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How do I search just my library in Apple iBooks?

When I conduct a search using iBooks my results show all books and audio books that are available for sale. I just want to search among the books already in my library - not the entire universe of available books.

iPhone 12

Posted on Aug 2, 2023 1:32 PM

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Posted on Aug 2, 2023 6:13 PM

Hello Anon6914,


On your iPhone, go to Settings > Books and disable "Book Store" in the "SEARCHING" section.


If your search in your own Library doesn't return results, you'll be prompted to search the Book Store:


Tapping "Allow Book Store Search" will allow you to search the Book Store but will not change the setting in Settings > Books. The next time you make a search, it will still be limited to your own Library.

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Aug 2, 2023 6:13 PM in response to Anon6914

Hello Anon6914,


On your iPhone, go to Settings > Books and disable "Book Store" in the "SEARCHING" section.


If your search in your own Library doesn't return results, you'll be prompted to search the Book Store:


Tapping "Allow Book Store Search" will allow you to search the Book Store but will not change the setting in Settings > Books. The next time you make a search, it will still be limited to your own Library.

How do I search just my library in Apple iBooks?

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