Open a book from my library
Opens a specific book from your library, prompting you to pick which book.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Open%20a%20book%20from%20my%20library
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Open%20a%20book%20from%20my%20library
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Open a book from my library”
end tell
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