Overview

AuthorBook is a publishing template for Jekyll that allows users to create and manage book content on their website. Developed by CloudCannon, a Cloud CMS for Jekyll, AuthorBook offers a range of features designed to simplify the process of publishing books online.

Features

• Chapter-by-chapter view: Users can organize their book content into individual chapters for easy navigation and readability.
• Full book view: Readers can view the entire book on a single page, providing a seamless reading experience.
• PDF view: The template includes a PDF view option, allowing users to offer downloadable versions of their books.

Installation

To install AuthorBook theme, follow these steps:

1. Add your site and book details in _config.yml file.
2. Add your cover details to _data/settings.yml file.
3. Set up a workflow to see your site’s output. This can be done using CloudCannon or Jekyll locally.
4. Ensure you have Jekyll version 3.7.2 or newer installed.
5. Install the theme’s dependencies using Bundler:

bundle install

6. Run Jekyll commands through Bundler to ensure compatibility with the theme:

bundle exec jekyll serve

Summary

AuthorBook is a Jekyll publishing template developed by CloudCannon. It offers a range of features including chapter-by-chapter view, full book view, and PDF view. Installation is straightforward and can be done by adding site and book details, setting up a workflow, and installing theme dependencies. This template simplifies the process of publishing books online and provides readers with a seamless reading experience.