Bookshelf for Android
About Bookshelf
With Bookshelf, you can enjoy a digital-first, comprehensive study experience from the convenience of your Android phone or tablet. Access all of your VitalSource textbooks and study anytime, anywhere.
Bookshelf Features:
• Download books to your Android device for 100% offline reading.
• Customize highlighters and add notes for a rich study experience.
• Create flashcards with text and images to learn concepts faster.
• Personalize font, font size, and background colors to make reading easier.
• Listen to your books and learn on the go with Read Aloud.
• Sync your current reading position and all your work across devices so you can easily pick up where you left off.
• Built with accessibility in mind.
Requirements:
• VitalSource Bookshelf account
• Access to one or more VitalSource textbooks.
• Android 5.0+
Download Bookshelf for Android for free — the latest version (11.4.2) is now available for installation on your phone or tablet.
What's New in the Latest Version 11.4.2
* Highlighting performance has been improved, especially for users with large
* Improved app stability with fixes for crashes across all platforms
* Stylus annotation support has been removed to improve overall reliability
* Improved navigation when deep linking to specific figures and headings in EPUB books
* Additional crash fixes
Bookshelf App Info
- Version 11.4.2
- Updated November 4, 2026
- Requires OS Android 9 and up
- Category Education
- Developer Vital Source Technologies
- Age Rating 3+
