AI Book Search Tool

An intelligent book search application powered by Google Gemini AI and Open Library API. Search for books by topic, genre, author, or title, and get AI-powered recommendations.

Features

• Search books across any genre using natural language
• AI-powered book recommendations using Google Gemini
• Integration with Open Library's extensive catalog
• Clean, intuitive web interface

Setup

1. Get a Free Google Gemini API Key

1. Visit https://aistudio.google.com/app/apikey
2. Sign in with your Google account
3. Click "Create API Key"
4. Copy your API key

2. Install Dependencies

pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Configure API Key

Create a .env file in the project directory:

GOOGLE_API_KEY=your_api_key_here

4. Run the Application

streamlit run app.py

The app will open in your browser at http://localhost:8501

Usage

1. Enter your search query (topic, genre, author, or book title)
2. Choose search type: General, Author, or Subject/Genre
3. Optionally enable AI query enhancement
4. View search results with book covers and details
5. Get AI-powered recommendations and insights
6. Ask the AI assistant questions about books

Free Tier Limits

Google Gemini's free tier includes:

• 15 requests per minute
• 1 million tokens per day
• More than enough for personal use!

Technologies Used

• Streamlit: Web interface
• Google Gemini: AI recommendations and query enhancement
• Open Library API: Book search and metadata
• Python: Backend logic