# DIRECT Reads

> DIRECT Reads is the official e-book app from the Direct Publishing Group. You can enjoy your purchased e-books comfortably anytime, anywhere.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.d\_publishing.directreads](https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.d_publishing.directreads)

## Overview

- **ID:** `jp.d_publishing.directreads`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ダイレクト出版株式会社
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 13,483
- **Version:** 2.1.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-01
- **First published:** 2025-11-16
- **Publisher country:** JP
- **Size:** 76 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.d_publishing.directreads)
- **Website:** [https://www.d-publishing.co.jp/](https://www.d-publishing.co.jp/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.d-publishing.jp/privacy/](https://www.d-publishing.jp/privacy/)

## Description

**DIRECT Reads** is the official e-book reader app from the Direct Publishing Group, designed for comfortable reading anytime, anywhere. Access your purchased books through a searchable bookshelf with sorting, category, author, and reading-status filters, plus grid and list viewing options.

Enjoy a clear reading experience with adjustable font sizes, table of contents navigation, page selection, and a simple interface. Highlight important passages and organize them automatically in **My Notes**. Books can also be downloaded for offline reading, with an option to restrict downloads to Wi-Fi. Some features may be unavailable on Android 12 or earlier, and display issues may occur on foldable smartphones.

## Rankings

- #503,906 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `jp.d_publishing.directreads.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.d_publishing.directreads)