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Google Books API

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Overview

Learn to use the Google Books API so your app can search text and retrieve book information.

Google Books is a books API. Requests are authenticated with OAuth. It is served over HTTPS.

At a glance

Authentication
OAuth
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Unknown
Category
Books

Questions

Does the Google Books API need an API key?

Yes. The Google Books API uses OAuth authentication; the documentation explains how to get credentials.

Does the Google Books API support HTTPS?

Yes, the Google Books API is served over HTTPS.

What are alternatives to the Google Books API?

Other Books APIs include Bhagavad Gita telugu, Open Library, Ganjoor, Wolne Lektury, Kimi Quotes API.

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