Tablet apps for bookworms

From novels to manga to magazines, try these tablet-friendly apps to discover your next page-turner.

If you love reading but don’t enjoy lugging heavy books around, try one of these great e-reader apps. They both offer huge libraries with millions of titles. Make notes and annotations as you go, or give your eyes a rest by checking out their vast collections of audiobooks.

Did you know many libraries allow you to use your library card to borrow millions of e-books, magazines, audiobooks, comics, and more, all through an app? Connect to the internet to start reading, or download books to read offline. Zoom in on your current page so you don’t miss out on a single detail, or get up close to your favorite characters with Hoopla Digital’s panel-by-panel view.

From fantasy to drama to sci-fi, discover tons of comics, manga, and webnovels across countless genres. Binge the latest releases, and unlock app-exclusive content. If you’re enjoying your current read, show the creators some love by rating their work to get recommendations for similar styles.

Some digital readers allow you to self-publish, which is how smash hits like Heartstopper, Marry My Husband, and Light as a Feather first got started. Keep an eye out for the next big thing on these apps, or upload your own creation. You can also leave feedback for creators, and save your fave stories to be notified whenever there’s an update.

Finally, there’s even a reading app that can help you learn a new language while you enjoy a story. Read parallel versions of texts across multiple genres, in both your target language and mother tongue, or hone your listening skills with audiobooks narrated by native speakers. Practice with an existing favorite read, or challenge yourself with a story that’s new to you.