Contact the Editor

We welcome your observations, corrections, and questions. The catalogue is curated by a single literary critic, and your reports help improve the experience for every reader.

When to Write

You may wish to contact us for any of the following reasons:

• Metadata corrections — an incorrect title, author name, publication date, or contributor credit.
• Category placement — a book that seems misfiled among categories such as Painting, Architecture & Form or Lives, Customs & Historical Worlds: Sources & Perspectives.
• File or reading issues — unreadable files, garbled text, missing illustrations, or a format that does not render on your device or browser.
• Accessibility problems — poor contrast, missing alt text, or screen-reader incompatibility.
• Privacy questions — concerns about data handling or the use of optional technologies such as cookies, where enabled.
• Copyright or rights concerns — if you believe a title may not be in the public domain in your jurisdiction, or if you hold rights and wish to discuss removal.
• General editorial observations — suggestions for new titles, additional reading notes, or corrections to our introductory essays (such as those in the Edition Insights, Inside the Classic, or Reader’s Guide series).

What to Include

To help us act quickly, please include as much of the following as is relevant:

• The exact page URL (web address) where the issue appears.
• The full title of the ebook, and the author if known.
• The file format you are using (e.g., EPUB, PDF, HTML, plain text).
• The device, operating system, and browser (if applicable).
• A clear description of the problem: what you expected and what occurred.
• If the issue involves copyright or rights, any supporting information you are able to share.

How to Reach Us

Please direct all correspondence to the editor, Sylvia Smith, at editor@ujayu.com. This is the only verified contact address for editorial matters.

We read every message and will respond as time permits. Because the catalogue is maintained independently, we cannot guarantee a specific response time. Thank you for your understanding and for helping us keep this library accurate and accessible.

Additional Guidance for Specific Issues

For metadata corrections, please include the source you consulted (e.g., a library catalogue or scholarly edition) that supports the correction. This helps us verify and update the record promptly.

If you are reporting a file or reading issue, note whether the problem occurs in the online reader or after downloading. For downloaded files, mention the software you used to open them (e.g., Adobe Digital Editions, Calibre, or a mobile app).

For copyright concerns, please identify the specific title and the jurisdiction where you believe it is not public domain. While we cannot provide legal advice, we take such reports seriously and will review the matter carefully.

Accessibility feedback is especially valuable. If you use assistive technology and encounter barriers, describing the specific element (e.g., a navigation link, an image, or a table) and the technology you use (screen reader, magnification software, etc.) helps us prioritise fixes.

For privacy questions, you may also review our privacy page (linked in the site footer) for details on data handling practices. If something remains unclear, we are happy to clarify.

Before You Write

You may find it helpful to check the FAQ page, which addresses common questions about file formats, downloading, and how we select titles. For category placement, browsing the category pages directly can sometimes reveal whether a book is already correctly filed under a different heading.

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