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Shelfmark: Request E-Books & Audiobooks

Shelfmark is the media request portal for digital books and spoken media across The Nest. Whether you are looking for an e-book to read on your e-reader or an audiobook to listen to on the go, Shelfmark lets you browse catalog titles and submit requests for automated library delivery.

1. Getting Started & Signing In

  1. Open magpie.mynest.love in your Web browser.
  2. Click Sign In and select "Sign in with The Nest".
  3. Log in using your standard Nest passkey.
  4. Search or browse the catalog for a title you would like to read or listen to.
  5. Click Request—Shelfmark will process the request and add the title to your library!

2. How Requests Work & Delivery Targets

Once you submit a request, Shelfmark automatically processes the title and routes it to the appropriate platform:

  • E-Books: Ingested directly into your Calibre-Web library for web reading or e-reader syncing.
  • Audiobooks: Ingested directly into your Audiobookshelf library for mobile listening and progress tracking.

3. Search Modes & Requesting Tips

To get the best results when searching for new media, keep these helpful tips in mind:

  • Check Existing Libraries First: Shelfmark does not automatically index items already stored on The Nest. Please search Calibre-Web or Audiobookshelf first to ensure the title isn't already available before submitting a new request.
  • Select the Right Search Mode: Shelfmark features three distinct search modes:
    • E-Book Mode: Filters results specifically for readable digital books.
    • Audiobook Mode: Filters results specifically for spoken audio recordings.
    • Universal Mode: Searches for both e-books and audiobooks simultaneously.

4. Supported Formats

Shelfmark automatically sources the highest-quality releases available for your requested media:

  • E-Book Formats: Sourced primarily in EPUB, PDF, or MOBI.
  • Audiobook Formats: Sourced primarily in M4B or high-efficiency OPUS.
Component URL / Endpoint Purpose
Shelfmark Web UI magpie.mynest.love Catalog browsing and e-book / audiobook request portal
Shelfmark Github Shelfmark Github Shelfmark doesn't have official docs
  • Calibre-Web: Read requested e-books in your browser or sync to an e-reader.
  • Audiobookshelf: Stream and listen to requested audiobooks across your devices.
  • Seerr: Request movies and TV shows for video streaming.
  • DroppedNeedle: Discover, stream, and request music releases.