Bookshelf: the best reading app for staying true to your goals

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This free reading app is from VitalSource.

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Bookshelf is not great for recommendations because it primarily focuses on popular reads and trends.

However, it’s one of the best reading apps to keep you reading and learning.

You can fix daily and yearly reading goals.

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For example, if you decide to read 30 minutes per day, the app ensures that you meet this goal by allowing you to set a timer while you read.

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You can also add in the number of pages or the amount of time (for audiobooks) you complete each day.

If you turn on notifications, the app will continue to motivate you.

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The ‘Cards’ tab allows you to take notes while reading.

There are also Mastery Quizzes that help you remember key points. These are excellent for non-fiction, particularly instructional books.

Book pages also have links to Bookshop.org and Amazon, where you can buy them.

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