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Reader Reading Preferences
How to set your reading preferences on BookAuth — favorite genres, preferred formats, and reading goals that improve recommendations.
Updated April 10, 20261 views
Your reading preferences help BookAuth's recommendation engine and AI assistant suggest books you'll actually enjoy. Setting accurate preferences also improves your ARC campaign acceptance rates.
What You'll Learn
- How to set genre preferences
- Preferred book formats
- How preferences improve your experience
Setting Your Preferences
- Navigate to Settings > Reading Preferences (or during reader profile setup)
- Configure:
| Setting | Options | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Favorite Genres | Select multiple from taxonomy | Powers AI recommendations |
| Preferred Formats | ePub, PDF, Paperback, Audiobook | Shown to authors in ARC applications |
| Reading Speed | Casual, Moderate, Avid | Helps set realistic ARC deadlines |
| Content Sensitivity | Select trigger topics to avoid | AI filters recommendations accordingly |
- Click "Save Preferences"
How Preferences Help You
| Feature | How Preferences Improve It |
|---|---|
| Browse page | Highlighted genres appear first |
| AI recommendations | Personalized to your tastes |
| ARC applications | Genre match shown to authors (higher acceptance) |
| Notifications | New book alerts filtered by your genres |
Updating Preferences
Your tastes evolve — update preferences anytime from Settings > Reading Preferences.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are my preferences visible to others?
A: Only genre preferences are visible to authors in ARC applications. Other settings are private.
Q: Can I select multiple genres?
A: Yes. Select as many as you enjoy — there's no limit.
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- Getting Started as a Reader
- Setting Up Your Profile
- Applying for ARC Campaigns