Goodreads Scraper

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Thunderbit's Goodreads Scraper uses AI to help you extract book listings and detailed information from Goodreads in just a few clicks. Perfect for sales, marketing, and research teams looking to gather book data quickly and efficiently.
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Thunderbit’s AI-Powered Goodreads Scraper transforms how you collect book data from . By leveraging advanced AI, you can structure and export book listings, author details, ratings, and more in just a couple of clicks—no coding or manual copy-pasting required. Whether you’re a researcher, marketer, librarian, or book enthusiast, Thunderbit makes Goodreads data extraction fast, accurate, and accessible.

📚 What is Goodreads Scraper

The by Thunderbit is an AI Web Scraper designed to extract structured data from using artificial intelligence. With the , you simply navigate to any Goodreads page, click AI Suggest Columns, and then Scrape to instantly collect book data. Thunderbit’s AI reads the page, recommends the best columns, and structures the data for easy download—saving you hours of manual work.

Goodreads Homepage Screenshot

📖 What can you scrape with Goodreads Scraper

Thunderbit’s Goodreads Scraper is perfect for extracting both book listings and detailed book information. Here’s how you can use it for two of the most popular Goodreads use cases:

📚 Scrape Goodreads Books Listing Page

With Thunderbit, you can extract book data from any . This is ideal for compiling lists of books by genre, popularity, or recommendation.

Goodreads Books Listing Screenshot

Steps:

  1. Download the and register your account.
  2. Go to the destination page, for example: .
  3. Click AI Suggest Columns—Thunderbit’s AI will recommend the most relevant columns for book listings.
  4. Click Scrape to run the scraper, get your data, and download the file.

Column names

ColumnDescription
📖 Book TitleThe title of the book as listed on Goodreads.
✍️ AuthorThe author(s) of the book.
Average RatingThe average user rating for the book.
🗳️ Number of RatingsTotal number of ratings the book has received.
📝 Book DescriptionA short summary or description of the book.
🔗 Book URLDirect link to the book’s Goodreads page.
🖼️ Cover ImageThe book’s cover image.

📘 Scrape Goodreads Book Details Page

Thunderbit also lets you extract detailed information from any . This is perfect for building a database of book metadata, reviews, and more.

Goodreads Book Details Screenshot

Steps:

  1. Download the and register your account.
  2. Go to the destination page, for example: .
  3. Click AI Suggest Columns—Thunderbit’s AI will analyze the page and recommend columns for detailed book data.
  4. Click Scrape to run the scraper, get your data, and download the file.

Column names

ColumnDescription
📖 Book TitleThe full title of the book.
✍️ AuthorThe author(s) of the book.
Average RatingThe book’s average rating on Goodreads.
🗳️ Number of RatingsTotal number of ratings for the book.
💬 Number of ReviewsTotal number of user reviews.
📝 Book DescriptionThe book’s synopsis or summary.
🏷️ GenresGenres or categories assigned to the book.
📅 Publication DateThe date the book was published.
🏢 PublisherThe publisher of the book.
🔗 Book URLDirect link to the book’s Goodreads page.
🖼️ Cover ImageThe book’s cover image.

💡 Why Use Goodreads Scraper Tool

Scraping Goodreads data can unlock a wealth of insights and opportunities for:

  • Sales & Marketing Teams: Build targeted book lists for outreach, promotions, or market research.
  • Researchers & Academics: Analyze trends in literature, author popularity, or genre evolution.
  • Librarians & Bookstores: Update catalogs, track new releases, or compare book metadata.
  • Book Bloggers & Influencers: Curate content, compile reading lists, or analyze book reviews.
  • Developers & Data Scientists: Train models on book data, build recommendation engines, or power book discovery apps.

With Thunderbit’s AI-powered approach, you can extract structured, reliable data from Goodreads in minutes—no technical skills required.

🛠️ How to Use Goodreads Chrome Extension

  1. Install the Thunderbit Chrome Extension: Download the and register your account.
  2. Navigate to Goodreads Listing or Book Details Page: Go to any or .
  3. Activate AI-Powered Scraper: Click AI Suggest Columns to let Thunderbit’s AI recommend the best columns, or customize columns to fit your needs.
  4. Scrape and Download: Click Scrape to extract the data and download it as a CSV or Excel file.

For a step-by-step guide, check out and .

💲 Pricing for Goodreads Scraper

Thunderbit uses a credit-based system:

  • 1 credit = 1 output row (e.g., 1 book listing or 1 book detail).
  • Free Plan: Scrape up to 6 pages per month at no cost.
  • Free Trial: Scrape up to 10 pages for free when you start a trial—no payment required.

Choose a plan that fits your needs. Yearly plans are discounted and offer the best value.

TierMonthly PriceYearly PriceYearly Total CostCredits/MonthCredits/Year
FreeFreeFreeFree6 pagesN/A
Starter$15$9$1085005,000
Pro 1$38$16.5$1993,00030,000
Pro 2$75$33.8$4066,00060,000
Pro 3$125$68.4$82110,000120,000
Pro 4$249$137.5$1,65020,000240,000

Tip: The yearly plan is more cost-effective and is currently discounted.
Learn more on the .

❓ FAQ

  1. What is the AI Powered Goodreads Scraper?
    The AI Powered Goodreads Scraper is a tool that uses artificial intelligence to extract structured data from Goodreads pages. It automates the process of collecting book listings, author details, ratings, and more, making it easy to build datasets for research, marketing, or personal use.

  2. What is Thunderbit?
    Thunderbit is an AI-driven Chrome Extension that simplifies web scraping, data extraction, and automation. It’s designed for business users, researchers, and anyone who needs to collect data from the web quickly and accurately—no coding required. Learn more at the .

  3. How do I get started with the Goodreads Scraper?
    Simply install the , register your account, and navigate to any Goodreads page you want to scrape. Use the AI Suggest Columns feature to set up your columns, then click Scrape to download your data.

  4. What data can I extract from Goodreads?
    You can extract book titles, authors, ratings, number of reviews, genres, publication dates, publishers, book descriptions, cover images, and direct URLs. Thunderbit’s AI will recommend the most relevant columns for each page type.

  5. Is there a free trial available?
    Yes, Thunderbit offers a free trial that lets you scrape up to 10 pages at no cost. This is a great way to test the tool and see if it fits your needs before upgrading to a paid plan.

  6. How does the credit system work?
    Each output row (e.g., one book listing or one book detail) costs 1 credit. Your monthly or yearly plan determines how many credits you receive. If you need more, you can upgrade your plan at any time.

  7. Can I customize the columns I want to scrape?
    Absolutely. Thunderbit’s AI Suggest Columns feature recommends columns based on the page, but you can add, remove, or rename columns to fit your specific requirements.

  8. Is it legal to scrape Goodreads?
    Scraping publicly available data for personal or business use is generally allowed, but you should always review Goodreads’ terms of service and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Thunderbit is designed to help you collect data responsibly.

  9. Where can I find more guides and tutorials?
    Visit the for in-depth guides, including , , and .

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With Thunderbit’s AI-Powered Goodreads Scraper, you can collect, analyze, and leverage book data from Goodreads faster and more efficiently than ever before. Try it today and see how easy web data extraction can be.

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