diff --git a/bookwyrm/templates/user/books_header.html b/bookwyrm/templates/user/books_header.html
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+{% load i18n %}
+{% if is_self %}
+{% trans "Your books" %}
+{% else %}
+{% blocktrans with username=user.display_name %}{{ username }}'s books{% endblocktrans %}
+{% endif %}