Books, brought to life.

The AI ebook reader that illustrates every scene as you read. See characters and settings come alive with AI art, narration, and ambient sound. Read free on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android and the web.

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Read classics with AI

A Tale of Two Cities coverA Tale of Two CitiesCharles DickensAdventures of Huckleberry Finn coverAdventures of Huckleberry FinnMark TwainAlice's Adventures in Wonderland coverAlice's Adventures in WonderlandLewis CarrollDracula coverDraculaBram StokerFrankenstein coverFrankensteinMary ShelleyGreat Expectations coverGreat ExpectationsCharles DickensCrime and Punishment coverCrime and PunishmentFyodor DostoevskyDon Quixote coverDon QuixoteMiguel de CervantesLes Misérables coverLes MisérablesVictor HugoLittle Women; Or, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy coverLittle Women; Or, Meg, Jo, Beth, and AmyLouisa May AlcottJane Eyre: An Autobiography coverJane Eyre: An AutobiographyCharlotte BrontëMetamorphosis coverMetamorphosisFranz KafkaA Room with a View coverA Room with a ViewE. M. ForsterGrimms' Fairy Tales coverGrimms' Fairy TalesJacob and Wilhelm GrimmA Midsummer Night's Dream coverA Midsummer Night's DreamWilliam Shakespeare

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Features

  • See the story. Every chapter, illustrated, A face for every name, Picture it your way, Create a scene, Image Creator, Bring your own images, Every picture, spoiler-safe, Covers that move.
  • Hear it. Narration that follows along, Ambience.
  • Understand it. Explain, visualize, summarize, Ask the Book, Previously on…, Study guides, Nonfiction, made memorable.
  • Make it a habit. Streaks and reminders, Reading analytics, Book Lock.
  • Share it. Your reader profile, Finished-book stickers, Find Readers, Redeem a gift.
  • Read anywhere. Free classics, and your own books, iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android and the web, A page that suits you.

Frequently asked questions

What is Book2Life?

Book2Life is an ebook reader that illustrates and narrates books as you read: scene illustrations, setting shots and character portraits appear in the text, and a natural voice reads aloud with the words highlighted. Free public-domain classics are built in. It runs on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android and the web, with your library and progress synced between them.

Is Book2Life free?

Yes. Book2Life is free to download, the classics are free to read, and narration is free. An optional Pro subscription adds every chapter illustrated, Ask the Book, unlimited recaps and explanations, unlimited books from the catalog, and importing your own books.

Can Book2Life read books aloud to my kids?

Yes. Book2Life reads any book aloud with each word highlighted as it is spoken, and pictures appear in the chapter as the story goes, which helps young listeners follow along. Classics like Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Peter Pan, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Treasure Island and The Secret Garden are free to read. Book2Life is for readers 13 and older, so a parent holds the account and reads along with the child.

What app shows pictures of the scenes as you read?

Book2Life places illustrations of the key moments of each chapter beside the passage they come from, plus setting shots of the places and portraits of the characters drawn from the author’s own descriptions. It helps readers who find it hard to picture what they read, including people with aphantasia.

Which platforms does Book2Life support?

iPhone, iPad and Mac through the App Store, Android phones and tablets through Google Play, and any modern browser at book2.life with no install needed.

Can I read my own books in Book2Life?

Yes, with Pro: import any EPUB that isn’t copy-protected, and PDFs on iPhone and iPad.

What is Ask the Book?

Ask the Book answers questions about the book you are reading, using only the pages you have already read, so the answer never spoils what happens next.

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