Apple Books (and Music) "automatic downloads" doesn't work on Mac

In macOS, in Books.app, if I go to settings and check "download new purchases automatically" it simply unchecks itself in a matter of seconds. I've seen other people having this problem as well. I was wondering if there's any way to fix this; or if Apple knows about it. Also, basically the exact error happens in Music.app as well (Settings -> "Automatic Downloads"). The settings work just fine on iPhone.