📚 Reader Guide
Discover authors, borrow books, track your reading, and connect with a community of lifelong learners.
Discovering Authors & Books
Browse & Search
- Browse All: /browse shows all expert authors on the platform
- Search: Type an author name, book title, or keyword in the search bar
- Filter by Topic: Leadership, AI, Finance, Wellness, and more
- Sort by: Newest, most popular, or A–Z
Author Badges
⭐ ShelfPro Authors
Gold badge — verified expert authors with premium profiles and unlimited content.
💎 Diamond Authors (ShelfBoss)
Elite authors — featured speakers, podcast guests, and homepage spotlight.
Borrowing Books
Available for ShelfMember ($9/mo) and ShelfInsider ($27/mo) only
- Find a book with a "📖 Borrow Now" button (not all books are available for lending)
- Click Borrow Now — opens our secure PDF reader instantly
- Read online for up to 1 hour (link expires for copyright protection)
- Navigate pages, zoom in/out — no downloads allowed
- Borrow again anytime — unlimited borrows per month
Authority Talks & Events
Free Access
Browse upcoming Authority Talks at /events. ShelfMember and ShelfInsider members can register for live events.
ShelfInsider VIP Access
Full live event access, all talk replays on-demand, monthly masterclasses, priority AMA questions, and early access 48 hours before public registration opens.
Reader Plans
ShelfReader Free
Browse authors, like/comment/bookmark, follow authors, personalised feed, weekly newsletter
ShelfMember $9/mo
Borrow books, reading goals & streaks, book clubs, AI recommendations, green badge
ShelfInsider $27/mo
Everything in Member + live Authority Talks, all replays, monthly masterclasses, VIP forum, early access, purple badge