Apple Book app not functioning after is 17.1.1 update

I have the same problem after my recent update to 17.1.1. I play audiobooks exclusively on the app. The book will start playing after a slight lag and then it will stop and start several times and then totally stop working. Also, the phone gets very warm very quickly with the app running. I have tried deleting and reinstalling the app several times with no help. I downloaded an alternate audiobook reader and it seems to work fine. It's definitely specific to the Apple Book app.

I have exactly the same problem following a phone upgrade to iPhone 13 iOS 17.3 with Books closing immediately after opening. Hard restart didn’t work also.

Anybody have other solution?

Try force restarting the iPhone as follows:

1. Press and quickly release the volume up button.
2. Press and quickly release the volume down button.
3. Press and hold the side button.
4. When the Apple logo appears, release the side button.

Apple offers a “Books” app. Is that what you mean?

Exactly how is it not functioning? What have you tried? What have you seen? What worked? What failed? Are you properly connected (Wi-Fi, Apple ID, etc.)? What error messages appeared?