Google Books
Books.
About Google Books
The Google Books API allows applications to perform full-text searches across the Google Books repository and retrieve book information, including viewability and eBook availability. It also supports managing personal bookshelves.
A separate Embedded Viewer API lets developers embed Google Books previews on their own websites and programmatically control those previews. The APIs are used by services such as WorldCat, GoodReads, and the University of California Libraries.
Key features
- Full-text search across Google Books repository
- Retrieve book information, viewability, and eBook availability
- Manage personal bookshelves
- Embed Google Books previews on a website with the Embedded Viewer API
- Programmatically control embedded book previews
Frequently asked questions
What can the Google Books API be used for?
It lets an application perform full-text searches and retrieve book information, viewability, and eBook availability.
Can I embed book previews on my own site?
Yes, the Embedded Viewer API lets you embed Google Books previews on your own website and programmatically control them.
Who uses the Google Books APIs?
Case studies mention WorldCat, GoodReads, and the University of California Libraries as users of the Google Books APIs.
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