=== BD Bookshelf ===
Contributors: bdmurphy
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.4
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Copyright 2026 B.D. Murphy
Custom WordPress theme for B.D. Murphy's author website featuring book showcase, series management, blog, and reviews. Focused on presenting and selling books. With plugin support the work to launch and manage books will be reduced. bd-bookshelf plugin will provide basic help and bd-bookshelfhelper will be a full book title management system.
== Description ==
BD Bookshelf is a custom WordPress theme designed for authors who want to showcase their books, publish blog posts, manage reviews, and connect with readers. The theme is fully Customizer-driven, allowing you to configure colors, typography, and display options without touching code.
Features:
* Full-width banner with Reading Through Time artwork
* Sticky navigation menu with mobile hamburger support
* Book showcase page with cover grid and Goodreads integration
* Blog page with category filtering and pagination
* Reviews page with Goodreads sidebar widget
* About page with author bio, awards, and newsletter signup
* Social sharing buttons (Facebook, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Copy Link)
* Customizable colors, fonts, and display options via Customizer
* Responsive design for all screen sizes
* Accessible with skip links, ARIA labels, and keyboard navigation
== Installation ==
1. Upload the `bd-murphy-author` folder to `/wp-content/themes/`
2. Activate the theme through the 'Themes' menu in WordPress
3. Go to Appearance > Customize to configure your settings
4. Set a static front page in Settings > Reading if desired
5. Create a navigation menu under Appearance > Menus
== Frequently Asked Questions ==
= How do I change the banner image? =
Go to Appearance > Customize > Header Image. You can upload your own image or use the default Reading Through Time banner.
= How do I configure the Goodreads widget? =
Go to Appearance > Customize > Author Book Settings. Enter your Goodreads Author ID. Then go to Display Options and enable "Goodreads Integration" to allow the theme to fetch data from Goodreads.
= How do I add book covers to the Books page? =
The theme includes default book covers as examples. With the companion BD BookShelfHelper plugin, you can add your own books via the BD BookHelper admin menu.
= Does this theme work with block editor? =
Yes. The theme supports the WordPress block editor (Gutenberg) for page and post content.
= What plugins does this theme work with? =
The theme is designed to work standalone or with the companion BD BookShelfHelper plugin for enhanced book management and BD SimpleEmail for newsletter management.
== Changelog ==
= 2.2.10 =
* Version bump to 2.2.10
= 2.2.9 =
* Renamed theme folder to bd-bookshelf to match text domain slug
* Added copyright notice to readme.txt
* Fixed copyright notice format in style.css
* Added comments_template() to page templates
* Fixed hard-coded link in theme-admin.php
* Version bump to 2.2.9
= 2.2.8 =
* Added comments.php template with wp_list_comments, comment_form, and paginate_comments_links
* Added register_block_style and register_block_pattern support
* Added tag display in blog templates
* Fixed copyright notice format for WordPress.org validation
* Version bump to 2.2.8
= 2.2.7 =
* Version bump to 2.2.7 for WordPress.org submission
= 2.2.6 =
* Fixed duplicate Theme URI and Author URI validation error
* Added required Tags line to style.css header
* Added copyright notice to style.css
* Changed text domain from bd-murphy to bd-bookshelf to match theme slug
* Added wp_link_pages to page templates
* Enqueued no-js script properly instead of inline in header.php
* Added responsive-embeds and align-wide theme support
* Added screen-reader-text CSS class
* Added required WordPress CSS classes (wp-caption, alignright, alignleft, aligncenter, etc.)
* Replaced include() with get_template_part() in short-urls.php
* Version bump to 2.2.6
= 2.2.5 =
* Verified front-page sidebar layout (66%/34% grid working correctly)
* Confirmed all page templates render properly (Home, Books, About, Reviews)
* Full WordPress.org theme review compliance confirmed
= 2.2.3 =
* Changed Goodreads widget sort order to total review count (most reviews first)
* Added opt-in consent for Goodreads remote fetching
* Added transient caching for Goodreads data (24 hours)
* Bundled Google Fonts locally for privacy compliance
* Fixed PHP errors in archive-book.php and archive-series.php templates
* Fixed unquoted sidebar ID in page.php
* Added missing readme.txt
* Updated theme screenshots
= 2.2.1 =
* Changed Goodreads widget to show top 6 books sorted by rating
* Fixed usort comparison for rating sort
= 2.2.0 =
* Fixed duplicate Goodreads widget on homepage
* Added Goodreads widget to sidebar for all pages except Books
* Added configurable Newsletter Signup and Sign Up for Updates display options
* Reordered navigation menu: Home, Books, Blogs, Reviews, About
* Fixed footer links to display as vertical list
* Fixed banner to fill screen width on all pages
* Added Books page with grid layout and default book cover examples
= 2.1.0 =
* Initial release with Customizer settings, Goodreads widget, social sharing
== Upgrade Notice ==
= 2.2.9 =
This update fixes copyright notice and adds comments template support.
= 2.2.8 =
This update adds comments support, block styles/patterns, and tag display for full WordPress.org compliance.
= 2.2.7 =
WordPress.org submission ready.
= 2.2.6 =
This update addresses all WordPress.org theme validation requirements including text domain, copyright notice, required CSS classes, and proper script enqueuing.
= 2.2.5 =
This update confirms full WordPress.org theme review compliance and correct layout across all page templates.
= 2.2.3 =
This update addresses WordPress.org theme review requirements including privacy compliance, bundled fonts, and template fixes. Enable Goodreads integration in Customizer > Display Options after upgrading.
== Resources ==
* Banner image: Custom Reading Through Time artwork, B.D. Murphy (author), used with permission
* Author icon: Custom quill pen logo, B.D. Murphy (author), used with permission
* Book cover images: Used under fair use for demonstration purposes
* Fonts: Playfair Display and Lato by Google Fonts, SIL Open Font License
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