This article explains how to buy e-books on an iPhone or iPad using the Booksapp in iOS 10.0 and iPadOS 13 or later. It includes information on reading e-books and tips for acquiring samples and free books.
Before you buy e-books on your iPad or iPhone, tap the title to view details or preview or download a sample before committing to it.
Buying e-books through the Books app is easy. Follow these steps to build your e-library.
The Books app must be installed on your iPhone or iPad to buy e-books. Download the Apple Books app if you don't already have it.
Open theBooks app.
TapBook Store.
You can also select Audiobooks to view those options, or tapSearchto enter a specific item.
Find and select the e-book you want to order to open its information screen.
TapBuy and then confirm the order to purchase the e-book.
If the title you chose is free, selectGetto download it to your device.
Similar to App Store and subscriptions on your iPhone or iPad, Books purchases use your iCloud payment method. You can view details and make updates from Settings.
If you purchased a book or downloaded a free e-book, the information screen for the book changes to show a Read button. TapRead to start reading the book.
Another way to read a book is to go to the Library. Every book you add to the Books app is stored there-including books you ordered from the Books app, transferred to your device from other apps, or copied to your iPad or iPhone.
Once you're in the Library, select the book you want to read. It opens immediately. Swipe left and right to turn the pages or tap once to access the menu.
To return to your other e-books, tap once to show the menu, then select the back arrow orx.
There's a lot to the Apple Books app. Here are a few tips: