Delete a book from your library
You can easily remove or delete books from your library to keep it organized and up-to-date. This action is useful if you've added a book by mistake or no longer wish to track its progress. Deleting a book is a permanent action that removes all associated reading sessions and notes.
How to delete a book
To remove a book from your library, you'll need to navigate to its specific settings page. Follow these steps:
- From your library's main screen, tap on the book you wish to delete to open its detail page.
- Tap the settings icon (the gear symbol) in the top-right corner of the screen.
- On the Book Settings screen, tap the delete icon (the trash can) in the top-right corner.
- A confirmation dialog will appear, reminding you that the action cannot be undone. Tap Delete to permanently remove the book and all its data from your library.
Important Note
Please be certain before deleting a book. If you simply want to change its status without losing your data, consider changing its reading status to 'Finished' or 'Did Not Finish' instead.
Summary
This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to permanently remove a book from your PocketShelf library. It covers navigating to the Book Settings page and using the delete function, while also warning that this action is irreversible and will erase all associated reading data.