Google Play Books & Audiobooks for Android

Google Play Books & Audiobooks is a reading and listening app by Google LLC that lets you buy, download, and enjoy ebooks, audiobooks, comics, and manga on your Android device. For beginners, the app solves the problem of needing a separate store and reader for every type of book by offering a single library where you can purchase titles, read them on your phone, tablet, or even in your car via Android Auto, and listen to audiobooks hands-free with Google Assistant. It also solves the worry of losing your place or notes: your library, notes, and progress sync across devices, and you can download books for offline reading. The app is free to download and does not require a subscription—you pay only for the books you want. With a huge catalog of millions of titles, it also includes helpful tools like previews, kid-friendly reading aids, and a customizable reading experience, making it a welcoming choice for anyone new to digital books.

Key features

• Access millions of ebooks, audiobooks, comics, and manga in one app
• Download books for offline reading on your phone or tablet
• Sync your library, notes, and progress across devices, including Android Auto for in-car listening
• Create custom shelves to organize your library by genre, author, or theme
• Use Google Drive to sync and share your notes
• Preview samples before you buy to make sure a book is right for you
• Control audiobooks with your voice using Google Assistant
• Adjust font, text size, brightness, and more to personalize your reading experience

How to install

1. Tap the download button on this page to get the APK file (about 22 MB).
2. When Android asks, allow your browser or file manager to install apps by enabling the 'Install unknown apps' setting.
3. Open the downloaded APK file from your notifications or file manager.
4. Tap Install and wait for the installation to finish.
5. Open the app and sign in with your Google account to start browsing.

What's New

Version 2025.1.10 of Google Play Books & Audiobooks focuses on a single refinement: the ebook text selection menu has been made easier to use. No other functional changes are mentioned in this update. The app itself still offers a broad set of features, including offline downloads, custom shelves, synced notes, kid-friendly reading tools, comic Bubble Zoom, audiobook voice control, and optional book insights. Users can also upload their own EPUB and PDF files for reading across devices, and may transfer purchased ebooks and audiobooks to other compatible readers where the publisher permits DRM-free access.

This app is ideal for beginners who want a straightforward way to start reading ebooks or listening to audiobooks on their Android phone or tablet. It’s also great for parents looking for kid-friendly reading tools, commuters who want offline access, and anyone who prefers buying individual books without a subscription. If you enjoy comics or manga, the Bubble Zoom feature adds a nice touch, and the ability to sync across devices makes it convenient for reading at home or on the go.

For the best experience, download a few books for offline reading before a trip. Use the sample preview to test a book before purchasing, and explore the custom shelves to keep your library organized. If you have kids, enable the reading practice tools to help them learn new words.

Google Play Books & Audiobooks is a solid, feature-rich choice for anyone new to digital reading, offering a huge catalog and useful tools without a subscription. It’s easy to set up and use, though you’ll need to pay for the content you want to keep.