Personal Book Collection

A user-friendly React application designed to help users search for books using the Open Library API and maintain a personal bookshelf using localStorage.

About the Project

This project provides an intuitive interface for users to search for books and manage a personal collection called "My Bookshelf". Users can easily add books from search results to their personal bookshelf and remove them when needed.

Built With

• React
• React Router
• Open Library API

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Ensure you have Node.js and npm installed on your local machine. You can verify if you do by running:

node -v
npm -v

Installation & Setup

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Yeabtsega1/personal-bookshelf.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd personal-bookshelf

3. Install the required dependencies: This step is crucial for setting up all the necessary dependencies used in the project.

   npm install

4. Start the local development server:

   npm start

   Once you run this command, the application will start, and it will be accessible at http://localhost:3000 in your preferred web browser.

5. Visit the application at http://localhost:3000 in your browser to view the app!

Contributing

Pull requests are welcome. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change.

Contact

For any queries or feedback, reach out to [email protected].

Known Issues

• There are currently no known issues. If you encounter any, please report them.

Future Enhancements

• Implementing user accounts for more personalized bookshelves.
• Enhancing search capabilities with filters and sorts.