We have an "Embargo" feature that effectively puts your published book in an "unlisted" state in our bookstore.

Here is our description of the feature:

"This feature lets your book show up with direct navigation to your book's landing page, but prevents the book from showing up in any lists on Leanpub such as new releases, bestsellers, also by this author, your author profile page, etc. We also ask search engines not to index your book's landing page if it's embargoed. Finally, using this feature will add an EMBARGO header to your book landing page."

To find the "Embargo" feature, go to the "Embargo" page for your book here:

...making sure to replace YOUR_BOOK with your book's unique web address.

You can also find the "...." page on your book's "Overview" page:

Here is what the Embargo page looks like:

To set your book to the Embargo state, tick the box next to "Embargo This Book":

Finally, click the "Update Book" button:

After a couple of minutes, if you go to your book's landing page (you may need to refresh the page in your browser), you will see the Embargo message at the top of the page:

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