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How to read your first Bookshare book

Now that you have signed up, it’s time to experience reading with Bookshare.

For your first book, we recommend reading with our free app, Bookshare Reader, on a computer or mobile device.

Read on computer

  1. Log into Bookshare on a browser (we recommend Microsoft Edge for best voices)
  2. Find a book using search or by browsing our collection
  3. Select “Read Now” on the book you want to read.

The book will open in Bookshare Reader, and you can select “Play” to read the book.

For more details on reading on computers, visit our Bookshare Reader tutorial on web browsers.

Read on smartphone or tablet

  1. Install Bookshare Reader from the Apple App Store or Google Play
  2. Find a book by selecting Discover
  3. Select “Download” on the book you want to read
  4. Select “Read Now”.

The book will open, and you can select “Play” to read the book.

For more details on reading on mobile, visit our Bookshare Reader tutorial for mobile.

Read with partner apps

You can also read Bookshare books with compatible partner apps and assistive technology devices. Find partner apps and devices.

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