Book Universe — A Book Catalog Platform

Overview

Book Universe is a full-stack book discovery platform where readers can browse a catalog across genres, build personal wishlists, post reviews, and manage their own book entries once verified. The system uses JWT-based authentication, role-aware CRUD operations, and a search engine indexed on title, author, and genre. The frontend is built with React, Redux, and Tailwind CSS; the backend runs on Express.js with MongoDB for flexible schema and fast reads. Built end-to-end as a case study in shipping a production-grade MERN application — auth, validation, error handling, and clean component architecture.

Key Features

• Token-based (JWT) authentication and protected routes
• Search by book title, author, and genre
• CRUD operations for verified users
• Review posting and reading system
• Personal wishlist management
• Responsive UI with Redux state management