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Who doesn't love to curl up with a good book to relax and unwind? These 10 subscription boxes, voted as the best, cater to readers with regular deliveries of new books of all types.
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No. 10: BlackLIT
This monthly subscription box shines the spotlight on Black authors and entrepreneurs. Choose from spiritual, fiction or non-fiction subscriptions to receive a book from an author of color, three to five products from Black-owned businesses and five writing prompts to inspire your inner writer.
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No. 9: Lillypost
Get new children’s books delivered monthly with Lillypost. Each delivery comes with four board books or three picture books curated for kids from newborn to 7 years old. For each box shipped, Lillypost donates a book to a child in need – more than 170,000 donated to date.
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No. 8: Bookcase.Club
Pick your favorite genre and a plan that best fits your reading needs, and Bookcase.Club will deliver you two books per month. The subscription offers five different themes: Teenage Dreams, Booking for Love, Surprise-Me Fiction, Strange Worlds and Thrill-Seeker.
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No. 7: The Wordy Traveler
The Wordy Traveler offers a quarterly cure for wanderlust with their book club that transports readers to far-flung and romantic destinations. Each shipment includes one or three curated books, an ethically sourced tea and a few little surprises from around the world.
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No. 6: Authentic Books
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 typically come from U.S.-based artisans and small businesses with some connection to the book.
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No. 5: Once Upon a Book Club
Once Upon a Book Club offers subscription options for both adult and young adult fiction. Each monthly mailing includes a book (paperback or hardcover), quote print 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.
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No. 4: Bookroo
Bookroo helps introduce a passion for reading to children up to 12 years old. Parents can select a book club by one of four age levels, and Bookroo will send age-appropriate hard-copy illustrated books monthly that capture your child's imagination. With over 20,000 quality books available, it's a simple way for your kids to make reading and learning a habit that will benefit them for the rest of their lives.
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No. 3: Page 1 Book Subscription
The Page 1 Book Subscription sends you a lovingly wrapped book each month, hand-chosen based on your reading preferences. The more information you can offer (including a link to your Goodreads account), the better Page 1 is able to select something you’ll love.
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No. 2: Introverts Retreat
This subscription box bills itself as “a monthly dose of peace and quiet.” Each monthly box comes with a novel written by a woman author, a bookmark, snack and choice of beverage. Upgraded options also include things like candles, bath salts, soaps and other body care items.
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No. 1: Unplugged Book Box
Unplugged calls itself a “bookish, self-care experience” that includes one new release book, three to five self-care items curated from small businesses and one or two novelty products, like bookmarks or art prints, designed by Unplugged.
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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.
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Catherine Smith
Catherine Smith, Readers' Choice Awards Production Manager and Social Media Director for USA TODAY 10Best, has a special interest in unique culinary experiences and off-the-beaten-path adventures.
Catherine is the founder of Her Bags Were Packed where she focuses on helping women release emotional baggage through solo travel and self-discovery.