What is causing my ebook to be unavailable in my country on Apple Books?

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What is causing my ebook to be unavailable in my country on Apple Books?

Good day, I need assistance with clarity on an issue surrounding my newly published ebook on Apple Books via Draft2Digital. The book is not available in my country or region, at least that’s what the message reads. I’d like to know if my ebook has truly been published on Apple Books and the reason(s) behind it not being able in my country.

Thank You.

Kindest,

Palesa

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Original Title: Newly published ebook issues

Posted on Aug 20, 2025 11:30 PM

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Answer 1

Tom Gewecke

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Aug 21, 2025 02:38 AM in response to LeratolaModimo

What is your country?

Apple simply does not sell everywhere. You can see the details at

Availability of Apple Media Services - Apple Support

What is the title of your book? Without that info, nobody can possibly check whether it is in the store.

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Answer 2

Aug 24, 2025 08:00 AM in response to Tom Gewecke

Greetings Tom,

Thank you so much for your response and assistance. I do see only Public Domain books are available in my country.

I’m based in South Africa and the title of the ebook is “The Weight Is Over”.

Kindest,

Palesa

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Answer 3

Aug 25, 2025 12:31 AM in response to Tom Gewecke

Noted with many thanks. Regarding Amazon, there my book won’t be found as they are not included in my list of publishers.

I truly appreciate all your courteous and timeous assistance. I will then now follow-up with Draft2Digital.

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Answer 4

Tom Gewecke

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Aug 24, 2025 08:34 AM in response to LeratolaModimo

I do not get any result when I search for your title in Apple’s US book store. At Amazon I get the one shown below

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Answer 5

Aug 25, 2025 04:06 AM in response to Tom Gewecke

My book’s UBL is https://books2read.com/u/m255w6

I’m not sure if it’s permitted, if so, kindly please check if anything shows on the available Apple Books icon herein.

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Answer 6

Tom Gewecke

Level 10

121,524 points

Aug 25, 2025 04:34 AM in response to LeratolaModimo

Yes!

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Answer 7

Aug 25, 2025 01:05 PM in response to Tom Gewecke

Awesome! Tom, thank you oh-so-very much!! I truly appreciate all your timeous and courteous assistance. Stay blessed and have a wonderful, productive day further and week ahead.

Thanks again.

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