How to download a book

You can download books in the Sora app or a compatible web browser. By default, most books automatically download so you can read or listen offline.

Downloaded books have a checkmark icon on your Shelf.

If a book didn't download automatically, you can download it with these steps:

  1. Go to shelf.
  2. Select Loans.
  3. Click or tap cloud icon.
  4. Select Download.
    The download option for a book on the Loans screen.

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