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Bookworm Theme
Bookworm Theme by MadrasThemes is a WordPress theme built for bookstores, bookshops and online book retailers. It works with WooCommerce to sell books and uses the native Gutenberg editor for page building, with ready layouts for homepages, shop pages, author pages and a blog.
- Version
- 1.3.5
- Released
- Aug 17, 2026
- Developer
- MadrasThemes
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Bookworm Theme 1.3.3
Version 1.3.3 · Sep 12, 2025
Latest
- ImprovedWOO 10.x compatible
What it does
Selling books online calls for more than a generic shop layout. Readers browse by title, by author and by genre, and they often want reviews and news alongside the catalog. This theme is shaped around that kind of store. It includes 13 homepage layouts, 9 shop list variations and 7 single product page designs, plus dedicated author and single author pages so you can present writers and their work on their own pages.
The theme is built on the Bootstrap framework and uses WordPress's Gutenberg blocks instead of a third-party page builder, so you edit pages in the standard WordPress editor. WooCommerce handles the store side, including products and checkout. Three blog page versions give you room for book reviews and literary news. The layouts are responsive, so the store adapts to phones, tablets and desktops. It suits a physical bookshop moving online as well as a store that sells only on the web.
Best for
- Independent bookshops opening an online store
- Online book retailers using WooCommerce
- Freelancers building sites for literary businesses
Features
Built with Gutenberg blocks
Pages are edited with the native WordPress block editor, so you can adjust layouts and content without adding a separate page builder plugin.
13 homepage layouts
Choose from 13 homepage designs as a starting point for your bookstore, then adapt the one that fits your brand and catalog.
Shop and product page variations
The theme offers 9 shop list variations and 7 single product page designs for displaying book listings and individual titles.
Author and single author pages
Dedicated author pages let you list writers and give each one a page highlighting their books and background.
Three blog page versions
Built-in blog layouts in 3 versions give you a place to publish book reviews, store news and other reading content.
WooCommerce integration
The theme works with WooCommerce, which manages your book products, cart and checkout for selling online.
Responsive Bootstrap base
Built on the Bootstrap framework with a responsive design, so pages adapt to smartphones, tablets and desktop screens.
Bookworm Theme older versions
- 1.3.3Oct 1, 2025
- 1.3.2Aug 24, 20251 improvement, 1 fix
- 1.3.1Jul 3, 20251 new, 1 improvement
- 1.2.18Jun 25, 2025
- 1.2.11Jul 25, 2024
- 1.2.5Nov 18, 2023
- 1.2.3Oct 13, 2023
- 1.1.9Jun 17, 2023
- 1.1.8May 18, 2023
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Bookworm Theme
Do I need a page builder like Elementor to edit this theme?
No page builder is required. The theme is built with Gutenberg blocks, so you edit pages using the native WordPress block editor that comes with WordPress.
Can I sell books directly from my site with this theme?
Yes. The theme is integrated with WooCommerce, which handles your products, cart and checkout. It also includes 9 shop list variations and 7 single product page designs for presenting your books.
Is there a way to feature authors on the site?
Yes. The theme includes an authors page and single author pages, so you can list writers and give each one a dedicated page connected to their work.
Will the store work well on phones?
The theme uses a responsive design built on the Bootstrap framework, so layouts adjust to smartphones, tablets and desktops and customers can browse and shop on any of them.
Is Bookworm Theme free?
The code of Bookworm Theme is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Bookworm Theme is this?
Version 1.3.5, released Aug 17, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Bookworm Theme?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Bookworm Theme automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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