On October 29, 2026, Google announced that students could access hundreds of textbooks in Gemini Notebook at no charge. The catalog names providers in the United States and India, including OpenStax, Open Textbook Library and S Chand Publishing, and lets users turn textbook content into study materials, according to Google’s announcement.
Google adds hundreds of textbooks to Gemini Notebook
Google says the catalog includes providers in the United States and India, with textbook-based answers and study materials.
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Google named OpenStax, Open Textbook Library and S Chand Publishing as textbook providers.
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To add a book, Google’s stated path is “Add sources,” then “Textbooks.”
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Google says textbook-based answers include inline citations and links to their sources.
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The catalog is separate from study notebooks in the Gemini app.
Google says students can access hundreds of textbooks from U.S. and Indian providers in Gemini Notebook, with cited answers, study guides, quizzes and flashcards.
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