diff --git a/bookwyrm/static/css/bookwyrm.css b/bookwyrm/static/css/bookwyrm.css
index 6eb068ab..f945b869 100644
--- a/bookwyrm/static/css/bookwyrm.css
+++ b/bookwyrm/static/css/bookwyrm.css
@@ -28,6 +28,9 @@ body {
 .modal-card.is-fullwidth {
     min-width: 75% !important;
 }
+.modal-card-body {
+    max-height: 70vh;
+}
 
 .clip-text {
     max-height: 35em;