Google Play Books & Audiobooks

Read and listen in one library

Google Play Books & Audiobooks is a digital reading and listening app for people who want ebooks, comics, and audiobooks collected in one place. It suits casual readers, students, families, and anyone who switches between a phone, tablet, and desktop. Content can be purchased individually rather than through a required subscription, making it practical for users who prefer to pay for specific books.

Useful tools for different types of reading

• Adjust font styles, text size, and brightness to make longer reading sessions more comfortable.
• Save books for offline access when you want to read without a connection.
• Use notes and highlights, with annotations synced through Google Drive for research or study.
• Read comics with Bubble Zoom, which enlarges speech bubbles for easier viewing on smaller screens.
• Look up word definitions and use read-aloud features that can help younger or developing readers.

Built around the Google ecosystem

The app keeps reading progress and library access available across supported devices, while audiobook playback works well for hands-free listening. Its links with Google services can be useful if your books, notes, and everyday devices already sit within that ecosystem. Readers can move between ebooks and audiobooks without managing separate libraries.

Scale and standing

Developed by Google LLC, the app belongs to the Books & Reference category and has passed 1,000,000,000+ installs. Its rating is 4.68 out of 5 from more than 3 million reviews, giving it a broad user base and a substantial record of feedback. It is a strong fit for readers who value a flexible library, offline access, and a mix of reading and listening tools.