diff --git a/yomi_base/reader.py b/yomi_base/reader.py
index 1232ba9..a52ad63 100644
--- a/yomi_base/reader.py
+++ b/yomi_base/reader.py
@@ -24,7 +24,6 @@ import japanese.util
 import os
 import preferences
 import reader_util
-import tarfile
 import update