Deseret Bookshelf APK
App information
Version 7.0 (#29304361)
Updated 2025-04-25
APK Size 128.1 MB
Requires Android Android 10+ (Android 10)
Offered by Deseret Book
Category Free Books & Reference App
App id com.deseretdigital.bookshelf
Developer's notes Uplifting LDS eBooks, audiobooks, and podcasts—anytime, anywhere.
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Latest updates
What's new in Deseret Bookshelf 7.0
* Improved audio playback speed options for audio books.
* Improved library view making it easier and more discoverable to create and manage your collections.
Editor's review
Download the latest Deseret Bookshelf application, version 7.0, compatible with Windows 10/11 (using emulators such as Bluestacks), Android devices. This free Books & Reference app is developed by Deseret Book and is easy to download and install.
Previous versions, including 7.0, 5.2.4, are also available. If you need help or have any problems, please let us know.
Description
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.
App permissions
Deseret Bookshelf 7.0 APK requires following permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Ratings and Reviews
Rating: 2.5/5 based on 3K+ reviews
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1 ★ You can't beat the content, IF you can get to it. This was a great app for a long time. Now, the pages don't load, links don't work, and it is very sluggish. The platform feels quite old and outdated.
1 ★ These bad reviews seem to be correct. Either the search function is awful or Deseret Book doesn't have a single book by Truman G. Madsen. Since their website search shows 15, it seems the app search is indeed broken.
1 ★ doesn't open well, hard to get around in it
3 ★ We've had a Deseret Bookshelf subscription since 2017. We used to love it! We could go on the Deseret website and add books to Bookshelf. We could go on the app and search for a or an author we wanted to read a book by. It was wonderful. Now I cannot add books from the website. When I search by author the app gives an error that there is no media available by this author. When I try to search for those authors books, nothing comes up. Also books in my library have vanished. It is so frustrating.
1 ★ I really wanted to like this service. I was looking forward to listening to some of the "fireside" talks I used to listen to. Unfortunately, I only remember a couple of the titles and the search on this app is TERRIBLE. The organization of content is TERRIBLE. You can find something if you know the title or if it is highlighted on the main page of the app, but trying to look through all 3k+ audiobooks seems impossible. I decided to stop simply because we couldn't access the content we paid for!!
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