Reading is an excellent way to spend your free time, but finding what to read can be such a hassle. You either have to go to a physical book store or browse online until you find something that catches your eye.
Getting a book subscription is a great way to find your next read hassle-free. You can either know what you’re getting in advance or be surprised, and isn’t that a great thing to look forward to each month?
Let’s look at some of the best and most popular book subscriptions.
1. Book of the Month
Book of the Month selects five new hardcover books worth reading that fit your preference. You can choose the one you’re sent for the month, or let it be a surprise. The subscription sets you back $14.99, and if you’re interested in more than one of the suggestions, you can get up to two additional books for an extra $9.99 each.
If you don’t finish the book in time, or want a break between titles, you can choose to skip a month and you won’t get charged for it.
Book of the Month offers a wide selection of genres, ensuring everyone can find what they’re looking for, and even gives you access to a platform where you can review your book selections.
2. My Coffee and Book Club
Books and coffee don’t go together for everyone, but this subscription box is for those coffee lovers looking for that perfect cup of brew while reading.
The My Coffee and Book Club gets you 12 ounces of gourmet coffee, and you can pick whether it’s ground or whole bean, as well as two new hardcover books of a genre that you’ve chosen. On top of that, you also get emailed an eBook selection monthly, so when you’re out and about, you can still read on the go.
For $31.99 a month, it’s a bargain.
3. Used Books Monthly
The Used Books Monthly subscription box offers three plans that feature one, two, or four books that range in price, starting from $6.79 for a single book and $17.49 for four. Buying pre-owned books is a great way to save some money. Given that most new books cost around $15, getting four gently used ones for almost the same price is a bargain.
The subscription service lets you choose genres you like; books can be tailored to your preferences and you can be surprised by the monthly selection. Before each subscription renewal, you have the option to change your plan and the number of books you get, which is great for flexibility.
Used Books Monthly offers an inexpensive way to find your next favorite book while giving old books a new home.
4. MyThrillClub
MyThrillClub caters to thriller, horror, and mystery enthusiasts. The subscription box lets you specify which genres you’re drawn to and provides you with two hardcover books that fit, with an eBook selection code you can use, too.
The box’s pricing varies between $18.99 and $192.00. Naturally, the longer subscription you sign up for, the more money you save. And, since signing up for many months is the most cost-efficient but also the longest commitment, MyThrillClub makes it a point that if you want to cancel, at any point, you can do so and get a refund for the months that you had left unused.
Give into the thrills, chills, and mysteries MyThrillClub offers.
5. OwlCrate
OwlCrate caters to young adult fiction lovers. The subscription box always follows a creative theme and is customizable to fit your tastes.
OwlCrate offers three different subscription plans—for one, three, or six months. And, again, the longer you subscribe for, the more you save. You have the option to change or cancel your plan at any point, so don’t worry about the commitment.
Pricing begins at $32.99 and gets you a hardcover book alongside “exclusive goodies from the author” and other book-related items. It’s a nice surprise to look forward to each month.
6. Once Upon A Book Club
Once Upon A Book Club offers four plans that begin at $49.99 for a monthly subscription and end at $570.00 for a yearly one. You can also subscribe for three or six months if you want, and you get to choose between getting a young adult or adult fiction box.
The included genres vary as past books have included contemporary, general and historical fiction, mystery, and fantasy.
With your Once Upon A Book Club box, you get a newly released book, along with a quote print from said book and three to five individually wrapped gifts that correspond to specific pages from it. So, when you reach a page that has a gift, you open it. It’s a great incentive to do some reading.
7. Introverts Retreat
The Introverts Retreat subscription box offers three plans that range from $18.99 to $39.99 per month and include different things. The lowest-priced plan gets you a novel, a bookmark, a sweet snack, and your choice of ground coffee, loose-leaf tea, or hot cocoa. The second tier gets you the book and the bookmark, but also a scented candle, bath salts, and scented soap. And the priciest box gets you all of the things listed in the previous two plans.
You have your pick of genres to choose from and can change your choice at any point. You also pick between a monthly or bi-monthly subscription or ordering a box without subscribing, so you can check it out before committing. It’s important to note that if you do subscribe, the subscription renews automatically until you cancel it. But don’t worry, you’ll get an email that informs you a renewal is imminent.
The Introverts Retreat box aims to help you create a cozy, peaceful reading environment with everything you get from it. It’s all about staying home and enjoying some peace and quiet with a good book.
Your Next Read Is a Subscription Away
All these subscription boxes aim to remove the hassle of having to go out looking for your next book in a physical store or online. Instead, they do their best to create a simple and easy process that brings your books to you without having to deal with stress or people.
You sign up, select which genres interest you, and wait to receive your box. Whether you want a box that comes with bells and whistles, or you’re only interested in getting a book, is up to you. With all this choice, it should be pretty easy to find your next read.