Centuries have passed, but even today scholars, poets and book lovers consider books to be the perfect medium of enlightenment for gaining the vast knowledge of the world. However, reading has transformed drastically owing to the evolving technology of mobile devices. At present we are living in a digital era, wherein everything from physical media to books has become digitized. Furthermore, with more and more devices increasingly becoming equipped with the Internet connectivity, you can now read anything from educational material, to entertaining stuff, to news from across the world with a mere click of a button.

Let’s have a look at some of the book-friendly android apps available on Google Play Store:

1. Kindle for Android

Have you heard of Kindle? If not then you should know now about this Amazon’s extremely popular digital reader. Kindle is a book app that let you carry the vast Amazon’s library at the tip of your fingers. You heard it right! You can access a comprehensive list of Kindle books available at the Amazon online store, and can even download numerous ebooks of renowned authors.

This app comes with a feature that sync all of your books as you move from one device to another, so that if you start reading your ebook then you can carry on reading from where you left it off.

2. GoodReads from GoodReads Inc.

This is an official app of GoodReads one of the largest social networking sites of the world for avid book readers. If you’re in quest of an android app that can help you get the latest bestselling books recommended by someone you know, then this app fits your bill. GoodReads is an app that lets you interact with other book lovers around the world, rate and review books.

Maintain to-read list of the books that you would like to read, and add them to your virtual library either by searching the books database or by scanning the barcode of the book via the digital camera on your android device. If you’re an enthusiastic reader, GoodReads is a book application that you must-have on your Android devices.

3. Comics by Comixology

 

Are you an ardent comics fan? Well, then you’ll love to read books with villains scheming and heroes saving the day. If you are a Marvel or DC comics fan, then Comixology brings to you Comic app that includes a huge collection of digital comic books and novels.

Smartphones have made book reading truly phenomenal, equipped with display screens with high pixel density and vibrant colors smartphones provides comic book geeks with a visually enriching reading experience.

4. Nook for Android 

This is an ebook app that allows book lovers to access their NOOK book library from Android smartphones and tablets. Besides, it grants access to the free NOOK books and sample of paid NOOK books. Furthermore, it provides you with the privilege of reading free newspaper and magazines for 14 days.

Want to share ebooks with your friends? That’s possible with Nook app that comes with LendMe feature that allows you to share the ebooks you love along with your friends. However, the people with whom you are sharing the ebook need to have a device with the B&N eReader software. Sharing can only be done once, and you can’t read shared book during the time of sharing.

From books featuring the best of fiction, romance sci-fi, and more, to the trending magazines and newspapers like Times, Sports Illustrated etc. and the ability to customize fonts, spacing and themes, now you can enjoy a wonderful reading experience with your Nook app.

5. Wattpad

 

Wattpad is one of the leading community of readers and writers of the world. In general, Wattpad is an ideal platform wherein reading enthusiasts and book lovers can read thousands of books wrote down by some of the renowned authors and up-and-coming writers across the world.

Wattpad lets you leaf through over 3 million books present in its library, with stories on romance. The app lets you share the books that you’ve read using your social networking account and even share the uploaded content written by you. What’s more, the app boasts some brilliant features including the offline reading, night mode and the auto-scroll functionality.

The Bottom Line

So, if you are a bookworm and wish to have enriching reading experience of your favorite books or want to share the ‘books you love to read’ to the people you know, you can choose the book app from the aforementioned apps that suits your need the best. Also, there are several other book-friendly apps out there available for download on your Android smartphones and tablets. 

About the Author: Luce Kruger

Lucie Kruger is a tech savvy writer who works for a leading Android App Development Agency.You can also contact her, if you are looking forward to Hire Android App Developers.

The DNetWorks Team