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Goodreads returns public book searches, matched-book details with variable editions, popular or newest reviews, author books by popularity or date, and up to 100 quotes.

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Get one Goodreads book’s details, reader ratings, and edition information by title, ISBN, or book link. A title uses the best search match; edition details can vary.

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Book

Book title, ISBN, or Goodreads book link, for example Atomic Habits.

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AuthorOptional

Author to distinguish books with similar titles, for example James Clear.

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Example results

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

4.3(1.4M)

Written reviews83.8K

Pages306

First publishedOct 18, 2018

The instant New York Times bestseller. Over 1 million copies sold! Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving--every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results. If you're having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn't you. The problem is your system. Bad habits repeat themselves again and again not because you don't want to change, but because you have the wrong system for change. You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. Here, you'll get a proven system that can take you to new heights. Clear is known for his ability to distill complex topics into simple behaviors that can be easily applied to daily life and work. Here, he draws on the most proven ideas from biology, psychology, and neuroscience to create an easy-to-understand guide for making good habits inevitable and bad habits impossible. Along the way, readers will be inspired and entertained with true stories from Olympic gold medalists, award-winning artists, business leaders, life-saving physicians, and star comedians who have used the science of small habits to master their craft and vault to the top of their field. Learn how to: - make time for new habits (even when life gets crazy); - overcome a lack of motivation and willpower; - design your environment to make success easier; - get back on track when you fall off course;...and much more. Atomic Habits will reshape the way you think about progress and success, and give you the tools and strategies you need to transform your habits--whether you are a team looking to win a championship, an organization hoping to redefine an industry, or simply an individual who wishes to quit smoking, lose weight, reduce stress, or achieve any other goal.

Edition: Kindle Edition
ISBN-13: 9780735211292

Rating breakdown

5 stars: 729.5K
4 stars: 471.6K
3 stars: 175.4K
2 stars: 36.3K
1 star: 14.9K

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Awards

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About the Goodreads tool

Search books returns public listings by title, author, or keywords; provide a query, with optional page and result maximum.

Get book returns details, ratings, and edition information; provide a title, ISBN, or book link, optionally with an author.

Get book reviews returns public text reviews; List author books returns an author’s titles; Search quotes finds quotes by title, author, or topic.

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Get book

1 credit

Get one Goodreads book’s details, reader ratings, and edition information by title, ISBN, or book link. A title uses the best search match; edition details can vary.

What you provide

Field	Type	Required	Description
Book`book`	Text	Required	Book title, ISBN, or Goodreads book link, for example Atomic Habits.Example: 9780735211292
Author`author`	Text	Optional	Author to distinguish books with similar titles, for example James Clear.Example: James Clear

What you get

Field	Type	Description
Title`title`	Text	Book title.Example: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
Awards`awards`	List	Award names and outcomes.
Format`format`	Text	Format of this edition.Example: Kindle Edition
Genres`genres`	List	Genres.
Authors`authors`	List	Book authors.
ISBN 13`isbn_13`	Text	ISBN-13 of this edition.Example: 9780735211292
Description`description`	Text	Book description in plain text.
Series Name`series_name`	Text	Series title.Example: The Kingkiller Chronicle
Series Number`series_number`	Text	Position in the series, including fractional positions.Example: 1
Average Rating`average_rating`	Number	Average reader rating from 0 to 5.Example: 4.31
Goodreads Link`goodreads_link`	Text	Goodreads book page link.Example: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59910150-atomic-habits
Number of Pages`number_of_pages`	Number	Pages in this edition.Example: 306
Cover Image Link`cover_image_link`	Text	Cover image link.Example: https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/173666…
Rating Breakdown`rating_breakdown`	Details	Rating counts by star level.
1 Stars`rating_breakdown.1_stars`	Number	Count of 1-star ratings.Example: 14943
2 Stars`rating_breakdown.2_stars`	Number	Count of 2-star ratings.Example: 36341
3 Stars`rating_breakdown.3_stars`	Number	Count of 3-star ratings.Example: 175357
4 Stars`rating_breakdown.4_stars`	Number	Count of 4-star ratings.Example: 471577
5 Stars`rating_breakdown.5_stars`	Number	Count of 5-star ratings.Example: 729468
Goodreads Book ID`goodreads_book_id`	Text	Goodreads book ID.Example: 59910150
Number of Ratings`number_of_ratings`	Number	Number of ratings.Example: 1427686
Number of Reviews`number_of_reviews`	Number	Number of written reviews.Example: 83793
First Published Date`first_published_date`	Text	First publication date (YYYY-MM-DD), or year if only a year is known.Example: 2018-10-18

Example result

For Book: 9780735211292

JSON

{
  "title": "Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones",
  "awards": [
    "Goodreads Choice Award — Nonfiction (Nominee)"
  ],
  "format": "Kindle Edition",
  "genres": [
    "Self Help",
    "Nonfiction",
    "Psychology"
  ],
  "authors": [
    "James Clear"
  ],
  "isbn_13": "9780735211292",
  "description": "The instant New York Times bestseller. Over 1 million copies sold! \r\n\r\nTiny Changes, Remarkable Results\r\n\r\nNo matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving--every day. James…",
  "series_name": null,
  "series_number": null,
  "average_rating": 4.31,
  "goodreads_link": "https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59910150-atomic-habits",
  "number_of_pages": 306,
  "cover_image_link": "https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1736660900i/59910150.jpg",
  "rating_breakdown": {
    "1_stars": 14943,
    "2_stars": 36341,
    "3_stars": 175357,
    "4_stars": 471577,
    "5_stars": 729468
  },
  "goodreads_book_id": "59910150",
  "number_of_ratings": 1427686,
  "number_of_reviews": 83793,
  "first_published_date": "2018-10-18"
}

Get book reviews

1 credit

Get public reader reviews for a Goodreads book by title or book link. Choose popular or newest reviews, optionally restrict by star rating, and skip reviews without text.

What you provide

Field	Type	Required	Description
Book`book`	Text	Required	Book title or Goodreads book link, such as Atomic Habits.Example: The Hobbit
Sort`sort`	Text	Optional	Review order, such as newest.Example: Newest
Stars`stars`	Number	Optional	Only reviews with this star rating, such as 5.Example: 5
Author`author`	Text	Optional	Author to select the right book, such as James Clear.Example: J.R.R. Tolkien
Max Results`max_results`	Number	Optional	Maximum number of text reviews, such as 20.Example: 35

What you get

Field	Type	Description
Title`title`	Text	Book title.Example: The Hobbit, or There and Back Again
Author`author`	Text	Book author.Example: J.R.R. Tolkien
Reviews`reviews`	List	Reviews in the selected order.
Likes`reviews[].likes`	Number	Number of likes.Example: 0
Stars`reviews[].stars`	Number	Stars given by the reviewer.Example: 5
Comments`reviews[].comments`	Number	Number of comments.Example: 0
Review ID`reviews[].review_id`	Text	Goodreads review ID.Example: 8981900204
Review Date`reviews[].review_date`	Date	Review date.Example: 2026-09-28
Review Link`reviews[].review_link`	Text	Goodreads review page.Example: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8981900204
Review Text`reviews[].review_text`	Text	Review text without markup.Example: Just perfection. Andy Serkis' audiobook version is also highly recommended!
Reviewer Name`reviews[].reviewer_name`	Text	Reviewer name.Example: Mux
Goodreads Link`goodreads_link`	Text	Goodreads book page.Example: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5907.The_Hobbit_or_There_and_Back_Again

Example result

For Book: The Hobbit, Sort: Newest, Stars: 5, Author: J.R.R. Tolkien, Max Results: 35

JSON

{
  "title": "The Hobbit, or There and Back Again",
  "author": "J.R.R. Tolkien",
  "reviews": [
    {
      "likes": 0,
      "stars": 5,
      "comments": 0,
      "review_id": "8981900204",
      "review_date": "2026-09-28",
      "review_link": "https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8981900204",
      "review_text": "A classic filled with much of Tolkien's wit and excitement, the hobbit is a very well paced book which sometimes the LOTR struggles with. It reads like a children's book but is entertaining for all an…",
      "reviewer_name": "Mux"
    },
    {
      "likes": 0,
      "stars": 5,
      "comments": 0,
      "review_id": "7675778820",
      "review_date": "2026-09-28",
      "review_link": "https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7675778820",
      "review_text": "Just perfection. Andy Serkis' audiobook version is also highly recommended!",
      "reviewer_name": "Kristina Ellis"
    },
    {
      "likes": 0,
      "stars": 5,
      "comments": 0,
      "review_id": "8936893844",
      "review_date": "2026-09-28",
      "review_link": "https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8936893844",
      "review_text": "😍❤️‍🔥🤞🏼😭😬🫩🥹🫪😱🤦🏿‍♂️😆❤️",
      "reviewer_name": "Melissa_qq"
    }
  ],
  "goodreads_link": "https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5907.The_Hobbit_or_There_and_Back_Again"
}

List author books

1 credit

List an author’s Goodreads books with ratings, covers, series and first-publication years, ordered by popularity or newest publication. Public book details may omit some fields.

What you provide

Field	Type	Required	Description
Sort`sort`	Text	Optional	Book order: popular or newest. Example: popular.Example: Newest
Author`author`	Text	Required	Author name or Goodreads author link, such as Brené Brown or https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/162578.Bren_Brown.Example: Stephen King
Max Results`max_results`	Number	Optional	Maximum number of books to return, up to 100. Example: 30.Example: 5

What you get

Field	Type	Description
Books`books`	List	Books in the selected order.
Title`books[].title`	Text	Book title.Example: Other Worlds Than These
Book URL`books[].book_url`	Text	Goodreads book link.Example: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/247593404-other-worlds-than-these
Series Name`books[].series_name`	Text	Series name, if any.Example: The Talisman
Ratings Count`books[].ratings_count`	Number	Number of reader ratings, if available.Example: 25
Series Number`books[].series_number`	Number	Book number in its series, if any.Example: 3
Average Rating`books[].average_rating`	Number	Average reader rating from 0 to 5, if available.Example: 4.24
Cover Image URL`books[].cover_image_url`	Text	Book cover image link, if available.Example: https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/178117311…
Goodreads Book ID`books[].goodreads_book_id`	Text	Goodreads book ID.Example: 247593404
First Published Year`books[].first_published_year`	Number	Year the book was first published, if available.Example: 2026
Author URL`author_url`	Text	Goodreads author link.Example: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3389.Stephen_King
Author Name`author_name`	Text	Author name.Example: Stephen King
Author Photo URL`author_photo_url`	Text	Author photo link, if available.Example: https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1362814142p8/3389.jpg

Example result

For Sort: Newest, Author: Stephen King, Max Results: 5

JSON

{
  "books": [
    {
      "title": "Other Worlds Than These",
      "book_url": "https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/247593404-other-worlds-than-these",
      "series_name": "The Talisman",
      "ratings_count": 25,
      "series_number": 3,
      "average_rating": 4.24,
      "cover_image_url": "https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1781173110i/247593404._SY75_.jpg",
      "goodreads_book_id": "247593404",
      "first_published_year": null
    },
    {
      "title": "Dinah’s Hat",
      "book_url": "https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/256110566-dinah-s-hat",
      "series_name": null,
      "ratings_count": 19,
      "series_number": null,
      "average_rating": 3.63,
      "cover_image_url": "https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1785385167i/256110566._SX50_.jpg",
      "goodreads_book_id": "256110566",
      "first_published_year": 2026
    },
    {
      "title": "Stephen King 5-Book Box Set: If It Bleeds, The Institute, IT, Misery, Pet Sematary",
      "book_url": "https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/244686838-stephen-king-5-book-box-set",
      "series_name": null,
      "ratings_count": 7,
      "series_number": null,
      "average_rating": 3.57,
      "cover_image_url": "https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1767213083i/244686838._SX50_.jpg",
      "goodreads_book_id": "244686838",
      "first_published_year": 2025
    }
  ],
  "author_url": "https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3389.Stephen_King",
  "author_name": "Stephen King",
  "author_photo_url": "https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1362814142p8/3389.jpg"
}

Search books

1 credit

Search Goodreads books by title, author, or keywords. Returns books in Goodreads search order with ratings, series details, covers, links, and first published years. Results are limited to public listings.

What you provide

Field	Type	Required	Description
Page`page`	Number	Optional	Goodreads search results page to start from, for example 2.Example: 2
Query`query`	Text	Required	Book title, author, or keywords, for example Atomic Habits.Example: Atomic Habits
Max Results`max_results`	Number	Optional	Maximum books to return, for example 20.Example: 1

What you get

Field	Type	Description
Books`books`	List
Title`books[].title`	Text	Book title.Example: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
Authors`books[].authors`	List	Book authors.
Book URL`books[].book_url`	Text	Goodreads book page link.Example: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40121378
Series Name`books[].series_name`	Text	Series title, if any.Example: Mistborn [Dramatized Adaptation]
Ratings Count`books[].ratings_count`	Number	Number of Goodreads ratings.Example: 1427686
Series Number`books[].series_number`	Text	Position in the series, if any (may include a part number).Example: 3, part 3
Average Rating`books[].average_rating`	Number	Average Goodreads rating, out of 5.Example: 4.31
Cover Image URL`books[].cover_image_url`	Text	Book cover image link.Example: https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/165598…
Goodreads Book ID`books[].goodreads_book_id`	Text	Goodreads book ID.Example: 40121378
First Published Year`books[].first_published_year`	Number	Year first published, when shown on the book page.

Example result

For Query: Atomic Habits

JSON

{
  "books": [
    {
      "title": "Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones",
      "authors": [
        "James Clear"
      ],
      "book_url": "https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40121378",
      "series_name": null,
      "ratings_count": 1427686,
      "series_number": null,
      "average_rating": 4.31,
      "cover_image_url": "https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1655988385i/40121378.jpg",
      "goodreads_book_id": "40121378",
      "first_published_year": null
    },
    {
      "title": "The Atomic Habits Daily Calendar: 365 Powerful Ideas for a Better Year",
      "authors": [
        "James Clear"
      ],
      "book_url": "https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/242972506",
      "series_name": null,
      "ratings_count": 9,
      "series_number": null,
      "average_rating": 4.22,
      "cover_image_url": "https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1760923210i/242972506.jpg",
      "goodreads_book_id": "242972506",
      "first_published_year": null
    },
    {
      "title": "The Atomic Habits Workbook",
      "authors": [
        "James Clear"
      ],
      "book_url": "https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/235338333",
      "series_name": null,
      "ratings_count": 515,
      "series_number": null,
      "average_rating": 4.17,
      "cover_image_url": "https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1756351324i/235338333.jpg",
      "goodreads_book_id": "235338333",
      "first_published_year": null
    }
  ]
}

Search quotes

1 credit

Find popular Goodreads quotes matching a book title, author, or topic, ordered by likes. Returns up to 100 public quotes.

What you provide

Field	Type	Required	Description
Query`query`	Text	Required	Book title, author name, or topic to search for, for example "Maya Angelou".Example: Maya Angelou
Max Results`max_results`	Number	Optional	Maximum number of quotes to return, for example 40.Example: 35

What you get

Field	Type	Description
Quotes`quotes`	List
Tags`quotes[].tags`	List
Likes`quotes[].likes`	Number	Example: 89873
Author`quotes[].author`	Text	Example: Maya Angelou
Book Title`quotes[].book_title`	Text	Example: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Quote Link`quotes[].quote_link`	Text	Example: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/5934-i-ve-learned-that-people-will-forget-what…
Quote Text`quotes[].quote_text`	Text	Example: “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what…

Example result

For Query: Maya Angelou

JSON

{
  "quotes": [
    {
      "tags": [],
      "likes": 89873,
      "author": "Maya Angelou",
      "book_title": null,
      "quote_link": "https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/5934-i-ve-learned-that-people-will-forget-what-you-said-people",
      "quote_text": "“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”"
    },
    {
      "tags": [
        "1970",
        "inspirational",
        "stories"
      ],
      "likes": 31652,
      "author": "Maya Angelou",
      "book_title": "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings",
      "quote_link": "https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/512-there-is-no-greater-agony-than-bearing-an-untold-story",
      "quote_text": "“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”"
    },
    {
      "tags": [
        "1993",
        "advice",
        "complaining"
      ],
      "likes": 15356,
      "author": "Maya Angelou",
      "book_title": "Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey Now",
      "quote_link": "https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/14821-what-you-re-supposed-to-do-when-you-don-t-like-a",
      "quote_text": "“What you're supposed to do when you don't like a thing is change it. If you can't change it, change the way you think about it. Don't complain.”"
    }
  ]
}

For developers

Call it from your code with one request. Change the values in input to run it on new data. To get an API key, open Developers at the bottom of Studio, turn on Developer mode and go to API keys.

cURL

curl 'https://api.fous.com/v1/query' \
  --fail-with-body --silent --show-error --max-time 180 \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --data-raw '{
  "api": "@goodreads",
  "visibility": "public",
  "operation": "get_book",
  "version": 1,
  "input": {
    "book": "9780735211292"
  },
  "response": {
    "format": "json"
  }
}'

What you can do with it

Compare reader ratings across book search results.
Review star-rating breakdowns for a specific edition.
Analyze public reviews by date or star rating.
Track an author’s books by popularity or publication order.
Find popular quotes associated with a book, author, or topic.

Questions about Goodreads

Can I run it with my own inputs?

Yes. Change the inputs in Studio and press Run, or send new inputs from your code, or ask a connected AI assistant.

Can I call this Goodreads tool as an API?

Yes. Send a POST request to /v1/query with your Fous API key and the inputs, and get JSON back.

How much does it cost?

Each completed run costs 1 credit. Failed runs without a completed receipt are free; completed work can remain charged if delivery is interrupted. With pay as you go, a credit costs 1¢. Monthly plans cost less per credit.

Do I need a Goodreads account?

No. You only need a Fous account.

How current is the data?

Fous gets the data from goodreads.com when you run it. Some results are reused for up to 24 hours, and results that use your account or key are never reused. It was last verified on Sep 28, 2026.