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 # Bookboxd
 letterboxd but for books
+
+## Features
+
+- Search for books using the Google Books API
+- Create and manage personal book lists
+- Explore book lists created by other users
+- Like and comment on book lists
+- View detailed information about each book
+
+## Setup
+
+1. Clone the repository
+2. Install dependencies: `pip install -r requirements.txt`
+3. Set up your Google Books API key in `settings.py`
+4. Run migrations: `python manage.py migrate`
+5. Start the server: `python manage.py runserver`
+
+## Usage
+
+- Register/Login to create and manage your book lists
+- Use the search function to find books and add them to your lists
+- Explore other users' lists, like them, and leave comments
+- Click on any book to view its detailed information
+
+## Technologies Used
+
+- Django
+- Python
+- SQLite
+- HTML/CSS
+- JavaScript/jQuery
+- Google Books API
+
+## Contributing
+
+Pull requests are welcome. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change.
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