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title: ToolRouter — Use Case
description: Step-by-step guide for a real-world ToolRouter use case with agent-specific instructions.
url: https://toolrouter.com/tools/book-search/use-cases/find-books-by-topic
---
# Find Books by Topic

Finding the right book on a topic is harder than it sounds. A search for "machine learning" returns thousands of results ranging from introductory guides to dense academic texts, from outdated 2010 editions to brand new releases. Sifting through all of this to find the books that match your knowledge level and goals wastes time you could spend reading.

The search_books skill searches book databases and returns results with titles, authors, descriptions, publication dates, and identifiers. You can quickly evaluate which books are most relevant to your needs, check publication dates to avoid outdated material, and use descriptions to gauge the depth and approach of each title.

This is valuable for students researching topics for coursework, professionals deepening their expertise, librarians curating collections, book club organizers choosing selections, and anyone who wants to find the best books on a subject without scrolling through endless online bookstore results.

**Tool:** [Book Search](https://toolrouter.com/tools/book-search)
**Skills:** search_books

## Agent Guides

- [How to Find Books by Topic with Claude](https://toolrouter.com/tools/book-search/use-cases/find-books-by-topic/claude): Guide for Claude
- [How to Find Books by Topic with ChatGPT](https://toolrouter.com/tools/book-search/use-cases/find-books-by-topic/chatgpt): Guide for ChatGPT
- [How to Find Books by Topic with Copilot](https://toolrouter.com/tools/book-search/use-cases/find-books-by-topic/copilot): Guide for Copilot
- [How to Find Books by Topic with OpenClaw](https://toolrouter.com/tools/book-search/use-cases/find-books-by-topic/openclaw): Guide for OpenClaw
