Literal Club

Literal is a modern social reading and book tracking platform with a GraphQL API that allows developers to manage and access reading lists, shelves, reviews, highlights, reading goals, book recommendations, and social reading clubs.

API

• Type: GraphQL
• Endpoint: https://literal.club/graphql/
• Method: POST with JSON body containing query and optional variables
• Authentication: JWT bearer token via Authorization: Bearer <token> header

Developer Resources

• API Documentation
• Developer Community Club
• Support

Key Capabilities

• Book lookups by slug, ID, ISBN, or search
• Reading state management (want to read, currently reading, finished)
• Custom shelves and reading lists
• Reviews and ratings
• Highlights and notes (moments)
• Reading goals and progress tracking
• Social features: follow users, join clubs
• Author and edition information

Authentication

Obtain a JWT token using the login mutation with email and password credentials. Tokens are valid for 6 months. Pass the token as an Authorization: Bearer <token> header on subsequent requests.

Links

• Homepage: https://literal.club
• API Docs: https://literal.club/developers
• Support: support@literal.club