Subscription Boxes For Readers
These Monthly Literary Boxes Bring Joy to Book-Lovers' Doorsteps
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There is nothing quite like the exciting suspense of arriving home to a cardboard box on your doorstep, not knowing what's inside. Sure, sometimes it turns out to be that pack of sponges that you forgot about Amazon Prime-ing last week . . . but other times, it's a parcel filled with books, edible goodies, and fun products. Or, in any case, it could be if you check out our list of literary subscription boxes.
POPSUGAR's own monthly subscription delivery service often features books (like Lisa Sugar's Power Your Happy or Chrissy Teigen's fabulous cookbook), but if you're craving more page-turners then you've got plenty of options. Bookworms, grab your wallets; these magical subscriptions will fill your bookshelves — and your hearts — with joy.
1 Once Upon a Book Club Box
What's in it? "Each month you'll receive a book (can be paperback or hardcover) to read, a 5x7-inch quote print, along with 2-4 corresponding gifts to match a quote/item mentioned in the book. Each individually wrapped with a page number. Readers open the gifts as they finish the corresponding page."
Who is it for? Book-lovers who like an interactive reading experience
How much does it cost? $35 per month plus shipping, or less if prepaid for multiple months
2 The Nerdy Bookworm Box
What's in it? A gift-wrapped book, along with "4-6 related items, our 32-page mini-magazine, and exclusive access to online interactive content for you to enjoy as you read the book."
Who is it for? Fantasy and science fiction book-lovers
How much does it cost? $39 per month plus shipping, or less if prepaid for multiple months
3 Quarterly Literary Box
What's in it? Three or more books picked by a featured author, exclusive handwritten annotations, and "bookish goods for diehard book-lovers."
Who is it for? People looking for a personalized way to find new reading material
How much does it cost? $50 every three months plus shipping
4 Novel Tea Club
What's in it? "All you need for a good night in — a novel, a delicious beverage, and a few somethings extra to make the night special."
Who is it for? Book-lovers with a penchant for tea and cozy nights in
How much does it cost? $28 per month (shipping included in US and Canada)
5 Uppercase Box
What's in it? "Each month you’ll receive a wonderful and personally curated package with a brand-new young adult book, author signature, and exclusive bookish items, plus more!"
Who is it for? Young adult readers who treasure author interactions
How much does it cost? $23 per month plus shipping, or $14 per month for the book only
6 The Bookish Box
What's in it? "Every month you will receive a [literature-inspired] shirt by Appraising Pages Shop and 3-5 home, beauty, and fashion items."
Who is it for? Stylish bookworms
How much does it cost? $30-$32 per month plus shipping ($19 per month plus shipping for a no-shirt option)
7 Beaulitful Reads
What's in it? "Each month we will be sending a newly released romantic chick lit book and 1-2 specially curated items. You can expect high quality, small shop sourced, literary inspired goods."
Who is it for? Chick-lit readers
How much does it cost? $29 per month plus shipping
8 Bookishly Tea and Book Club
What's in it? "A surprise vintage paperback, some lovely stationery, and delicious tea."
Who is it for? Vintage book-lovers with a need for caffeine
How much does it cost? $47 per month plus any additional shipping costs
9 The Best Damn Book Box
What's in it? "All the Bookish-delightfulness you could ever dream of, delivered to your door monthly."
Who is it for? Book-lovers of all sorts
How much does it cost? $40 per month plus shipping, or less if prepaid for multiple boxes
10 Muse Monthly
What's in it? "Every month, you will get a new novel and a full box or tin of tea on your doorstep!"
Who is it for? Lovers of books and tea who are interested in new and diverse authors
How much does it cost? $30 per month plus shipping, or less if prepaid for multiple boxes
11 Cozy Reader Club
What's in it? "In each Cozy Reader Club box, you'll discover: a recently released hardcover women's fiction novel, artisan coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, beautiful handmade items, and gourmet handcrafted treats."
Who is it for? Cozy female readers looking for some "me" time
How much does it cost? $65 per month plus shipping, or less if prepaid for multiple boxes
12 Fairyloot
What's in it? "Every box will have 4-6 goodies along with an exciting new YA fantasy book."
Who is it for? YA fantasy book-lovers
How much does it cost? $34 per month plus shipping, or less if prepaid for multiple months
13 OwlCrate
What's in it? "Each month's OwlCrate is tailored to a fun theme (past themes include MAGIC, MYTHS & LEGENDS, and DIVERSITY) and will contain one new Young Adult novel, as well as 3-5 other bookish treats to help you get your nerd on."
Who is it for? Young adult fiction readers
How much does it cost? $30 per month plus shipping, or less if prepaid for multiple boxes
14 Illumicrate
What's in it? "A newly released book and a supply of fun, bookish goodies, like bookmarks, jewellery, stationery, and more."
Who is it for? Book-lovers of all sorts
How much does it cost? $39 per quarter plus shipping
