Search Books
Asks you to enter a query, then searches for the result in the Books app.
Scripting Actions
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Search%20Books
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Search%20Books
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Search Books”
end tell
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Opens the Books app to the Book Store tab where you find and buy books.
Search by ISBN
Scans a QR code, gets the text out, and performs a search on ISBNsearch.com.
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Turns on the Books setting that disables continous scroll and lets you turn pages like you would in a physical book.
Open Finished books
Opens the Books app to the Finished tab where you can see past books you’ve completed.
Open Books library
Changes the Books app view to the Library tab to show all your Books, PDFs, Samples, and more.
Open my book samples
Opens the My Sample section of the Books app to show books that you’ve downloaded previews for.
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