HOW TO Get started with Books
1 Browse the store
In the Books app on iPad, tap Book Store at the bottom of the screen. Swipe left to browse the sections, and up to see different categories. On the Mac, click Book Store in the sidebar, then click the right arrow or scroll down.
2 Find audiobooks
Audiobooks have their own section in the Books app. On iPad, tap Audiobooks at the bottom of the screen. On Mac, click Audiobook Store in the sidebar. Browse audiobooks as you would do for regular books.
3 Take a closer look
When you find a book that you’re interested in, tap or click on it. Swipe up or scroll down to read more about it. If it appeals to you, tap or click “Want to Read” to add it to Reading Now, or Sample to download a sample.
4 Download a book
If you decide to buy a book, tap or click Buy and confirm the purchase as you would an app from the App Store. If the book is free, tap or click Get to add it to your library. Books added to your library are synced across devices.
5 Go back to browsing
If, having read a summary or review, you decide not to buy or add a book to your library, tap or click the “X” at the top of its window to return to the main screen. You can also tap or click anywhere outside the book’s window.
6 Add a PDF on iPad
On iPad, locate the PDF you want to add in the Files app and tap it to open. Tap the Share button and choose Books from the list of apps. If Books is not there, tap “…” to choose it from the list. It will now open in the Books app.
7 Add a PDF on Mac
Locate the PDF in the Finder and then Ctrl-click it. Choose Share from the menu, then Books. If a Books app option isn’t available, click “…” to head to the Extensions menu. Check the box next to “Add to Books” to add that to the menu.
8 Create a Collection
On your iPad, tap Library then Collections. Tap New Collection. On a Mac, click New Collection in the sidebar. Type a name for the collection and tap or press Return. It will appear in the sidebar and sync with all your devices.
9 Add to a Collection
On iPad, find the book you want to add in your Library. Tap the “…” underneath its cover and choose “Add to Collection”, then tap the Collection name. It’s the same on Mac, so again click “…” and the Collection name.