diff --git a/src/calibre/gui2/library/annotations.py b/src/calibre/gui2/library/annotations.py
index b06137f289..96aae0a6dc 100644
--- a/src/calibre/gui2/library/annotations.py
+++ b/src/calibre/gui2/library/annotations.py
@@ -494,6 +494,7 @@ class AnnotationsBrowser(Dialog):
         if self.parent() is None:
             self.exec_()
         else:
+            self.reinitialize()
             self.show()
             self.raise_()