Book subscription boxes for the Avid reader

The contents of a Book of the Month box. Subscriptions start at 14.99/month.

Alex Wilson

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Alex Wilson, Reporter

The internet has undeniably made shopping so much easier and more convenient, and for avid readers, sometimes getting to the book store whenever one wants to purchase more books for their collection can prove to be an obstacle. Luckily, there are many sites that offer subscription boxes that send books right to one’s door.

  1.       Spearcraft Book Box ships monthly hardcover young-adult books to subscribers, as well as “handpicked bookish goodies.” The subscription offers three plans: monthly, three-months prepay and six-month prepay. The prepay options save subscribers money ($5 and $12 respectively) by essentially giving subscribers free boxes, but it is at a much higher price. The plans start at $29.99/month.
  2.       My Thrill Club! offers two hardcover thriller, horror or mystery novels on a monthly basis. They also offer a “Surprise Me!” option that will ship random books from the three genres. Boxes are shipped within 48 hours of an order, making it one of the more convenient subscription boxes. Plans are as low as $16.00/month.
  3.       BLACKLIT is a monthly subscription box that ships “a brand-new book by an author of color, 3-5 high-quality products from black-owned businesses, and a minimum of 5 discussion questions so readers can engage in thoughtful dialogue.” Plans start at $32.50/month.
  4.       Book of the Month allows one to choose from five top-rated books and they ship whichever novel was chosen for only $14.99/month. Every month subscribers will get a credit, which is used to pick monthly books; however, readers can skip a month and roll over their credits.
  5.       OwlCrate is a subscription box that sends YA novels on a monthly basis for $29.99/month. The shipment also comes with other items like pins, accessories and other goodies that align with the box’s theme.
  6.       Once Upon a Book Club offers many different genres for their monthly boxes, including historical fiction, mystery and more. The additional items that come with the box coordinate with the pages of the book, so they can be opened as the books are read. Plans start at $32.59/month.

All of these boxes make for a worthwhile subscription. If you enjoy reading and the conveniences of online shopping, a book subscription box is perfect for anyone.