Trying to close a book and get back to the library or store in updated Books app

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Trying to close a book and get back to the library or store in updated Books app

Since the latest updates, I absolutely hate the Books app (and it sounds like that’s a common theme). But the absolute worst thing is that I can’t figure out how to get it to close a book, so for example to close what you’re currently reading (whether book or sample) and get back to the library or store. I’ve tried all kinds of stuff, all over the screen. If there’s a magic word, please tell me what it is. I’ve tried abracadabra and it doesn’t work.

iPad, iPadOS 17

Posted on Dec 5, 2023 05:53 PM

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Dlcagney Author

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Dec 6, 2023 05:56 AM in response to picas

Okay, Thanks for the help. I had tried that but it only took me back to “Read Now” but I guess you have to then tap the upper right to see the Library list. It just doesn’t look the same either, because it doesn’t give you the details it used to of your own Collections (# of books, # read, etc.). So I didn’t think that was my real Library listing. I guess so though. Definitely prefer the old version because a) not a multi-step process to get to the Library list and b) liked the details from before. Is there any forum in which users can communicate to Apple that an upgrade feature has been an epic fail?

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picas

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Dec 6, 2023 12:29 AM in response to Dlcagney

Tap in the middle of the book to bring up x, top right, and tap to close.

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picas

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Dec 6, 2023 01:23 PM in response to Dlcagney

It should take you back to the collection the book was opened in ie if you opened the book in Books then close it you should be back in Books. You should also be able to see the Library sidebar when the book is closed (in landscape mode).

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picas

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Dec 6, 2023 01:33 PM in response to Dlcagney

If it doesn't look right see if closing the app and force restart helps:

Close an app on your iPhone or iPod touch – Apple Support (AU)

Force restart iPhone – Apple Support (AU)

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Jul 9, 2024 03:36 PM in response to picas

This does not work. Tapping in the middle brings up “done” and when you tap that you are back where you came from.

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Trying to close a book and get back to the library or store in updated Books app

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