Google Play Books & Audiobooks

Google Play Books & Audiobooks

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Google Play Books & Audiobooks: Your Complete Digital Library on Every Device

Discover millions of ebooks, audiobooks, and comics in one seamless app. From smart note-syncing with Google Drive to hands-free listening with CarPlay, carry your world of stories wherever you go.

Publisher

Google LLC

Category

Books

Downloads

15M+

User Rating

3.9/5

Total Ratings

40K+

Locales

77

A Glimpse Inside

Discover the interface used by 15M+ users.

Google Play Books app shown on a smartphone, tablet, and laptop with the slogan read and listen everywhere

Google Play Books app shown on a smartphone, tablet, and laptop with the slogan read and listen everywhere

Google Play Books app interface on iPhone showing a library organized into custom shelves by genre

Google Play Books app interface on iPhone showing a library organized into custom shelves by genre

Google Play Books app interface showing the family library sharing feature for ebooks

Google Play Books app interface showing the family library sharing feature for ebooks

A tablet showing a children's book with word highlights and reading tools to help kids learn to read with confidence

A tablet showing a children's book with word highlights and reading tools to help kids learn to read with confidence

Smartphone screen displaying a comic book with the Google Play Books Bubble Zoom feature magnifying speech bubbles.

Smartphone screen displaying a comic book with the Google Play Books Bubble Zoom feature magnifying speech bubbles.

Google Play Books app interface showing smart tools for adding notes and searching text on an ebook page

Google Play Books app interface showing smart tools for adding notes and searching text on an ebook page

Your Library, Without Borders

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 15M+ users.

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Study and Collaborate Smarter

Highlight text and capture insights that automatically sync to Google Drive for seamless academic research or professional projects.

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Read Anywhere, On Any Device

Your library isn't trapped in one ecosystem. Start reading on your iPhone and pick up exactly where you left off on your laptop or tablet.

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Hands-Free Audio Immersion

Power through your commute with audiobooks featuring CarPlay support and Siri voice control for a safer, smarter listening experience.

About the app

Everything you need to know about Google Play Books & Audiobooks.

Description

All the books you love. On the page or out loud. Anywhere you are. Dive into a world of stories with Google Play Books! Explore millions of ebooks, audiobooks, comics, and manga — all in one app. Key Features: • Your library, anywhere: Enjoy books on your phone, tablet, computer, or even in your car with CarPlay. Plus, you can download books to read offline. • Organize with shelves: Personalize your digital library with custom shelves to categorize your books by genre, author, or any theme you’d like. • Audio immersion: Enjoy a vast library of audiobooks with customizable playback speed, sleep timers, and bookmarking to enhance your listening experience. • Smart notes: Jot down notes while you read that sync with your Google Drive and can be shared for easy collaboration. • Kid–friendly reading tools: Let kids explore word definitions or listen to books aloud. Note: Reading tools are available in English only. • Immersive comics: Experience Bubble Zoom for a specialized comic and manga reading experience. • Hands–free reading: Control your audiobook with your voice using Siri. • Read your way: Customize your reading experience by adjusting the font, text size, brightness, and more. Millions of stories await on Google Play Books! Download now and start reading.

Latest Version

25.12.0

Size

83.1 MB

First Released

Dec 6, 2010

Ready to Start Your Next Great Story?

Join over 15 million readers who enjoy ebooks, audiobooks, and manga across all their devices. Download now and keep your library—and your notes—always within reach.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Google Play Books & Audiobooks

On what devices can I use Google Play Books & Audiobooks?

Yes, Google Play Books & Audiobooks is available on phones, tablets, computers, and even in cars via CarPlay. You can access your library across all these devices.

Can I read books offline with Google Play Books & Audiobooks?

Yes, Google Play Books & Audiobooks allows you to download books for offline reading. This feature ensures access to your library without an internet connection.

How can I organize my books in Google Play Books & Audiobooks?

Google Play Books & Audiobooks offers custom shelves to organize your digital library. You can categorize books by genre, author, or any preferred theme.

Does Google Play Books & Audiobooks offer customizable features for audiobooks?

Yes, Google Play Books & Audiobooks provides customizable playback speed, sleep timers, and bookmarking for audiobooks. These features enhance the listening experience.

How do smart notes work in Google Play Books & Audiobooks?

Google Play Books & Audiobooks allows you to jot down notes that sync with Google Drive. These notes are also shareable for easy collaboration.

Are there kid-friendly reading tools in Google Play Books & Audiobooks?

Yes, Google Play Books & Audiobooks includes kid-friendly reading tools. These allow children to explore word definitions or listen to books aloud in English.

What is Bubble Zoom in Google Play Books & Audiobooks?

Bubble Zoom is a specialized feature in Google Play Books & Audiobooks. It provides an immersive comic and manga reading experience by zooming into speech bubbles.

Can I control Google Play Books & Audiobooks audiobooks hands-free?

Yes, you can control your audiobooks hands-free using Siri in Google Play Books & Audiobooks. This feature allows voice command functionality for listening.

Does Google Play Books & Audiobooks allow reading customization?

Yes, Google Play Books & Audiobooks lets you customize your reading experience. You can adjust the font, text size, brightness, and other display settings.

Does Google Play Books & Audiobooks support family sharing?

Yes, Google Play Books & Audiobooks supports family sharing for eligible purchases. Books can be automatically added to Family Library or manually by family members.

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