Smart Book Showcase For WordPress

Book sites often squeeze titles into ordinary posts or pages, where there is no good place for an ISBN, a format or an author bio. Smart Book Showcase For WordPress gives books their own post type and their own categories. Each entry holds a synopsis, author details, publisher information and other publication facts, so visitors see the key details about a title in one place.

Once your books are entered, you place them on any page with a shortcode. The display is responsive and you can pick from several layouts that put covers and descriptions up front. You can add affiliate links to book entries, and the plugin is described as working with most themes and plugins, including page builders. Authors, publishers, reviewers and book bloggers can all use it to keep a catalog tidy.

Features

• Custom post type for books: Each book is published as its own post, with room for advanced metadata, so your catalog stays organized and easy to manage apart from regular posts and pages.
• Custom book categories: Sort your collection into categories such as genres, so visitors can browse and filter the books on your site quickly.
• Shortcode book display: Place a book showcase anywhere on your site with a WordPress shortcode. The output is responsive and adapts to different device screens.
• Detailed metadata fields: Add author bios, publisher information, ISBN, format and a synopsis to each entry, giving readers the main facts about a book at a glance.
• Several display layouts: Choose from layouts and display styles designed to highlight book covers and descriptions, and pick the one that fits the look of your site.
• Affiliate links in entries: Include affiliate links directly in your book entries, which suits reviewers and affiliate marketers who point readers to retailers.
• Simple backend management: An intuitive backend interface lets you add, edit or remove book showcases without fuss, so keeping the collection current takes little time.
• Single and archive page containers: Single book pages and archive pages use a container for their content, and both are set up to respond to different screen sizes.

Best for

• Authors who want a book catalog on their own site
• Publishers presenting several titles and genres
• Book reviewers and affiliate bloggers linking to retailers