[Enhancement]: Re-open my in-progress book at startup #1342

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2026-04-24T23:57:39+02:00

adam commented

2026-04-24 23:57:39 +02:00

Originally created by @dsjstc on GitHub (Feb 3, 2026).

Describe the Feature/Enhancement

The app gets killed frequently, sometimes by me, sometimes by power management, and sometimes by reboot. On startup, it goes to the home screen rather than opening my book.

I would consider it a significant usability enhancement if it started up in the "paused" state on my in-progress book, rather than returning to the home-screen.

Why would this be helpful?

This would be helpful because 99% of the time when I'm opening the app it's to continue listening to my book. On the rare occasion when I want to switch or find a new book, I don't mind doing it interactively.

Also helpful because I'm averse to the extra clicks when I want to start the book while driving.

Future Implementation (Screenshot)

Maybe it's another "startup" option, as requested in #1790

Audiobookshelf App Version

Android App - 0.11.0

Current Implementation (Screenshot)

Home screen at startup.

Originally created by @dsjstc on GitHub (Feb 3, 2026). ### Describe the Feature/Enhancement The app gets killed frequently, sometimes by me, sometimes by power management, and sometimes by reboot. On startup, it goes to the home screen rather than opening my book. I would consider it a significant usability enhancement if it started up in the "paused" state on my in-progress book, rather than returning to the home-screen. ### Why would this be helpful? This would be helpful because 99% of the time when I'm opening the app it's to continue listening to my book. On the rare occasion when I want to switch or find a new book, I don't mind doing it interactively. Also helpful because I'm averse to the extra clicks when I want to start the book while driving. ### Future Implementation (Screenshot) Maybe it's another "startup" option, as requested in #1790 ### Audiobookshelf App Version Android App - 0.11.0 ### Current Implementation (Screenshot) Home screen at startup.

adam added the enhancement label 2026-04-24 23:57:39 +02:00

adam commented

2026-04-24 23:57:39 +02:00

@claabs commented on GitHub (Mar 7, 2026):

#854 is the original feature request, I believe.

@claabs commented on GitHub (Mar 7, 2026): #854 is the original feature request, I believe.

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Reference: starred/audiobookshelf-app#1342