalling (Settings โ Export Backup), you can restore it using Settings โ Import Backup. Without a backup, data cannot be recovered.
Go to Settings โ Backup & Restore โ Export Backup. This saves a file you can store in iCloud, email to yourself, or keep anywhere you like. To restore, tap Import Backup and select the file.
Go to Settings โ Account โ Upgrade to Pro, then tap "Restore Purchase" at the bottom of the screen. Your purchase is tied to your Apple ID and can be restored on any device using the same account.
Connect your Kindle to your Mac via USB, copy the file at documents/My Clippings.txt to your iPhone or iPad, then go to Settings โ Import Kindle Highlights and select the file. My Library will match highlights to books already in your library.
In the Library tab, tap the folder-plus icon in the header. Enter a name and tap Create. To delete a custom shelf, long-press its tab. Books on a deleted shelf stay in your library and can be re-shelved.
Make sure your device has an active internet connection โ Google Books search is the only feature that requires one. All other features work fully offline. If the problem persists, try a more specific search term.
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Privacy Policy
My Library is designed to be completely private. The app does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. There is no account system, no analytics, no advertising, and no backend server.
All data you enter โ books, notes, quotes, reading sessions, and settings โ is stored exclusively on your device using local storage. It is never sent anywhere.
The only network request the app makes is to the Google Books API when you use the book search feature. No personally identifiable information is included in these requests.
If you delete the app, all data is permanently removed from your device. We have no ability to access or recover it.