diff --git a/bookwyrm/views/books/edit_book.py b/bookwyrm/views/books/edit_book.py
index 97efaa27b..47b03b0cb 100644
--- a/bookwyrm/views/books/edit_book.py
+++ b/bookwyrm/views/books/edit_book.py
@@ -119,7 +119,7 @@ class CreateBook(View):
             return TemplateResponse(request, "book/edit/edit_book.html", data)
 
         with transaction.atomic():
-            book = form.save()
+            book = form.save(request)
             parent_work = get_object_or_404(models.Work, id=parent_work_id)
             book.parent_work = parent_work
 
@@ -229,7 +229,7 @@ class ConfirmEditBook(View):
 
         with transaction.atomic():
             # save book
-            book = form.save()
+            book = form.save(request)
 
             # add known authors
             authors = None