How to Find Books by Topic with Claude
Find books by topic with Claude and ToolRouter. Discover the best books on any subject.
Tool
Claude turns book discovery into a guided research conversation. Search for a topic, then narrow by asking about difficulty level, publication recency, and whether you want theory or practical application. Follow up on interesting results to build a prioritized reading list tailored to your learning goals.
Connect ToolRouter to Claude
1Go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
2Enter the details below and click Add
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Done — works on Claude chat, desktop, and mobile
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Book Search tool:
- Ask Claude: "Search for books on behavioral economics using book-search"
- Claude returns a list of relevant books with details
- Ask: "Which of these is best for someone new to the topic?"
- Pick the book that matches your level and goals
Example Prompt
Try this with Claude using the Book Search tool
Find books on systems thinking and complexity science. I want a mix of introductory and advanced titles published in the last 5 years.
Tips
- Ask Claude to rank the results by relevance to your specific learning goals
- Request a progression from introductory to advanced books for building expertise
- Check publication dates to avoid outdated material in fast-moving fields