Google Play Books & Audiobooks

Reading and listening in one library

Google Play Books & Audiobooks brings ebooks, comics, manga and audiobooks together in one Android app. It suits readers who want to buy individual titles rather than commit to a monthly reading subscription, as well as people who switch between reading on a phone, tablet and desktop. Purchased content stays organized in a personal library, with offline access for reading or listening without a connection.

Useful tools for different kinds of readers

The app supports practical reading adjustments such as font, text size and brightness controls. Built-in word definitions can help with unfamiliar terms, while read-aloud features are useful for developing readers or anyone who wants assistance with longer passages. For comics and manga, Bubble Zoom enlarges speech bubbles to make dialogue easier to follow on a smaller screen.

Notes, syncing and everyday access

Readers can add notes and highlights, with supported annotations syncing to Google Drive for later reference. This is particularly useful for students, researchers and anyone who wants to keep reading notes separate from the book itself. Audiobook playback also fits into the wider Google ecosystem, including hands-free use through Google Assistant and Android Auto.

At a glance

• Category: Books & Reference
• Developer: Google LLC
• Rating: 4.7 out of 5 from more than 3 million reviews
• Installs: 1,000,000,000+

Google Play Books & Audiobooks is a strong fit for users who want one place for purchased ebooks and audiobooks, with reading controls, research-friendly notes and support for both casual and structured use.