ICloud on Air and IMac --- getting my books/pdfs

I've tried everything I can think of! I can't find my pdf and book library anywhere on my Mac Air and iMac (they are availabel on Iphone and Ipad of course, and on my home Macbook). What should I be doing?

Are the contents of your "pdf and book library" purchases from iTunes?
Or are they files you've procured from means other than iTunes (not judging)?
My understanding of iCloud is that, with the exception of music that it'll recognize with iTunes Match, it'll only synchronize content you PURCHASE from iTunes.

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