diff --git a/src/calibre/gui2/layout.py b/src/calibre/gui2/layout.py
index 4b99f2fbaa..c47e50faab 100644
--- a/src/calibre/gui2/layout.py
+++ b/src/calibre/gui2/layout.py
@@ -327,8 +327,6 @@ class MainWindowMixin(object):
         l.addWidget(self.search_bar)
 
 
-    def read_toolbar_settings(self):
-        pass