Open Library Search

A modern React + Vite app for searching books and authors using the Open Library API. Built with responsive design, intelligent caching, and a clean user experience.

App demo

Quick start

git clone https://github.com/MetinVn/Open-Library-Search-API.git
cd Open-Library-Search-API
npm install
npm run dev

Features

• Debounced search: instant book and author queries with live results as you type.
• Rich results: book covers, titles, authors, publication year, and reading statistics.
• Author profiles: detailed pages with biography, life dates, top works, and verified links.
• Smart caching: IndexedDB stores search results for faster repeat queries and offline browsing.
• Filtering & sorting: refine results directly in the interface.
• Dark mode: seamless theme switching across all pages.
• Responsive design: works smoothly on desktop, tablet, and mobile.

How it works

• Search for a book or author. Results load incrementally with debounce to keep requests efficient.
• Click any author to view their profile with full bio and bibliography.
• Results are automatically cached, so returning searches are instant.
• Use the theme toggle in the sidebar to switch between light and dark modes.

Local storage & caching

Search results and images are stored in IndexedDB (browser-based database) across four stores: book_search and author_search for query results, showcase_data for featured content, and image_cache for book/author covers. This enables fast repeat searches and graceful offline browsing without hitting the API again.

Tech stack

• React, Vite, Tailwind CSS, Material-UI, React Router (navigation)
• IndexedDB for persistent, client-side caching
• Open Library Search API for all book and author data

Project structure

Code is organized under src/: pages (search, details), reusable hooks (search, debounce, caching), UI components, and utilities. Start in src/pages/ to explore the main app flows.