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

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

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Example results

Title
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
Format
Kindle Edition
ISBN 13
9780735211292
Description
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.
Series Name
Not provided
Series Number
Not provided
Average Rating
4.31
Goodreads Link
goodreads.com
Number of Pages
306
Cover Image Link
Cover Image LinkOpen image
Goodreads Book ID
59910150
Number of Ratings
1,427,686
Number of Reviews
83,793
First Published Date
2018-10-18
Awards
  • Goodreads Choice Award — Nonfiction (Nominee)
Genres
  • Self Help
  • Nonfiction
  • Psychology
  • Audiobook
  • Personal Development
  • Productivity
  • Business
  • Personal Growth
  • Leadership
  • Health
Authors
  • James Clear
Rating Breakdown
1 Stars
14,943
2 Stars
36,341
3 Stars
175,357
4 Stars
471,577
5 Stars
729,468
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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

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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.

What you provide

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
BookbookTextRequiredBook title, ISBN, or Goodreads book link, for example Atomic Habits.Example: 9780735211292
AuthorauthorTextOptionalAuthor to distinguish books with similar titles, for example James Clear.Example: James Clear

What you get

FieldTypeDescription
TitletitleTextBook title.Example: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
AwardsawardsListAward names and outcomes.
FormatformatTextFormat of this edition.Example: Kindle Edition
GenresgenresListGenres.
AuthorsauthorsListBook authors.
ISBN 13isbn_13TextISBN-13 of this edition.Example: 9780735211292
DescriptiondescriptionTextBook description in plain text.
Series Nameseries_nameTextSeries title.Example: The Kingkiller Chronicle
Series Numberseries_numberTextPosition in the series, including fractional positions.Example: 1
Average Ratingaverage_ratingNumberAverage reader rating from 0 to 5.Example: 4.31
Goodreads Linkgoodreads_linkTextGoodreads book page link.Example: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59910150-atomic-habits
Number of Pagesnumber_of_pagesNumberPages in this edition.Example: 306
Cover Image Linkcover_image_linkTextCover image link.Example: https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/173666…
Rating Breakdownrating_breakdownDetailsRating counts by star level.
1 Starsrating_breakdown.1_starsNumberCount of 1-star ratings.Example: 14943
2 Starsrating_breakdown.2_starsNumberCount of 2-star ratings.Example: 36341
3 Starsrating_breakdown.3_starsNumberCount of 3-star ratings.Example: 175357
4 Starsrating_breakdown.4_starsNumberCount of 4-star ratings.Example: 471577
5 Starsrating_breakdown.5_starsNumberCount of 5-star ratings.Example: 729468
Goodreads Book IDgoodreads_book_idTextGoodreads book ID.Example: 59910150
Number of Ratingsnumber_of_ratingsNumberNumber of ratings.Example: 1427686
Number of Reviewsnumber_of_reviewsNumberNumber of written reviews.Example: 83793
First Published Datefirst_published_dateTextFirst 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 per run

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

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
BookbookTextRequiredBook title or Goodreads book link, such as Atomic Habits.Example: The Hobbit
SortsortTextOptionalReview order, such as newest.Example: Newest
StarsstarsNumberOptionalOnly reviews with this star rating, such as 5.Example: 5
AuthorauthorTextOptionalAuthor to select the right book, such as James Clear.Example: J.R.R. Tolkien
Max Resultsmax_resultsNumberOptionalMaximum number of text reviews, such as 20.Example: 35

What you get

FieldTypeDescription
TitletitleTextBook title.Example: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
AuthorauthorTextBook author.Example: James Clear
ReviewsreviewsListReviews in the selected order.
Likesreviews[].likesNumberNumber of likes.Example: 866
Starsreviews[].starsNumberStars given by the reviewer.Example: 2
Commentsreviews[].commentsNumberNumber of comments.Example: 86
Review IDreviews[].review_idTextGoodreads review ID.Example: 2808080016
Review Datereviews[].review_dateDateReview date.Example: 2019-05-03
Review Linkreviews[].review_linkTextGoodreads review page.Example: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2808080016
Review Textreviews[].review_textTextReview text without markup.Example: Nope. Nawet kiedy desperacko szukam motywacji, kołczingowe pierdololo dalej na…
Reviewer Namereviews[].reviewer_nameTextReviewer name.Example: Acordul Fin
Goodreads Linkgoodreads_linkTextGoodreads book page.Example: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40121378-atomic-habits

Example result

For Book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40121378-atomic-habits, Sort: Popular, Stars: 2, Max Results: 3

JSON
{
  "title": "Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones",
  "author": "James Clear",
  "reviews": [
    {
      "likes": 866,
      "stars": 2,
      "comments": 86,
      "review_id": "2808080016",
      "review_date": "2019-05-03",
      "review_link": "https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2808080016",
      "review_text": "“The more pride you have in a particular aspect of your identity, the more motivated you will be to maintain the habits associated with it. If you’re proud of how your hair looks, you’ll develop all s…",
      "reviewer_name": "Acordul Fin"
    },
    {
      "likes": 108,
      "stars": 2,
      "comments": 7,
      "review_id": "2593977610",
      "review_date": "2020-04-11",
      "review_link": "https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2593977610",
      "review_text": "Well, there’s almost no single shred of original content here. It could be a fine book if it’s the first self-improvement book you have started to read.\n\nThe science is also flawed. He presents the fo…",
      "reviewer_name": "Amir Tesla"
    },
    {
      "likes": 66,
      "stars": 2,
      "comments": 1,
      "review_id": "4855939290",
      "review_date": "2022-07-22",
      "review_link": "https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4855939290",
      "review_text": "Nope. Nawet kiedy desperacko szukam motywacji, kołczingowe pierdololo dalej na mnie nie działa.",
      "reviewer_name": "marta (sezon literacki)"
    }
  ],
  "goodreads_link": "https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40121378-atomic-habits"
}

List author books

1 credit per run

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

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
SortsortTextOptionalBook order: popular or newest. Example: popular.Example: Newest
AuthorauthorTextRequiredAuthor name or Goodreads author link, such as Brené Brown or https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/162578.Bren_Brown.Example: Stephen King
Max Resultsmax_resultsNumberOptionalMaximum number of books to return, up to 100. Example: 30.Example: 5

What you get

FieldTypeDescription
BooksbooksListBooks in the selected order.
Titlebooks[].titleTextBook title.Example: Other Worlds Than These
Book URLbooks[].book_urlTextGoodreads book link.Example: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/247593404-other-worlds-than-these
Series Namebooks[].series_nameTextSeries name, if any.Example: The Talisman
Ratings Countbooks[].ratings_countNumberNumber of reader ratings, if available.Example: 25
Series Numberbooks[].series_numberNumberBook number in its series, if any.Example: 3
Average Ratingbooks[].average_ratingNumberAverage reader rating from 0 to 5, if available.Example: 4.24
Cover Image URLbooks[].cover_image_urlTextBook cover image link, if available.Example: https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/178117311…
Goodreads Book IDbooks[].goodreads_book_idTextGoodreads book ID.Example: 247593404
First Published Yearbooks[].first_published_yearNumberYear the book was first published, if available.Example: 2026
Author URLauthor_urlTextGoodreads author link.Example: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3389.Stephen_King
Author Nameauthor_nameTextAuthor name.Example: Stephen King
Author Photo URLauthor_photo_urlTextAuthor 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 per run

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

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
PagepageNumberOptionalGoodreads search results page to start from, for example 2.Example: 2
QueryqueryTextRequiredBook title, author, or keywords, for example Atomic Habits.Example: Atomic Habits
Max Resultsmax_resultsNumberOptionalMaximum books to return, for example 20.Example: 1

What you get

FieldTypeDescription
BooksbooksList
Titlebooks[].titleTextBook title.Example: The Hero of Ages (3 of 3) [Dramatized Adaptation]
Authorsbooks[].authorsListBook authors.
Book URLbooks[].book_urlTextGoodreads book page link.Example: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25198403
Series Namebooks[].series_nameTextSeries title, if any.Example: Mistborn [Dramatized Adaptation]
Ratings Countbooks[].ratings_countNumberNumber of Goodreads ratings.Example: 579
Series Numberbooks[].series_numberTextPosition in the series, if any (may include a part number).Example: 3, part 3
Average Ratingbooks[].average_ratingNumberAverage Goodreads rating, out of 5.Example: 4.62
Cover Image URLbooks[].cover_image_urlTextBook cover image link.Example: https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/142706…
Goodreads Book IDbooks[].goodreads_book_idTextGoodreads book ID.Example: 25198403
First Published Yearbooks[].first_published_yearNumberYear first published, when shown on the book page.

Example result

For Page: 2, Query: Mistborn, Max Results: 1

JSON
{
  "books": [
    {
      "title": "The Hero of Ages (3 of 3) [Dramatized Adaptation]",
      "authors": [
        "Brandon Sanderson"
      ],
      "book_url": "https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25198403",
      "series_name": "Mistborn [Dramatized Adaptation]",
      "ratings_count": 579,
      "series_number": "3, part 3",
      "average_rating": 4.62,
      "cover_image_url": "https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1427069882i/25198403.jpg",
      "goodreads_book_id": "25198403",
      "first_published_year": null
    }
  ]
}

Search quotes

1 credit per run

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

What you provide

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
QueryqueryTextRequiredBook title, author name, or topic to search for, for example "Maya Angelou".Example: Maya Angelou
Max Resultsmax_resultsNumberOptionalMaximum number of quotes to return, for example 40.Example: 35

What you get

FieldTypeDescription
QuotesquotesList
Tagsquotes[].tagsList
Likesquotes[].likesNumberExample: 89873
Authorquotes[].authorTextExample: Maya Angelou
Book Titlequotes[].book_titleTextExample: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Quote Linkquotes[].quote_linkTextExample: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/5934-i-ve-learned-that-people-will-forget-what…
Quote Textquotes[].quote_textTextExample: “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

Run this workflow from your own code. In Studio, turn on Developer mode and create an API key.

cURL
# First set your key: export FOUS_API_KEY='YOUR_FOUS_API_KEY'
: "${FOUS_API_KEY:?Set FOUS_API_KEY before running this example}"

curl 'https://api.fous.com/v1/query' \
  --fail-with-body --silent --show-error --max-time 120 \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $FOUS_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

Is Fous affiliated with Goodreads?

No. Fous is not affiliated with Goodreads. This workflow reads the public goodreads.com website and returns its data.

How much does it cost?

Each run costs 1 credit. 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; repeating the same request within a day may return the saved result. Fous checks this workflow automatically; it last passed a check on Sep 28, 2026.

What is a book’s average rating and rating breakdown?

Get book returns the average reader rating and counts by star level.

What are readers saying about a book?

Get book reviews returns public text reviews, with options for order and star rating.

Which books has an author published?

List author books returns an author’s books ordered by popularity or newest publication.

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