Books Actions
for Apple Shortcuts
Enhance your reading with 12 Books actions for Apple Shortcuts. Access your library, search books, manage collections, and automate reading workflows. Build reading lists and book tracking automation.
Actions with Details (12)
Change Book Appearance
Books
Changes the appearance or reading theme in an open book.
Open Book
Books
Opens the last book you were reading, or a book you specify, in the Books app.
Turn Page
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Navigates pages in an open book forward to backwards sequentially.
Change Text Size
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Updates the font size for a book.
Edit Book Settings
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Edit Book Settings • Font • Font Size • Is Allow Multiple Columns • Is Text Justified • Page Navigation Setting • Theme
Open Default Collection
Books
Opens a specified default collection in the Books app.
Open Table of Contents
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Opens the table of contents in the Books app for a book you specify.
Find Books
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Search in Books
Books
Searches the Books app for books and audiobooks in the store and your library by title or author.
Set Audiobook Sleep Timer
Books
Sets a sleep timer in the Books app from available sleep timer options.
Play Audiobook
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Plays the last audiobook you were listening to, or an audiobook you specify, in the Books app.
Open View in Books App
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Opens the Books app to the tab or sidebar view you specify.
What You Can Automate with Books
- Create reading lists and book recommendations
- Log finished books to a journal or spreadsheet
- Search your library for books by title, author, or genre
- Build reading goals and progress tracking
- Generate book summaries and notes
- Organize books into custom collections
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I automate Books with Shortcuts?
Books provides 12 actions for searching your library, getting book details, opening specific books, and managing collections. Automate reading list creation, book tracking, library organization, and reading workflow optimization.
Can I track my reading progress?
Use Books actions to log when you finish books, record reading sessions, and track progress toward reading goals. Combine with Notes or Reminders to create a reading journal with book titles, finish dates, and personal ratings.
How do I search for books in my library?
Use "Search Books" to find titles by keyword, author, or genre. Process results to display recommendations, create reading lists, or open specific books. Great for "What should I read next?" workflows based on your existing library.
Can I create book recommendation lists?
Yes! Search for books by genre or author, format the results, and save to Notes or share with friends. Build "Top 10" lists, genre-specific recommendations, or author-based suggestions from your personal library.
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