How do I use Bookshare Reader on a web browser?

Read what you want, where you want with Bookshare Reader, a FREE reading tool that makes reading and learning easier. 

Welcome to the Bookshare Reader for web! Read books quickly and easily in a browser. 

For an effective reading experience, we recommend using Bookshare Reader for web on the following web browsers:

• Google Chrome version 97 and above 
• Chromebooks version 105 and above
• Microsoft Edge version 110 and above
• Safari version 15.1 and above 
• Mozilla Firefox version 90 and above

NOTE: If you are a teacher supporting a student, you will not be able to view the book in a web browser since only qualified individuals may access copyright materials. If you have a need to preview the book you may log in with your student’s username and password.

Students on Organizational Accounts

1. Students log in to Bookshare with their username and password.
2. Books that have been assigned to them will be under the Assigned Books link. Books that have been shared via a Reading List will be under the Reading Lists link
3. Students select the “Read Now” button to open the book in their web browser.
4. Select the play button to begin reading.

While Reading

• Use the Settings button to adjust audio and display preferences.
• Use the Book Navigation link (table of contents icon) to access the Table of Contents to navigate by chapter
• Insert a note or highlight text
• Create bookmarks to easily find your place where you left off, or to go back to a specific place in the text

Individual Members 

1. Log in with your Bookshare email and password.
2. Search for books using the author, title or ISBN number in the search box. You can also use the advanced search or browse links. 
3. Once you find the book you want to read, select the “Read Now” button.
4. Select the play button to begin reading

While Reading

• Use the Settings button to adjust audio and display preferences.
• Use the Book Navigation link (table of contents icon) to access the Table of Contents to navigate by chapter
• Insert a note or highlight text
• Create bookmarks to easily find your place where you left off, or to go back to a specific place in the text

 

NOTE: If you use the Bookshare Reader for web to start reading, and want to continue reading with Bookshare Reader for mobile, your reading place is synched so you can pick up right where you left off!