Google Play Books is making it easier for you to get more out of your book. Jump back in with a recap of what you’ve read so far by tapping “Catch me up”, or highlight a passage to ask questions and dive deeper into themes, context or characters – all while staying immersed in your book. Try Book insights in Google Play Books when reading select titles, including thousands available at no charge.

This feature is still being rolled out, so if it’s not appearing for you just yet, keep checking back! It will be available to more users in the next few weeks.

To start using Book insights, highlight any text within one of the books featured here, or open the feature from the top navigation bar in the Play Books Android app or the web reader. You can also visit the Help Center to learn more.

Looking for clarity without leaving the page? With Book insights, you can ask for easy explanations about themes, settings, and characters among many other things.

Book insights is designed to give spoiler-free answers. It only references the text up to your current reading position. Generative AI is experimental and may make mistakes.

Want to get back into the flow of your book and don't feel like re-reading? "Catch me up" can help you get back on track with a summary of what you’ve read so far.