Open my book samples
Opens the My Sample section of the Books app to show books that you’ve downloaded previews for.
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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Book Mode
Opens the Books app, then prompts you to confirm setting orientation lock so the screen doesn’t rotate. When run from Mac, opens the app in fullscreen.
Open Books search
Changes the Books app view to Search, showing Recently Viewed, trending genres for you, a section to Discover books, and Trending searches.
Open my books
Opens the Books tab of the Books app so you can see all your non-PDF items only.
Open Book Store
Opens the Books app to the Book Store tab where you find and buy books.
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Find gas nearby
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Open Routines notes
Openes the Routines folder where your daily checklists are stored.
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Open Search settings for an app
Opens the Spotlight settings on macOS, or on iOS asks for an app, finds its Bundle ID on the App Store, and opens the deep link to its specific Search settings.
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