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So you set up a download folder, that is where it expects new files. Then you can drop them in there and it should be detected for automatic import (if it is confident), otherwise manual import (where you select the author & book & format). You still need to add the author to the library in order to have it manage it.
I'll be on my computer later so if you're still having trouble let me know and I can try and put together a step by step guide.
I think mostly I didnt see any options for setting up the download folder, just different download options (like torrent and usenet etc).
You create a "Torrent Blackhole" download client, set the Blackhole folder to somewhere irrelevant (nothing should end up here anyway if you don't have an indexer setup, I set mine to /tmp). Set the watch folder to the one you want it to watch for new files.
When you add a book, it'll go in the activity tab and either auto import if it matches a book with your settings, or you'll get the option to manual import it and select the author, book, series, etc.
Keep in mind you still have to add the author under "Add New".
ah ok, got it to work with manual imports now, but I think maybe this doesn't really suit my use case. big thanks for explaining the readarr stuff! I can see why people would like it if they use the grabbing parts of it as well.