Deseret Bookshelf LDS Books
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Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad
Deseret Bookshelf – Deseret Book’s Library in Your Pocket
Search, study, read, and listen to uplifting, family-friendly content—all in one powerful app. The new Deseret Bookshelf is the most comprehensive source for wholesome eBooks, audiobooks, and podcasts for individuals and families alike.
Start with 8 free Latter-day Saint eBooks and unlock access to hundreds more—all at no cost. Your Library keeps all your Deseret Book purchases in one convenient place. Subscribe to Deseret Bookshelf+ for unlimited access to a wide-ranging collection of gospel, fiction, and nonfiction titles—including romance, suspense, inspirational voices, Church history, and more. That’s over 4,000 eBooks and the full audiobook catalog in one app.
Key Features
Wholesome Content
- Discover uplifting content that inspires faith, joy, and purpose.
- Curated for all ages—perfect for personal study and family time.
- Listen to audiobooks and talks from trusted Latter-day Saint voices.
- Enjoy clean stories with meaningful, family-centered themes.
Discover & Search
- Browse thousands of inspiring eBooks and audiobooks by genre or theme.
- Explore rich categories like gospel study, romance, fantasy, and suspense.
- Stream gospel-focused podcasts with insights from Church members and leaders.
- Find content quickly with smart filters and universal search.
- Follow beloved authors and access their most popular works.
eBook Reader & Study Tools
- Customize fonts, spacing, and light/dark modes to suit your reading style.
- Choose between scroll or page-flip mode.
- Highlight passages, bookmark favorites, and add personal notes.
- Tap scripture references to view linked verses instantly in context.
- Sync your markups and progress across all your devices.
Audiobook Player
- Listen to over 2,500 professionally narrated audiobooks and talks.
- Use chapter skip, 30-second rewind/forward, playback speed control, and sleep timer.
- Enjoy full background listening and cross-device syncing.
- New mini player keeps audio controls accessible while you browse.
Podcasts
- Subscribe to uplifting Latter-day Saint podcasts.
- Manage episodes with auto-playback and library organization.
- Download for offline listening or stream anywhere.
- Control playback speed to listen at your preferred pace.
Inspiration & Sharing
- Start your day with a new, uplifting quote.
- Share highlights or passages with friends via text, email, or social media.
- Let others know what books and authors are inspiring your journey.
Free Starter Library
Create an account and instantly receive 8 classic Latter-day Saint titles:
1. All These Things Shall Give Thee Experience – Neal A. Maxwell
2. The Power of Everyday Missionaries – Clayton M. Christensen
3. The Beginning of Better Days – Sheri Dew & Virginia Pearce
4. Be Your Best Self – Thomas S. Monson
5. Jesus the Christ – James E. Talmage
6. Lectures on Faith – Joseph Smith
7. The Joseph Smith Papers – Joseph Smith
8. Gospel Doctrine – Joseph F. Smith
You’ll also get access to the Standard Works, Church manuals, General Conference talks, and official Church publications—all included at no cost.
Deseret Bookshelf+ Subscription
Unlock unlimited access to:
- The full Deseret Book audiobook collection
- Thousands of premium and exclusive eBooks
- The subscriber-only “Sunday on Monday” podcast
- New titles added regularly
Whether you’re commuting, studying, or winding down at night, Deseret Bookshelf helps you stay spiritually nourished with uplifting content—anytime, anywhere.
Download now and experience the joy of wholesome reading and listening.
This version fixes a few minor issues or bugs that affect the app as well as adjusts various colors to make some screens easier to read.
The developer, Deseret Book Company, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Usage Data
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Deseret Book Digital
- Size
- 79.8 MB
- Category
- Books
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 18.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 18.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 15.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 2.0 or later.
- Languages
- English and Portuguese
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Bookshelf Plus Meme Pack $0.99
- Copyright
- © 2025 Deseret Book Company