=== Aster Ebooks ===

Contributors: asterthemes
Tags: one-column, two-columns, grid-layout, custom-background, custom-logo, custom-colors, custom-header, custom-menu, flexible-header, featured-images, threaded-comments, translation-ready, theme-options, sticky-post, footer-widgets, full-width-template, left-sidebar, right-sidebar, e-commerce, blog, education, post-formats, rtl-language-support
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 5.2.3
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GNU General Public License v3 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

== Description ==

Aster Ebooks is a stylish website template designed specifically for your digital library, ideal for authors, writers, publishers, or anyone eager to showcase their ebooks and educational resources in a natural and visually appealing way. This theme is perfect for those looking to easily display and promote their digital collections, serving as a visual treat for readers while ensuring a hassle-free experience. Its simplicity allows anyone to create an elegant online presence without needing technical expertise, much like an animal instinctively finding its way in nature. The design prioritizes readability and organization, making it simple for visitors to engage with your literary works. Aster Ebooks also offers effortless customization, letting you tailor colors, fonts, and layouts to reflect your unique branding. Compatible with WooCommerce, this theme provides a seamless platform for managing ebook collections and facilitating online transactions, making it a captivating and accessible solution for independent authors, publishers, and literary agents alike. 


== Installation ==

1. In your admin panel, go to Appearance > Themes and click the Add New button.
2. Click Upload Theme and Choose File, then select the theme's .zip file. Click Install Now.
3. Click Activate to use your new theme right away.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this theme support any plugins? =

Yes, the theme is integrated to work with following plugins:
* One Click Demo Import: This plugin is recommended to use for demo importing purpose.
* GiveWP – Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform: This plugin is recommended to use for adding donation forms and accepting donations.
* Contact Form 7: This plugin is recommended to use for contact forms on contact page.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0 =
* Initial release

= 1.1 =
* Added wp_reset_postdata() instead of reset_post_query().
* Done the changes in CSS file.

= 1.2 =
* Updated Copyright text.
* Updated Latest Post layout.
* Added Default Sidebar.
* Updated Search Latest post layout.
* Added cart page css.
* Added Checkout css.
* Updated Mobile Responsive.

= 1.3 =
* Added get start notice function.
* Updatede Menu Css.
* Updated 404 page css.

= 1.4 =
* Updated Getstart Function.

= 1.5 =
* Added 404 page settings.
* Updated Scroll Top reposnive.
* Updated Top Bar.

= 1.6 =
* Added Footer column settings.
* Update single post.
* Done Prefixing.
* Updated tag css.
* Resolved Copyright Issue.

= 1.7 =
* Updated getting start function.

= 1.8 =
* Added Icon Changer Settings.
* Added footer background color settings.
* Added footer background image settings.
* Solved left Sidebar Issue.

= 1.9 =
* Added Header Layout Setting.
* Added Scroll top position Setting.
* Added Site Title Size Setting.
* Updated latest Post  css.
* Derpriciated Function resolved.

= 2.0 =
* Added menu Text Tranform Setting.
* Updated woocommerce css.
* Adjusted the width of the website
* Updated the  slider resposive.
* Updated Get start notice function.

= 2.1=
* Added 404 Image Setting 
* Added Footer Heading Text transform setting.
* Updated Slider as per screenshot.
* Updated Menu Responsive Css.
* Added sidebar on 404 page.

= 2.2 =
* Added Default Images in all posts.
* Added sticky header setting.
* Added Pro and free doc links in cutomizer and on get start page.
* Done Prefixing.

= 2.3 =
* Added Number of Related Posts to Display Setting.
* Added Typography Setting.
* Rearrange Customizer Sertting And Added Separator.
* Added Scroll Top Shape Setting.
* Removed "/" from product and bundle links

= 2.4 =
* Added Post formats tag.
* Added Website Layout & Width control Settings.

= 2.5 =
* Added Adjust Sidebar Width Settings.
* Added Blog Content Alignment Settings.
* Added Read More Button in posts.

= 2.6 =
* Added Page Title & settings.
* Updated Footer Column Function & CSS.
* Updated Primary color Setting.
* Added POT file.
* Updated Theme Discription.
* Added Demo Import.

= 2.7 =
* Added Post layout Settings.
* Added Read More Button Settings.
* Updated read more button CSS and added hover effects.
* Added Page Title Height setting.
* Updated Google Fonts Library.

= 2.8 =
* Done Prefixing.
* Done Escapping.
* Added RTL language support Tag.
* Fixed deprecated function error.
* Fixed sticky header setting.

= 2.9 =
* Added Different Preloader Styles Settings.
* Added Menu's Font size setting.
* Added Siderbar heading font size setting.
* Added Site logo width setting.
* Updated checkout page CSS.
* Removed Redirection after activating theme.
* Removed Favicon From header.php

= 3.0 =
* Added Default footer widgets.
* Added separate function file for cutomizer settings.
* Fixed Sidebar heading issue.
* Updated Getstart CSS.
* Updated WordPress verion.
* Updated Description.

= 3.1 =
* Resolved Errors.
* Updated My account Page CSS.
* Fixed customizer settings.

= 3.2 =
* Added woocommerce settings pannel in customizer.
* Added woocommerce products per row option in customizer.
* Added woocommerce products per page option in customizer.
* Added woocommerce show/hide related products option in customizer.
* Resolved errors for show/hide option.
* Resolved css errors.
* Updated pot file.

= 3.3 =
* Added show/hide comments and time option in blog post section.
* Added show/hide comments and time option in single post section.
* Added copyright alignment option in customizer.
* Update demo import.
* Updated pot file.

= 3.4 =
* Added woocommerce products sale position option in customizer.
* Added featured image dimension option in blog post section.
* Added menu color option in header section.
* Added sub menu color option in header section.
* Updated pot file.

= 3.5 =
* Added show/hide footer option in customizer.
* Added options to change icons for blog post date, author, comments, and time.
* Added footer background attatchment option in customizer.
* Updated pot file.

= 3.6 =
* Added comment title option in single post section.
* Added related post options pannel in customizer.
* Resolved error in function.php
* Tested upto WP v6.8
* Updated pot file.

= 3.7 =
* Added footer widget title alignment option in customizer.
* Added show/hide copyright option in customizer.
* Added preloader background color option in customizer.
* Added preloader background image option in customizer.
* Updated pot file.

= 3.8 =
* Added wow animation for blog post.
* Added post image border radius option in Customizer.
* Added copyright font size option in customizer.
* Updated pot file.

= 3.9 =
* Added footer social icons panel in customizer.
* Added show/hide icon in footer social icons.
* Added footer social media links in customizer.
* Added footer social icons changing options.
* Updated pot file.

= 4.0 =
* Resolved minor CSS bugs.

= 4.1 =
* Resolved bugs.

= 4.2 =
* Added demo import button in admin notice.
* Added bundle section in getstarted.
* Added recommendation for urgency and countdown widgets for wooCommerce plugin.

= 4.3 =
* Added footer social icon alignment option in customizer.
* Resolved css responsiveness issues in the notice, get started, and theme wizard.
* Resolved css error for woocommerce.
* Updated fontawesome.
* Updated pot file.

= 4.4 =
* Resolved minor css error.

= 4.5 =
* Resolved minor bugs.

= 4.6 =
* Updated getstarted.
* Removed recommendation for urgency and countdown widgets for wooCommerce plugin.
* Tested upto WP v6.9

= 4.7 =
* Added description.

= 4.8 =
* Fixed global color prefixing.
* Added animation for sidebar and footer.
* Added first capital letter option in blog post setting.
* Resolved errors.
* Updated pot file.

= 4.9 =
* Added on/off setting of animation in customizer.
* Added topbar padding setting in customizer.
* Added slider button background color option.
* Added slider button lable color option.
* Updated rtl file.
* Updated pot file.

= 5.0 =
* Resolved css error.

= 5.1 =
* Updated Description.

= 5.2 =
* Version Updated.


= 5.2.1 =
* UI and UX Improvements.

= 5.2.2 =
* Refined Layout Sections.

= 5.2.3 =
* Optimized Frontend Performance.
== Images Screenshot ==

[Creative Commons Zero (CC0) License]
https://pxhere.com/en/license

Banner
https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1456593
https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1456587
https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1629589

Products
https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1462265
https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1215655
https://pxhere.com/en/photo/218787
https://pxhere.com/en/photo/146222
https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1327987

== Credits ==

* Based on Underscores https://underscores.me/, (C) 2012-2020 Automattic, Inc., [GPLv2 or later](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html)
* normalize.css https://necolas.github.io/normalize.css/, (C) 2012-2018 Nicolas Gallagher and Jonathan Neal, [MIT](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT)
* class-tgm-plugin-activation.php https://github.com/TGMPA/TGM-Plugin-Activation [GNU General Public License v2.0]
* Breadcrumb Trail: https://github.com/justintadlock/breadcrumb-trail, [GNU General Public License v2.0]
* Slick: https://github.com/kenwheeler/slick/, (c) 2017 Ken Wheeler, License: MIT license
* Magnific Popup: http://dimsemenov.com/plugins/magnific-popup/, License: MIT license
* Font Awesome Free 5.15.4 by @fontawesome - https://fontawesome.com, License - https://fontawesome.com/license/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License)
* Google Fonts: https://fonts.google.com/, License: Apache License, version 2.0
* Web Fonts: https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT
* TGM, Author: GaryJones, Source: https://github.com/TGMPA/TGM-Plugin-Activation/blob/develop/LICENSE.md ,License: GNU General Public License v2.0
* WOW.js: https://github.com/matthieua/WOW/, (c) 2016 Matthieu Aussaguel, License: GPLv3 https://github.com/matthieua/WOW/blob/master/README.md
* Animate.css: https://github.com/animate-css/animate.css/, (c) 2021 Daniel Eden, License: MIT https://github.com/animate-css/animate.css/blob/main/LICENSE