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Accio-Books.com - search multiple sites for the same book.
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Accio-Books.com - search multiple sites for the same book.

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# [Accio Books 📚✨](https://www.accio-books.com)



Accio Books! header



**Accio Books!** is a one-stop search tool for all your favorite book sites. This project aims to save book lovers time by consolidating searches across multiple book-related websites into one convenient place.



## Table of Contents



- [Introduction](#introduction)

- [Features](#features)

- [Technologies Used](#technologies-used)

- [Usage](#usage)

- [Contributing](#contributing)

- [License](#license)

- [FAQ](#faq)



## Introduction



As an avid bookworm, I found myself spending too much time hopping between different book sites. To streamline this process, I created Accio Books—a simple but powerful tool that allows you to search multiple book sites at once.



## Features



- **Consolidated Search**: Search for books across multiple platforms including Goodreads, StoryGraph, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and more.

- **Dark Mode**: Automatically applies dark mode based on user preference.

- **Mobile Optimized**: Fully responsive and optimized for mobile use.

- **Built-in Localization**: Automatically directs users to their local Amazon URL based on browser language settings, without relying on third-party services.

- **Privacy First**: Minimal data collection, respecting user privacy. While it supports optional affiliate links to help maintain the site, non-affiliate alternate links are always offered.



## Technologies Used



- **HTML5**

- **CSS3**

- **JavaScript**

- **Local Storage** for saving user preferences



## Usage



1. **Search for Books**:

    - Enter the book title (author or ISBN optional) in the search bar.

    - Check the box to open results in a new tab if desired.

    - Click the 'Accio Books!' button to fetch search results from the linked sites.



2. **View Results**:

    - Search links to the book on various sites will be displayed. ISBN# will link directly to Goodreads page, but is less reliable elsewhere.



3. **Dark Mode**:

    - The site will automatically apply dark mode if it was enabled during the last visit.



## License



This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.



## FAQ



### What is Accio Books?



Accio Books is a simple yet powerful book-searching tool that consolidates searches across multiple book sites into one convenient place.



### Why did you make this site?



As an ~obsessed~ avid bookworm, I spent way too much time hopping between book sites. I made a custom bookmarklet that I personally used, but wanted to offer a more user-friendly tool. My aim is to help fellow book lovers save time by providing a single, simple search tool.



### How do I search Accio Books?



Just type in the book you're looking for, hit the 'Accio Books!' button, and search links from all your favorite book sites will populate.



### Is this service free?



Absolutely! Accio Books is completely free to use. Site offers optional affiliate links, but it doesn’t cost you anything extra.



### Can you see my searches?



Nope! Accio Books believes in transparency and respects your privacy. We use basic Google Analytics, but it doesn't provide any identifying info.



### Are you endorsing these sites?



No endorsements! I just love reading and wanted to make it easier for fellow book lovers to search their favorite sites all in one go.



### I have more questions.



Shoot me an email at [email protected], or check out my book blog [Bluestockings Read](https://bluestockingsread.com). I hope to bring more nerdy bookish projects soon!