Deseret Bookshelf APK

Deseret Bookshelf is more than just a reading app—it’s a powerful spiritual companion for individuals and families seeking uplifting, faith-centered content. Start your journey with 8 free classic Latter-day Saint titles and explore a growing digital collection designed to inspire, educate, and elevate.

Wholesome Content for Every Age

Deseret Bookshelf curates content that is not only spiritually enriching but also appropriate for the entire family. You’ll find audiobooks, talks, and eBooks from trusted Latter-day Saint authors and leaders, each promoting values of faith, purpose, and hope. 

Powerful Search & Discovery Tools

Easily browse and discover content by genre, theme, or author. Smart filters, universal search, and curated categories streamline your experience, and you can even follow favorite authors for quick access to their latest releases.

Customizable eBook Reader & Study Tools

Make your reading experience your own. Adjust fonts, spacing, and screen modes (light/dark, scroll/page-flip) to suit your style. Highlight meaningful passages, add personal notes, and tap scripture references to view them instantly in context. 

Audiobook Player Designed for Flexibility

With over 2,500 audiobooks and talks, the integrated audiobook player lets you enjoy inspirational content hands-free. Playback tools like skip, rewind, speed control, and sleep timer offer complete control. The mini player keeps audio accessible while browsing other content.

Uplifting Podcasts & Daily Inspiration

Subscribe to Latter-day Saint podcasts, manage episodes, and download them for offline listening. Begin each day with an inspiring quote, and easily share passages or highlights with friends via text, email, or social media.

Free Starter Library

Create an account and receive 8 classic titles from beloved authors and Church leaders, along with access to the Standard Works, Church manuals, and General Conference talks—all for free.

Deseret Bookshelf+ Subscription

Upgrade to Deseret Bookshelf+ for $9.99/month and unlock unlimited access to over 4,000 eBooks and the full audiobook library. Or opt for the Platinum Membership at $25/year to enjoy discounts, loyalty points, and a reduced audiobook subscription price of $6.99/month.

FAQs

1. Is the Deseret Bookshelf app free?

Yes, the app is free to download and includes access to 8 free Latter-day Saint eBooks, Church materials, manuals, and General Conference talks at no cost.

2. How much does Deseret Bookshelf+ cost?

Deseret Bookshelf+ costs $9.99 per month and gives you unlimited access to the audiobook collection and a wide range of premium eBooks.

3. What is the Platinum Membership?

The Platinum Membership is $25/year and includes perks like shopping discounts, loyalty rewards, and a reduced $6.99/month price for the Bookshelf+ subscription.

4. Do I need to subscribe to use the app?

No subscription is needed to access the app’s basic features, including the 8 free eBooks and official Church materials.

5. Can I access content offline?

Yes, both eBooks and audiobooks can be downloaded for offline reading or listening, perfect for travel or areas with limited connectivity.

Version History

v5.2.4—6 Dec, 2023

This version fixes multiple issues with audio playback. It also introduces the following new features:

* Improved audio playback speed options for audio books.

* Improved library view making it easier and more discoverable to create and manage your collections.

v5.2.3—6 Sep, 2023

This version has minor changes to increase stability of reading eBooks and listening to audio books.

v5.2.2—11 Jul, 2023

This release includes:

* We have added the ability to fade a sleep timer for audio books.

* We fixed some crashes and bugs that caused instability with the application.