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Big Book API

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Overview

The Big Book API allows you to semantically search, filter, sort, and recommend books

Big Book is a books API. Requests are authenticated with an API key. It is served over HTTPS and allows browser requests (CORS).

At a glance

Authentication
API key
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Yes
Category
Books

Questions

Does the Big Book API need an API key?

Yes. The Big Book API uses API key authentication; the documentation explains how to get credentials.

Can I call the Big Book API from the browser?

Yes. The Big Book API sends CORS headers, so a web page can call it directly with fetch().

Does the Big Book API support HTTPS?

Yes, the Big Book API is served over HTTPS.

What are alternatives to the Big Book API?

Other Books APIs include Google Books, Bhagavad Gita telugu, Open Library, Ganjoor, Wolne Lektury.

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Listed from public-apis database (MIT).