Embedding Books on Your Website
How your published books automatically appear on your author website and how to customize their display.
Your published books automatically appear on your author website, creating a professional catalog that updates in real-time. This guide explains how the automatic book display works and how to customize the presentation.
What You'll Learn
- How books are automatically displayed
- Customization options for book listings
- How series are presented
- How book pages work
Automatic Book Display
Every book you publish on BookAuth automatically shows on your author website:
| Book Data | Displayed On Website? |
|---|---|
| Title | ✅ Yes |
| Cover Image | ✅ Yes |
| Synopsis | ✅ Yes |
| Price | ✅ Yes (or "Free") |
| Genre | ✅ Yes |
| Buy/Download Button | ✅ Yes — links to BookAuth purchase page |
| Reviews & Rating | ✅ Yes — aggregate rating displayed |
| Series Info | ✅ Yes — "Book 2 of The Dragon Chronicles" |
How It Updates
- Publishing a new book → it appears on your website automatically
- Updating book metadata → changes reflect on the website
- Unpublishing a book → it disappears from the website
- No manual action required — the sync is automatic
Book Listing Layouts
Your website's Books page shows all published books. The layout depends on your theme:
Grid Layout
Books displayed as a visual grid of cover images with titles below. Great for visual impact — readers see covers first.
List Layout
Books displayed as horizontal cards with cover, title, synopsis, and price side by side. Better for detailed browsing.
Series Grouping
If books belong to a series, they can be grouped under series headings with proper reading order.
Individual Book Pages
Each published book gets its own dedicated page on your website:
- URL:
/books/[slug](e.g.,/books/the-shadow-king) - Content:
- Full-size cover image
- Complete synopsis
- Price and purchase button
- Genre tags
- Reviews and aggregate rating
- Series context (prev/next books)
- Related books by the same author
Customizing Book Display
Featuring Specific Books
Highlight your latest release or bestseller:
- Set a book as "Featured" in the book editor
- Featured books appear more prominently on your homepage
Hiding a Book from Your Website
If you want a book published on BookAuth's catalog but hidden from your website:
- This isn't directly supported, but setting the book to Draft hides it from both
- For selective visibility, consider using pages instead of the automatic book display
Book Order on Your Website
Books on your website are displayed by:
- Featured books first
- Then by publication date (newest first)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I sell books directly from my author website?
A: The "Buy Now" button on your book pages links to the BookAuth checkout. The full purchase flow happens on the BookAuth platform.
Q: Do free books show a download button?
A: Yes. Free books show a "Download Free" or "Read Free" button instead of "Buy Now."
Q: Can I add books from other platforms (Amazon, etc.) to my website?
A: The automatic display only shows BookAuth-published books. You can add links to Amazon listings using custom pages.
Q: How do reviews appear on my website?
A: Reviews are displayed as a section on each book page, showing the aggregate star rating and recent review excerpts.
Related Articles
- Your Author Website — Overview
- Uploading Your First Book
- Creating & Managing Book Series
- Customizing Your Website Theme & Design