Na, it’s not a book about the big search engine, but it’s a search engine for books. Wow, I don’t know whether you understood what I just writen but it sounds so confusing. Basically, it’s sort of a search engine, just for books and publications. So I tried searching for “Penthouse” and I found the correct one I am looking for. Sure, it is not the top few but at least this search engine has some substance. Well, Google’s supposed deal with Google Books (formerly Google Print) is to help users search for information inside books and publication and at the same time help authours and publications promote their books. So, basically, it’s like a library but it much easier to search for information. Of course, not all books are listed and you will most likely need to buy the books, but I think this is a good idea. There are so many books out there, but without information and ways to access the books, we will never know what they contain and which books to look for. Google Books will help ease this problem. It’s not perfect mind you, but at least the idea works to a certain extent.

It works just like normal web search. Just type the information you want, let’s say “Penthouse” and you will be displayed a listed of books (and publications) with the information requested. It’s that simple. Some will have limited samples of the book while others, you can access the book for free. And if you are an authour, you can submit your book to Google free of charge. Think of it as free promotion. Google needs all the information on your book or publication, they scan it completely but others won’t be able to access the book completely, only a portion. Something like a little snipplet. Plus, Google will place adwords below your publication! What does this mean? Well, it means that you will get paid whenever someone clicks on an advertisement when viewing your publication online! Wow, Google must be a Saint sent from Heaven to book authours.

I think people should make use of this wonderful feature by Google. And I hope Google will keep on increasing the number of books they index. Perhaps one day we will have a complete collection of all the books published in the world?