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Been using Google Play Books & Audiobooks for a couple months now. It’s basically an app where you can read ebooks, listen to audiobooks, and even check out some comics and manga. Pretty solid if you’re into that kinda thing.
Here’s what you can do – there’s a huge library of books to choose from, you can download them for offline reading, and you can even earn Google Play Points when you buy stuff. And it’s got a cool feature where you can organize your digital library into custom shelves. And the notes you take sync with your Google Drive, so you can share them easily.
Look, if you’re a big reader or audiobook fan, you’ll probably like this app. It’s not perfect – the ads can be kind of annoying if you don’t pay – but overall it does a pretty good job. Worth checking out if you’re looking for an all-in-one books and audio app.
Editor Opinion
So here's my take on Google Play Books & Audiobooks. I've tested a bunch of ebook and audiobook apps, and this one's pretty solid. The library is huge, the interface is intuitive, and the offline reading/listening is super convenient. The ability to earn rewards points is a nice bonus too. On the downside, the ads can get a little intrusive if you don't pay, and the shelving system takes some getting used to. But overall, it's a great option if you want all your reading and listening in one place.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Massive library of ebooks, audiobooks, comics, and manga
- Earn Google Play Points for purchases
- Organize your digital library with custom shelves
- Sync notes across Google Drive for easy sharing
- Offline reading and listening is super handy
Cons
- Ads can be annoying if you don't pay for the premium version
- Shelving system takes some time to figure out
- Selection of audiobooks could be better
- Occasional bugs or crashes when switching between books
Specifications
| Updated | 08.10.2025 |
| Age Rating | Teen |
| Developer | Google LLC |
| Package Name |
com.google.android.apps.books |
Ratings
User Reviews
I love the app because it has books that were takin down on Kindle, but the only problem I have is that I would seriously like if there was continuous...
After the recent update, the option to permanently delete uploaded epub files is gone. To delete an uploaded book, I need to go to the website using a browser and...
It works well enough, my issue is with how annotations are handled, its difficult to reread my past annotations, as everything that doesn't fit on the first line is just...
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