Google Play Books & Audiobooks

Read and listen in one place

Google Play Books & Audiobooks is a digital library app for reading ebooks, browsing comics and manga, and listening to audiobooks on Android. It suits readers who want separate books and spoken titles managed in one app, with access across supported phones, tablets, and desktop devices.

What it offers

• Buy individual ebooks and audiobooks instead of relying on a required monthly subscription.
• Continue reading or listening across devices through Google account syncing.
• Download supported titles for offline use when you are without a connection.
• Adjust reading settings such as font size, typeface, and brightness.
• Use word definitions and read-aloud support for a more accessible reading experience.
• Read comics and manga with Bubble Zoom, which enlarges speech bubbles for smaller screens.
• Save notes and highlights with syncing to Google Drive for study or reference work.

Who it suits

This app is a practical fit for people who prefer purchasing specific books rather than joining an all-you-can-read catalogue. Students and researchers can make use of notes, highlights, and definitions, while audiobook listeners benefit from having spoken titles alongside their ebook library. Families may also find the read-aloud and reading assistance tools useful.

At a glance

Developed by Google LLC, Google Play Books & Audiobooks is listed in Books & Reference. It has a 4.68 rating from more than 3 million reviews and records 1,000,000,000+ installs. The app is a strong choice if you want a broad reading and audiobook collection with Google account syncing, flexible display controls, and no need to commit to a recurring reading subscription.