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Books & Literature Domain Database: Publishers, Bookstores & Author Websites

Access the most comprehensive books and literature domain database for market research, publishing outreach, and literary industry analysis. Download categorized publisher domains, bookstore websites, author blogs, and literary magazine URLs.

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Book/Literature Domains
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Author Sites
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The Complete Books & Literature Domain Intelligence

Power your publishing outreach, author discovery, and literary market research with comprehensive book industry domain data.

Navigate the Publishing Landscape

The book publishing industry spans traditional publishers, indie presses, self-publishing platforms, literary agencies, bookstores, and countless author websites. Our books and literature domain database gives you instant access to over 85,000 categorized domains across the entire literary ecosystem.

Whether you're researching publishers for manuscript submissions, identifying bookstores for distribution partnerships, or mapping the competitive landscape for literary services, our comprehensive database provides the foundation for data-driven decisions in the book industry.

Publishing industry ecosystem map showing domain distribution

"In the publishing industry, understanding the digital landscape of publishers, agents, and authors is essential for anyone looking to navigate this complex ecosystem successfully."

-- Publishing Industry Digital Report, 2024

Books & Literature Database Coverage

Comprehensive coverage across all publishing and literary segments.

85K+
Total Book/Literature Domains
5K+
Publishers
25K+
Author Sites
30+
Sub-Categories

Traditional Publishers

Big Five and indie publishing houses

Bookstores & Retailers

Online and brick-and-mortar stores

Author Websites

Writer blogs and portfolios

Literary Agents

Agencies and talent representation

Book Reviews

Review sites and literary critics

Reading Communities

Book clubs and reader platforms

10 High-Impact Use Cases for Book Industry Domain Data

How companies leverage our books and literature database for growth and intelligence.

Publisher Discovery & Research

Identify and research publishing houses across all genres and sizes. Find the right publishers for manuscript submissions, partnership opportunities, or competitive analysis in specific literary categories.

Bookstore & Retailer Network Analysis

Map the landscape of online and physical bookstores. Build distribution networks, identify retail partners, and understand the bookselling ecosystem for market expansion strategies.

Author Platform Identification

Discover author websites, blogs, and platforms across genres. Build influencer lists for book promotions, identify collaboration opportunities, or research successful author marketing strategies.

Literary Agent & Agency Research

Access comprehensive databases of literary agents and agencies. Research representation options, understand specializations, and identify the right agents for specific genres and projects.

Self-Publishing Platform Analysis

Analyze self-publishing platforms, services, and tools. Compare options for indie authors, research market trends in self-publishing, and identify emerging platforms and services.

Book Marketing Service Discovery

Find book marketing agencies, promotional services, and PR firms specializing in literature. Build vendor lists for author services and publishing support companies.

Rights & Licensing Intelligence

Research rights agencies, translation services, and licensing platforms. Map the international rights landscape for foreign editions, film adaptations, and subsidiary rights opportunities.

Educational Publishing Research

Identify educational publishers, textbook companies, and academic presses. Research the K-12 and higher education publishing markets for content partnerships and sales outreach.

Reading Community & Book Club Mapping

Discover book clubs, reading communities, and literary discussion platforms. Identify promotion channels, community partnerships, and reader engagement opportunities.

International Publishing Market Entry

Research international publishers, foreign bookstores, and global literary markets. Plan international expansion, identify translation partners, and understand regional publishing landscapes.

Query Book Industry Domains via API

Integrate our books and literature database directly into your publishing and marketing systems.

Python - Query Books & Literature Domains
import requests

API_KEY = "your_api_key_here"
BASE_URL = "https://api.websitecategorizationapi.com/v1"

# Query domains in the Books & Literature vertical
response = requests.get(
    f"{BASE_URL}/domains/filter",
    headers={"Authorization": f"Bearer {API_KEY}"},
    params={
        "iab_category": "Books and Literature",
        "limit": 1000,
        "include_enrichment": True,
        "sort_by": "popularity",
        "format": "json"
    }
)

book_domains = response.json()

# Example response:
# {
#   "total_count": 85432,
#   "returned": 1000,
#   "domains": [
#     {
#       "domain": "penguinrandomhouse.com",
#       "company_name": "Penguin Random House",
#       "iab_tier1": "Books and Literature",
#       "iab_tier2": "Publishers",
#       "iab_tier3": "Traditional Publishing",
#       "sub_category": "Big Five Publisher",
#       "genres": ["Fiction", "Non-Fiction", "Children's"],
#       "headquarters": "New York, NY",
#       "submission_page": "https://penguinrandomhouse.com/submissions",
#       "contact_page": "https://penguinrandomhouse.com/contact",
#       "popularity_rank": 1250
#     },
#     {
#       "domain": "neilgaiman.com",
#       "company_name": "Neil Gaiman",
#       "iab_tier1": "Books and Literature",
#       "iab_tier2": "Authors",
#       "iab_tier3": "Author Website",
#       "sub_category": "Bestselling Author",
#       "genres": ["Fantasy", "Horror", "Graphic Novels"],
#       "social_followers": "3.2M",
#       "popularity_rank": 8420
#     },
#     ...
#   ]
# }

# Filter by sub-category (e.g., literary agents)
agents_response = requests.get(
    f"{BASE_URL}/domains/filter",
    headers={"Authorization": f"Bearer {API_KEY}"},
    params={
        "iab_category": "Books and Literature",
        "sub_category": "Literary Agency",
        "limit": 500
    }
)

literary_agents = agents_response.json()

# Export to CRM or use for outreach
for publisher in book_domains['domains']:
    add_to_outreach_list(publisher)

API integration diagram showing data flow to publishing and marketing systems

Books & Literature Sub-Categories

Deep categorization across all publishing and literary segments.

Publishing Houses

  • Big Five Publishers
  • Independent Publishers
  • University Presses
  • Small Presses
  • Digital-First Publishers
  • Genre-Specific Publishers
  • Children's Book Publishers
  • Educational Publishers

Bookstores & Retail

  • Online Bookstores
  • Independent Bookshops
  • Chain Bookstores
  • Used & Rare Books
  • E-book Platforms
  • Audiobook Services
  • Book Subscription Services
  • Library Suppliers

Authors & Services

  • Author Websites
  • Literary Agencies
  • Book Review Sites
  • Literary Magazines
  • Self-Publishing Platforms
  • Book Marketing Services
  • Writing Communities
  • Translation Services

"The publishing industry has transformed dramatically with digital platforms, self-publishing options, and new distribution channels. Having comprehensive data on this evolving ecosystem is crucial for success."

-- Digital Publishing Trends Report, 2024

Enriched Data for Every Book Industry Domain

Go beyond basic domain lists with comprehensive publishing industry intelligence.

  • Company/author name and domain
  • IAB Content Taxonomy (Tier 1-4)
  • Publishing sub-category classification
  • Genre specializations
  • Headquarters location
  • Submission guidelines URL
  • Contact page URL
  • Social media profiles
  • Domain popularity ranking
  • Open submission status

Sample data export showing publishing company enrichment fields

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