How to Successfully Delete Books from Your iBooks Library- A Step-by-Step Guide

How do I delete books off iBooks? If you’ve accumulated a large collection of books on your iPad, iPhone, or Mac, you might find yourself needing to remove some of them to free up space or simply to declutter your library. Deleting books from iBooks is a straightforward process, and in this article, we’ll guide you through the steps to do so on each of these devices.

Deleting books from iBooks on your iPad or iPhone:

1. Open the iBooks app on your device.
2. Tap the “Library” button at the bottom of the screen to view your entire collection.
3. Scroll through your books until you find the one you want to delete.
4. Tap and hold the book cover until a menu appears.
5. Select “Delete” from the menu that appears, and confirm the deletion when prompted.

Deleting books from iBooks on your Mac:

1. Open the iBooks app on your Mac.
2. Go to the “Library” view by clicking the “Library” button in the upper-left corner.
3. Find the book you want to delete and click on it to select it.
4. Go to the “File” menu and select “Delete Book.”
5. A confirmation dialog will appear; click “Delete” to remove the book from your library.

It’s important to note that deleting books from iBooks only removes them from your device. If you’ve synced your iBooks library with iCloud, the books will also be removed from your other devices. However, if you have purchased the books from the iBooks Store, you can re-download them at any time from your iCloud library.

In addition, if you want to delete multiple books at once, you can follow these steps:

On your iPad or iPhone:
1. Tap the “Edit” button in the upper-right corner of the Library view.
2. Select the books you want to delete by tapping the checkmark next to each cover.
3. Tap the “Delete” button in the lower-left corner of the screen.
4. Confirm the deletion when prompted.

On your Mac:
1. Click the “Edit” menu and select “Select All” to select all books in your library.
2. Alternatively, you can click and drag to select multiple books or hold down the Command key and click each book individually.
3. Go to the “File” menu and select “Delete Book.”
4. Confirm the deletion when prompted.

By following these simple steps, you can easily manage your iBooks library and keep it organized and clutter-free.