Reader Notifications & Activity Feed
How notifications work on BookAuth — what you'll be notified about, managing preferences, and your activity feed.
Stay informed about new releases, ARC opportunities, and community activity through BookAuth's notification system.
Notification Types
| Notification | When It Fires |
|---|---|
| New Book | An author you follow publishes a new book |
| ARC Campaign | An author you follow launches an ARC campaign |
| ARC Status | Your ARC application is accepted or rejected |
| Review Deadline | Your ARC review deadline is approaching |
| Purchase Receipt | You purchase a book |
| Club Activity | New discussion in your book club |
Viewing Notifications
Click the bell icon (🔔) in the top navigation bar to see recent notifications. Unread notifications show a badge count.
Managing Notification Preferences
Navigate to Settings > Notifications to control:
- Email notifications — which events trigger emails
- In-app notifications — which events show in the bell icon
- Frequency — instant, daily digest, or weekly digest
Activity Feed
Your Dashboard shows an activity feed with:
- Recent actions from authors you follow
- Book club updates
- ARC campaign deadlines
- System announcements
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I turn off all notifications?
A: Yes. Set all notification categories to "Off" in Settings > Notifications. Critical notifications (security, account) cannot be disabled.
Q: Why am I getting emails I didn't expect?
A: Check your notification preferences. You may have subscribed to an author's newsletter separately.
Related Articles
- Following Authors & Getting Notifications
- Getting Started as a Reader
- Applying for ARC Campaigns