Google Play Books & Audiobooks

Books and audiobooks in one library

Google Play Books & Audiobooks is a reading and listening app for Android users who want ebooks, comics, and audiobooks in the same place. It suits people who prefer buying individual titles rather than joining a monthly reading subscription, as well as readers who switch between a phone, tablet, and desktop. Content can be saved for offline use, so reading and listening do not depend on a constant connection.

Useful tools for reading

The app supports practical adjustments such as font changes, text sizing, and brightness controls. Built-in word definitions can help with unfamiliar terms, while read-aloud tools make some books more accessible and useful for younger readers. Comic and manga readers can use Bubble Zoom to enlarge speech bubbles and improve legibility on smaller screens.

Notes, syncing, and listening

Reading progress can follow you across supported devices, which makes it easier to continue a book away from the screen where you started. Notes and highlights can sync with Google Drive, giving students and researchers a convenient way to keep reading material alongside other documents. Audiobooks also work with Google Assistant, and support for Android Auto is useful when listening during a journey.

A widely used Google app

Developed by Google LLC, the app has a 4.68/5 rating from more than 3 million reviews and over 1 billion installs. Its main strength is range: it combines a personal digital library, adjustable ebook reading, comic-friendly display tools, and audiobook playback without forcing every user into the same format. It is a sensible fit for anyone who already uses Google services and wants one app for both reading and listening.