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Find your next favorite book with these 10 book subscriptions
Best Book Subscription Box (2023)
There's nothing quite like cozying up with a good book to relax and unwind at home. These 10 book subscription boxes — nominated by an expert panel and voted by readers as the best on the market — take the guesswork out of choosing what to read next and regularly send books directly to your doorstep.
Whether you're into romance, mystery, fantasy, or anything in between, there's a book subscription box for you.
- OurShelves
- Introverts Retreat
- The Wordy Traveler
- Authentic Books
- OwlCrate
- The Book Drop
- Banned Books Box
- Once Upon a Book Club
- Boxwalla
- To Bee Read Book Box
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No. 10:
OurShelves is a book subscription service that focuses on diversity and inclusion in children's literature. The team, which includes experts from academia, libraries, psychology, child development, and anti-oppression work, unearths books featuring racially and ethnically diverse, LGBTQ+, disabled, feminist, and other underrepresented characters. The hand-picked children's books are delivered to busy families, teachers, and librarians, and the company shares feedback with publishers showcasing the growing demand for diversity in storytelling.
Photo courtesy of Winter Caplanson/Introverts Retreat
No. 9:
Each monthly box from Introverts Retreat comes with a novel you select, a metal bookmark, a snack made by a small business, and your choice of coffee, tea, or cocoa. Also included is a soy candle, bath salt soak, and scented soap, which are all handmade with matching or complementary fragrances.
Photo courtesy of The Wordy Traveler
No. 8:
The Wordy Traveler offers a quarterly cure for wanderlust with their book club that transports readers to far-flung and romantic destinations around the globe. Each shipment includes one to six curated books and a few little surprises from around the world that connect to the box theme.
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No. 7:
Each Authentic Books box comes with a new book each month, paired with self-care items to help you relax and immerse yourself in the story. Goodies, like scented candles and treats, have a connection to the book and typically come from artisans and small businesses.
Photo courtesy of Lee Alexander / OwlCrate
No. 6:
OwlCrate is designed for young adult book lovers. Each box contains an exclusive signed edition of a new book, along with bookish goodies and an enamel pin. OwlCrate Jr. is perfect for middle-grade readers between the ages of 8 and 12.
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No. 5:
The Book Drop delivers a surprise paperback each month, curated and hand-wrapped at Bethany Beach Books, an independent bookstore. Subscribers can choose up to two genres, from historical fiction, thriller, romance, or fantasy options, which will alternate monthly. Subscriptions are also available for younger readers.
Photo courtesy of Banned Books Box
No. 4:
Banned Books Box is where literature defies constraints and challenges norms. Each month, subscribers receive one or two banned books, chosen from the past decade, for adult or young adult readers. Other surprises include thoughtfully designed bookmarks and hand-picked book-related items to enrich the reading experience.
Photo courtesy of Once Upon a Book Club
No. 3:
Once Upon a Book Club offers subscription options for adult, young adult, and middle grade books. Each monthly mailing includes a newly released novel (paperback or hardcover), quote print, bookmark, and three to five extra goodies with a connection to the book. Each item is wrapped with a page number, so you can open it as you finish the corresponding page in the book.
Photo courtesy of Boxwalla
No. 2:
If a book translated from Turkish and set in 1920's Berlin sounds exciting, look into Boxwalla, a bi-monthly book subscription delivering fine fiction from around the globe. Translated works, novels set in all corners of the world, and literary works beyond mainstream titles sets the service apart from other book subscription boxes. Every two months, subscribers receive a duo of books and a bookish item.
Photo courtesy of LitJoy Crate
No. 1:
The To Bee Read Book Box from LitJoy Crate offers a fully customizable "build-your-own-box" delivery that arrives quarterly. Subscribers can receive exclusive special edition books, personally signed by the author, and indulge in a series of unique bookish items.
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The Experts
Erin Hamm
Erin Hamm is the founder of Subscription Box Mom... Read More
Erin Hamm is the founder of Subscription Box Mom where she reviews and shares her love of subscription boxes with others through a website and a YouTube channel with over 42k subscribers. Her site features a list of free subscription boxes to explore. In addition to her subscription box business, she co-owns an online clothing store, Obsessions Clothing Co. When she is not working, she loves spending time with her husband and two boys. You can connect with her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Erin Hamm
Erin Hamm is the founder of Subscription Box Mom where she reviews and shares her love of subscription boxes with others through a website and a YouTube channel with over 42k subscribers. Her site features a list of free subscription boxes to explore. In addition to her subscription box business, she co-owns an online clothing store, Obsessions Clothing Co. When she is not working, she loves spending time with her husband and two boys. You can connect with her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Mary Balandiat
Mary Balandiat is the Founder and Creative... Read More
Mary Balandiat is the Founder and Creative Director of Beauty Cooks Kisses (which began in November 2011 as Nuts 4 Stuff). This is where she reviews and also shares her love of subscription boxes with others, in addition to a wealth of beneficial posts on beauty, style, health, fitness, DIY, recipes, tips, saving money, inspiration, and more to help her readers live the best and happiest life possible. You can connect with her on Facebook and Twitter.
Mary Balandiat
Mary Balandiat is the Founder and Creative Director of Beauty Cooks Kisses (which began in November 2011 as Nuts 4 Stuff). This is where she reviews and also shares her love of subscription boxes with others, in addition to a wealth of beneficial posts on beauty, style, health, fitness, DIY, recipes, tips, saving money, inspiration, and more to help her readers live the best and happiest life possible. You can connect with her on Facebook and Twitter.
Michelle Oliver
Michelle Oliver is the COO of Hello Subscription.... Read More
Michelle Oliver is the COO of Hello Subscription. Michelle has expertise in accounting but jumped careers and joined the Hello Subscription team in November of 2021. Michelle has extensive knowledge of the ins and outs of subscription boxes and loves partnering with brands to increase their reach. In her spare time, Michelle enjoys spending time with her two amazing kids, traveling to new places, and yoga.
Michelle Oliver
Michelle Oliver is the COO of Hello Subscription. Michelle has expertise in accounting but jumped careers and joined the Hello Subscription team in November of 2021. Michelle has extensive knowledge of the ins and outs of subscription boxes and loves partnering with brands to increase their reach. In her spare time, Michelle enjoys spending time with her two amazing kids, traveling to new places, and yoga.
Nicky Omohundro
Nicky Omohundro is the founder and editor of Read More
Nicky Omohundro is the founder and editor of LittleFamilyAdventure.com, the popular family travel & lifestyle website that inspires families to leave no child left inside. Since 2013 LFA has been providing inspiration to get families outdoors, eat well, and travel everywhere from their own backyard to around the world. Always up for a family adventure, she has traveled to 37 states and 6 countries to zip-line through a Costa Rican rainforest, see Finland’s Northern Lights, and go camping throughout the US. Nicky is the co-founder of Tourism WorX a travel consultancy group. Connect with her Twitter and Instagram.
Nicky Omohundro
Nicky Omohundro is the founder and editor of LittleFamilyAdventure.com, the popular family travel & lifestyle website that inspires families to leave no child left inside. Since 2013 LFA has been providing inspiration to get families outdoors, eat well, and travel everywhere from their own backyard to around the world. Always up for a family adventure, she has traveled to 37 states and 6 countries to zip-line through a Costa Rican rainforest, see Finland’s Northern Lights, and go camping throughout the US. Nicky is the co-founder of Tourism WorX a travel consultancy group. Connect with her Twitter and Instagram.
10Best Editors
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10Best Editors
USA TODAY 10Best provides users with original, unbiased and experiential travel coverage of top attractions, things to see and do, and restaurants for top destinations in the U.S. and around the world.
