Google Play Books & Audiobooks

Books and audiobooks in one library

Google Play Books & Audiobooks lets you read ebooks and listen to audiobooks from an Android device. It suits readers who want both formats in one app, as well as students, commuters, and occasional listeners who prefer choosing individual titles instead of joining a reading subscription.

Useful for reading and research

The app supports adjustable reading settings, including font size and brightness, so longer sessions can be made more comfortable. Readers can also use word definitions and save notes or highlights. Notes can sync with Google Drive, which gives students and other researchers a practical way to keep references available beyond the book itself.

• For ebooks: Customize the page view and read without relying on a constant connection when titles are available offline.
• For comics: Bubble Zoom can enlarge speech bubbles to make comic pages easier to follow on a phone.
• For audiobooks: Switch from reading to listening when your hands or attention are needed elsewhere.

A straightforward Google library

Books and audiobooks can be accessed across supported phones, tablets, and desktop devices, with your library and reading progress tied to your Google account. Integration with Google Assistant and Android Auto is useful for hands-free audiobook listening, while the familiar Google design keeps the main tasks easy to find.

Scale and standing

Google LLC publishes the app in the Books & Reference category. Its 4.68/5 rating from more than 3 million reviews and 1 billion-plus installs show that it has become a widely used choice. That scale is helpful if you already use Google services, though the large catalogue may take some organization once your library grows.