Goodreads Quotes Scraper

Goodreads Quotes Scraper collects inspiring quotes from Goodreads based on a search term you provide. It browses multiple pages and gathers quotes along with the author’s name, the number of likes, and a link to the original quote.

Features

• Searches for quotes using your chosen term.
• Navigates through several pages to find quotes.
• Gathers the quote text, the author’s name, the like count, and a link.
• Saves the results for easy access later.

Quick Start

• Set searchTerm and keep the defaults for a fast run.
• Increase pageMax or quoteMax when you need more results.
• Run the Actor and open the dataset output tab to view results.
• For a local sanity check, run npm run healthcheck (finishes under 5 minutes).

Use Cases

• Build a quote collection for writing prompts or inspiration.
• Analyze popular themes by tag and like counts.
• Power demos or tutorials with real-world quote data.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Description	Default
searchTerm	The term used to search for quotes.	"architecture"
pageMax	The number of pages to check for quotes.	2
quoteMax	The total number of quotes to collect.	10
proxyConfiguration	Proxy settings for the run.	Apify Proxy

Example Input

{ "searchTerm": "architecture", "pageMax": 2, "quoteMax": 10, "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": false } }

Output

Each result includes the quote text, author, like count, tags, and a link to the original quote. Tags and URL can be null when missing.

Example Output

{ "quote": "Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness.", "author": "Frank Gehry", "likes": 312, "tags": "architecture, design", "url": "https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/123456-architecture-should-speak-of-its-time-and-place" }

Limitations

• Goodreads may throttle or change layout, which can reduce results.
• Results depend on the search term and available public quotes.

FAQ

Why do I get fewer results than quoteMax?
Some pages have fewer quotes or are throttled by Goodreads.

Why are tags or URL empty?
Some quotes do not expose tags or a direct URL.

Legal Disclaimer

This tool is intended for personal and educational use only. Please use it responsibly and ensure compliance with Goodreads' terms and policies.