About the API:
An API with one of the largest book databases on the internet. Be able to get popular books by genre, get their synopsis, books of the year, popularity by genre, and much more.
This API will receive, for example, the name of the Book and you will receive its publishing date, its author, its rating, and its cover picture.
At another endpoint, you will pass the genre of your choice and the year, and you will be receiving the most popular and most awarded books of that genre in that year.
This API is ideal for those developers that want to create an app for book enthusiasts. Get ready to serve your users with recommendations based on their preferences, and give them additional information about a book before they decide to buy it, and customize their experience.
Besides API call limitations per month, there are no other limitations.
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curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/382/book+database+api/300/search+book+by+name&bookname=Required' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
{"book_id":2767052,"name":"The Hunger Games #1The Hunger Games","cover":"https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1586722975i/2767052.jpg","url":"https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2767052","authors":["Suzanne Collins"],"rating":4.33,"pages":374,"published_date":"September 14, 2008","_note":"Response truncated for documentation purposes"}
curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/382/book+database+api/301/get+book+info+by+id&bookID=Required' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
[{"book_id":199515825,"name":"All This & More","cover":"https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1705105878l/199515825._SY475_.jpg","url":"https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199515825-all-this-more"},{"book_id":202950650,"name":"The Book of Elsewhere","cover":"https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1705250763l/202950650._SX318_.jpg","url":"https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/202950650-the-book-of-elsewhere"},{"book_id":200234471,"name":"Whoever You Are, Honey","cover":"https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1704383122l/200234471._SY475_.jpg","url":"https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/200234471-whoever-you-are-honey"},{"book_id":198663065,"name":"Made for You","cover":"https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1701371512l/198663065._SY475_.jpg","url":"https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/198663065-made-for-you"},{"book_id":200488206,"name":"The Deading","cover":"https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1699110391l/200488206._SY475_.jpg","url":"https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/200488206-the-deading"},{"book_id":195790798,"name":"The West Passage","cover":"https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1692904499l/195790798._SY475_.jpg","url":"https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195790798-the-west-passage"},{"book_id":195790688,"name":"State of Paradise","cover":"https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1705608078l/195790688._SY475_.jpg","url":"https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195790688-state-of-paradise"},{"book_id":201626899,"name":"These Deathless Shores","cover":"https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1701096449l/201626899._SY475_.jpg","url":"https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/201626899-these-deathless-shores"},{"book_id":60305959,"name":"The Spice Gate","cover":"https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1702084308l/60305959.jpg","url":"https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60305959-the-spice-gate"},{"book_id":199392395,"name":"This Great Hemisphere","cover":"https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1702931000l/199392395._SY475_.jpg","url":"https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199392395-this-great-hemisphere"}]
curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/382/book+database+api/302/weekly+popular+books+by+genre&genre=Required' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
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[Required] Should be Bearer access_key. See "Your API Access Key" above when you are subscribed. |
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Each endpoint returns detailed information about books. The "Search book by name" endpoint provides a list of books with their names, authors, ratings, and cover images. The "Get Book info by ID" endpoint returns comprehensive details including the book's synopsis, published date, and page count. The "Weekly Popular Books by Genre" endpoint lists popular books in a specified genre.
Key fields in the response data include "book_id," "name," "authors," "rating," "published_date," "synopsis," and "cover." For example, the "Get Book info by ID" endpoint includes "pages" and "synopsis," while the "Search book by name" endpoint includes "url" for more details.
The "Search book by name" endpoint accepts a book name as a parameter, where spaces are replaced by '+'. The "Weekly Popular Books by Genre" endpoint requires a genre and optionally a year to filter results. The "Get Book info by ID" endpoint uses the book's unique ID to retrieve specific information.
The response data is organized in JSON format. Each endpoint returns an array of objects or a single object, depending on the request. For instance, the "Search book by name" returns an array of book objects, while "Get Book info by ID" returns a single book object with detailed attributes.
The "Search book by name" provides a list of books with basic details. The "Get Book info by ID" offers in-depth information, including synopsis and publication details. The "Weekly Popular Books by Genre" highlights trending titles in specific genres, showcasing their popularity over recent weeks.
Data accuracy is maintained through regular updates and quality checks from reliable sources, such as Goodreads. The API aggregates information from various databases, ensuring that users receive current and accurate book details.
Typical use cases include developing book recommendation apps, creating reading lists, and providing detailed book information for e-commerce platforms. Developers can enhance user experience by offering personalized suggestions based on genre preferences or popular titles.
Users can utilize the returned data by integrating it into applications to display book details, ratings, and cover images. For example, they can create a user-friendly interface that allows users to search for books, view detailed information, and explore popular titles by genre.
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