Google Play Books & Audiobooks

FAQs

• What is Google Play Books?
  Google Play Books is the one app you need for enjoying audiobooks and ebooks purchased from Google Play. Choose from millions of best selling ebooks, comics, textbooks, and audiobooks. Download your book to read or listen on the go. When you’re finished, find your next favorite from recommendations personalized just for you. Buy audiobooks and ebooks as you go with no subscription required.
• How to download Google Play Books?

  You can download Google Play Books by following in 3 ways:

  1.Directly on APKFUN in this link: https://apkfun.com/Google-Play-Books.html

  2.On Google Play Store:

  - Open Google Play on your phone

  - Search for “Google Play Books" in the search bar. Tap the search tool (magnifying glass icon) at the top-right corner of Google Play and type in “Google Play Books” Press “OK” on your keyboard to start searching.

  - Access the app’s information page. The official website should be the first app to come out in the list. Tap it. - Tap on the Install button, then touch Accept with Google Play Books's permissions.

  3.On Appstore with link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-play-books/id400989007

• Is Google Play books free?
  In May 2013, Play Books started allowing users to upload PDF and EPUB files for free through the Play Books website, with support for up to 1,000 files. The Android app was updated in December 2013 with support for uploading files.
• How to buy ebook on Google Play Books?
  On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Play Books app Play Books. Search for the ebook you’d like to read. Select an ebook and thentap the price. [Optional] Depending on the book, you may also be able to read a sample. Tap Free Sample.
• Can I rent book on Google Play Books?

  You can rent book on Google Play Books by following:

  1. On your device, open Google Play Books Play Books.

  2. Browse textbooks for rent or search for a specific book.

  3. Select the book you want to rent.

  4. To find out if you can rent the book: Check whether it says "Rent" next to the price.

  5. To find out how long the rental lasts: Select “Rent” then check the information in the pop-up.

  6. To rent the book, select the price then complete the check out process. Your rental period starts when you make your purchase, even if you haven’t opened the book.

  7. To find how much time you have before the rental expires, go to Library then check the book’s cover.

• Is Google Play Books safe?
  All buyers must have Google Accounts in order to purchase books on Google Play. Well-established security measures in place, used by all Google products, to help keep users' accounts secure.
• Advantages and disadvantages of Google Play Books

  Advantages:

  - Frequent sales ensure a deal for less than the cost of a credit on rival audiobook services

  - Many title categories, including a free children’s book section

  - Books are available in nine different languages

  - Listen with seamless syncing on any device that uses the Google Assistant

   Disadvantages:

  - New releases and popular classics end up being more expensive than when using the credit system

  - Narration by the Google Assistant can feel stilted and unnatural

  - Google Play interface is bland and simplistic

  - No member discounts like with other subscription services

• How much does Google Play books cost?
  Google Play Books offers no subscriptions so you need to pay for individual titles at their shelf price.
• Does Google Play Books have a free trial?
  You can download the Google Play Book app for free, and you can listen to free samples of specific titles you’re interested in. But because Google Play Books is a pay-as-you-go service, there is no free trial.
• Is Google Play Books app free?
  In May 2013, Play Books started allowing users to upload PDF and EPUB files for free through the Play Books website, with support for up to 1,000 files. The Android app was updated in December 2013 with support for uploading files.
• How do I access my Google Play Books?
  You can search and buy available ebooks from play.google.com. open play.google.com/store/books. Sign in to the same Google Account as the one you have on your Google Play Books app. Search for an ebook or browse recommendations.
• Is Google Books same as Google Play Books?
  Google Books is a service that searches the full text of books and magazines that Google has scanned, converted to text using optical character recognition, and stored in its databases. Google Play is a digital application distribution platform for Android developed and maintained by Google.
• How do I get free books on Google Play?
  Here's how to get started:
  

  • Enter your author or work title in the search box.
  • At the top of your result list, select the All prices pull down menu and select free.
  • Click on the free eBook you want, click on the Free button and start reading or download to your Google Play app.
• How do I download Google Play Books app?
  Download & read books on your device
  

  • Make sure your Android phone or tablet is connected to Wi-Fi.
  • Open the Google Play Books app .
  • Tap the book you want to download. You can also tap More. Download to save the book for offline reading. Once the book is saved to your device, a Downloaded icon will appear .