Version 2.5.1019 March 2024This update includes a few minor fixes:
• Fixes an issue where large CSV import files could cause the app to become unresponsive
• Fixes an issue where changing the CSV import format would not update the UI control
If you are finding Reading List helpful, please consider leaving a rating or review on the App Store, and feel free to reach out if you have any comments or questions at [email protected].
Version 2.5.722 January 2024This minor update fixes a couple of bugs:
- Fixed an issue that would cause the calendar popover on the Stats screen to not show up on iOS 17
- Fixed an error in the Pages Read calculation on the Stats screen for the current year or month, when there are books that are currently paused and have a current page
If you are finding Reading List helpful, please consider leaving a rating or review on the App Store, and feel free to reach out if you have any comments or questions at [email protected]
Happy reading!.
Version 2.5.326 November 2023This update fixes an issue which could cause the Stats screen to show an incorrect Reading List Pro offer during the Black Friday weekend (it was saying one year free instead of one year half price). Sorry for the confusion!.
Version 2.4.516 September 2023This update includes further work to address an issue where Search Online or Scan Barcode would sometimes report "An Error Occurred". This issue is due to Google Books often becoming unavailable in the late hours of the day (California time). With this update, when Google Books is unavailable the app will instead search on Apple Books, so you are not blocked from adding books. Unfortunately this data doesn't include page count, so you may want to add this in manually when you start reading one of these books.
Thanks for everyone's patience while I worked on resolving this issue, and thanks to everyone who helped in diagnosing this issue! I'll now get back to work on some new features for a future update.
Happy reading :).
Version 2.4.223 May 2023A couple of bug fixes in this little update:
• Fixes an issue which caused the alternative app icons settings page to show all of the icons as the default icon.
• Fixes an issue where a book with an Unknown finish date and a full precision start date would result in incorrect calculation for the average-days-to-finish statistic.
A more exciting update is coming soon!.
Version 2.4.122 February 2023Here's what's new in Reading List v2.4:
GRID LAYOUT
You can now display your books as a grid of cover images, for books in any of the read states or in any your lists. To enable, tap the Sort button on the right hand side, and choose the Grid display option.
SORT OPTIONS
Added a reverse order for most sort options. For example, you can now sort by Title Z-A, or by Date oldest to newest. Sort orders can be selected by tapping the Sort button in the right hand side – select the property to sort by, then select the chosen direction.
SMART ALPHABETICAL SORT
When sorting by Title, leading minor words like "a", "an" and "the" are now omitted from the sort. For example, "The Handmaid's Tale" would be sorted under H instead of T. This is enabled by default but can be disabled in Settings -> General -> Sort Options -> Minor Words.
DRAG TO REORDER
To reorder books when using the Custom sort order, you no longer need to enter Edit mode: you can just drag to reorder at any time.
OTHER CHANGES & FIXES
• v2.4.1 includes a fix to an issue which could cause the app to crash when using the search bar on a device with a large text size
• The edit book notes screen would sometimes become glitchy when entering long text on certain devices. This should now be fixed; if you still encounter issues please let me know!
• Lists can now be sorted by Start and Finish dates.
• Multiple books can now be moved to the top or bottom in bulk when custom order is used.
• Adds a setting to control whether books being currently read are included in the statistics calculations for pages read.
• By default list sort orders are no longer synced over iCloud, allowing you to set the order independently per device. Syncing can be re-enabled in the iCloud Sync settings screen.
• Fixed an issue which could cause the app to accumulate use more disk usage than it should, due to some temporary files not getting deleted. This should be better now, but there is also a new function to manually clear these out in Settings -> Help.
• On Mac, the Paste book cover action was not working: this has been resolved.
• The progress editor would show "Current Page" for a book marked as Did Not Finished: this has been corrected to "Stopped Page".
• Fixed an issue where the current page was not being shown on the book details screen if the book did not have a page count added.
• General stability improvements throughout.
Thanks for using Reading List! If you enjoy the app, please consider leaving a rating or review in the App Store, or spread the word about the app. Happy reading!.
Version 2.311 November 2022Here's what's new in Reading List v2.3:
Starting with v2.3, Reading List Pro is available as a subscription. All existing Pro users will retain their LIFETIME UNLOCK, forever: this change only applies to new purchases. Subscriptions allow app developers to ensure that they can fund the ongoing development and maintenance of an app, and also lets me reduce the upfront cost of Pro. I've tried to price Pro fairly – approximately the cost of a paperback book per year (exchange rates may vary) – and lifetime unlock is still available as an option (but with a price increase).
FAMILY SHARING
Reading List Pro can now be shared with family members using Apple Family Sharing. In a book-loving family? One purchase of Pro can be shared with them all!
FREE TRIAL
Now that Pro is available as a subscription, I can provide a free trial (something that isn't possible with a single purchase). If you haven't purchased Pro and want to try it out, get a week free with the yearly subscription.
CHARTS
On iOS 16, the Stats charts have improved appearance, and now allow you to see specific values by long pressing on the chart's bars.
FAST PROGRESS UPDATE
A few of you emailed in to tell me that you missed the removed behaviour of the app auto-highlighting the current progress value when opening the read log screen, to allow fast updates. This has been restored. There is an option to turn this behaviour back off if you wish, in Settings -> General.
IMPROVED WIDGETS
A new lock screen widget is available (the type that sits above the time on the lock screen), and existing widgets now show the progress percentage.
OTHER FIXES
This update contains a few bug fixes, including a fix to an issue that could cause the Stats screen to miss books that were finished on the final day of a month. I've also put a lot of work into background performance and stability improvements, helping Reading List run smoother and more reliably.
If you enjoy using Reading List please consider leaving a rating or review. If you have any feedback, please email me at [email protected]
Happy reading!.
Version 2.1.507 August 2022A few small fixes in this update:
- Improved the layout of the Notes field to prevent the keyboard blocking the bottom of the text editor
- Improved the behaviour of the Authors edit control, so that any entered authors are added, even without tapping the green plus button
- Fixed an issue where books could be reordered on Mac, even if not set to Custom order
- Fixed an issue where reorder menus would show as "Loading" when first clicked on Mac
- Fixed a typo on the Search Online screen when no search results were found
To get the latest Reading List news and updates, check out @ReadingListApp on Twitter!.
Version 2.1.318 June 2022This update contains several improvements and fixes:
• Adds an icon to the time period selector button on the stats screen
• Fixes a crash on iPad when exporting a backup
• Makes list position optional in CSV imports
• Fixes a crash which occurs if running a beta version of iOS
Thanks for all the feedback; I'm at work building some great new features for a future update!.
Version 2.0.922 February 2022This update includes some performance and stability improvements. Stay tuned for a bigger update soon!.
Version 2.0.808 January 2022Happy New Year! I hope you all have a productive and book-filled 2022.
This version of Reading List fixes a few minor bugs, including a fix to an issue where CSV exports could sometimes contain an incorrect year.
Please note that this will be the last version to support iOS 13: the next release will require iOS 14.
If you are enjoying Reading List then I'd greatly appreciate a rating or review in the App Store..
Version 2.0.720 September 2021This version of Reading List adds support for iPhone 13 and iOS 15, as well as fixing some bugs and improving performance..
Version 2.0.322 April 2021Changes in v2.0.3
- Adds an iCloud Sync help screen
- When first installed, the app will now prompt to restore Pro and enable iCloud Sync, if appropriate
- More reliable purchase restoration
- Fixes an issue which could cause the app to crash when launched via a widget
- Fixes a rare issue which could cause the app to crash when viewing Lists
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Reading List v2.0 is the biggest update to Reading List so far. It's been in the works for many months and includes some very frequently requested features. I hope you enjoy it!
New Features:
Reading List Pro
Some new, advanced features require the (one-time) purchase of Reading List Pro to unlock. This is to help support the future development of the app. Note: all existing features remain free.
iCloud Sync
Keep your data in sync between different devices, such as iPhone and iPad. This is the most frequently requested feature, so I'm glad to finally have it ready! Enabling iCloud Sync requires Reading List Pro.
New Look
Reading List has a new app icon! I hope you like it; the old icon can be restored in Settings if you prefer. The app has also had a UI refresh throughout, making things look a bit more consistent.
List Management
The screen to manage book lists has been revamped; it now supports filtering of lists and quicker management of list membership.
Appearance Customisation
Choose alternative app icons and override the system light/dark mode.
Multiple Windows
On iPad, you can now have Reading List open in multiple windows: see two Lists side-by-side, or keep book details open while you make notes in another window.
And More
There are numerous small tweaks and performance improvements throughout the app.
Thanks to everyone who has left a review on the App Store, shared Reading List with their friends, or messaged on Twitter or via Email. I love to see your thoughts and suggestions! If you're enjoying using Reading List please consider leaving a review on the App Store. If you're encountering any issues with v2.0, please do get in touch to let me know. To get app development updates, follow us on Twitter at @ReadingListApp.
Happy Reading!.
Version 1.16.107 January 2021Welcome to the first update to Reading List of 2021 - Happy New Year!
This update adds iCloud Backup functionality: if logged in to iCloud, the app will automatically back up your data to iCloud, allowing you to restore your data if you lose or replace your device. You can view your backups, or change or disable the automatic backup frequency, in Settings > Backup & Restore.
Thanks to everyone who has left a review on the App Store, shared Reading List with their friends, or messaged on Twitter or via Email. I love to see your thoughts and suggestions! If you're enjoying using Reading List please consider leaving a review on the App Store. To get app development updates, follow us on Twitter at @ReadingListApp.
Happy Reading!.
Version 1.15.011 November 2020- This update adds a new set of widgets, for quick ways to add new books from the homescreen
- Adds support for iPhone 12
- Fixes an issue where Amazon links would not load, and adds a setting to hide these links.
