How to

Short visual guides for every part of Fandom Shelf. Tap a video to play; scroll for the step-by-step.

Add a fic

1. Open Library and tap the + button.
2. Pick a method: paste an AO3/FFN link, upload an EPUB/PDF/HTML file, or enter details manually.
3. Confirm the metadata, then tap Save. Your fic lands on your shelf.

Track your reading

1. Open a fic from your Library and tap Read.
2. Your chapter and scroll position save automatically as you read.
3. Mark complete from the fic page when you finish — your stats update right away.

Collections & TBR

1. Open Collections from the bottom tabs and tap New.
2. Name your shelf, then add fics from your Library using the + on each card.
3. Drop fics into the TBR queue from any fic page using the Add to TBR action.

Stats & achievements

1. Open the Stats tab to see words read, streaks, and milestones.
2. Reading progress on in-progress fics counts toward your totals automatically.
3. Pull down to refresh and check newly unlocked achievements.

Clubs

1. Open Clubs and tap New club to create one, or use Join with code.
2. Invite friends with the share link from the club page.
3. Pick a current read and post discussion threads inside the club.

Share & recommend

1. Open any fic and tap Share to copy a recommendation link.
2. From your profile, set a public handle so friends can find your shelves.
3. Use Find people in Settings → Social to follow other readers.

Highlights & notes

1. While reading, select a passage and tap Highlight.
2. Pick a color and add an optional note.
3. Review and export highlights any time from Settings → Export data.

Discover

1. Open the Discover tab to browse curated and trending fics.
2. Tap a card to preview, then add directly to your Library or TBR.
3. Filters help you narrow by fandom, length, and status.

Import & export

1. Settings → Export data to download your library as JSON, CSV, or PDF.
2. Use the Import option in Settings to restore from a JSON backup.
3. Highlights can be exported separately as JSON or CSV.

Notifications

1. Open Settings → Notifications to choose what you want to be reminded about.
2. Toggle reading reminders, club activity, and weekly digests.
3. Email and in-app inbox can be configured independently.

Themes

1. Open Settings → Themes to switch palette and reading mode.
2. Toggle dark mode from the top of Settings any time.
3. Theme choice applies to the reader for a cozy long-read experience.

Replay onboarding

1. Settings → Support → Replay first-run onboarding to see the intro again.
2. Use Replay Library tour for a quick refresher on the main screen.
3. Both are safe to run any time — they don't change your data.