Now that I am reading full force, I have begun looking for
books in new places. I will also admit, I am completely addicted to
subscription boxes. It is like getting a present in the mail every month. So I
have decided to start trying out some of the book subscription boxes and
letting you all know how they compare!
First up: Book of the Month Club
What caught my eye about Book of the Month Club (BOTM) is
merely the level of options I am allowed as a reader. They have been doing this
for quite a while (since 1926!) and appear to have all of the kinks worked out.
Every month, there are judges who present you with five
different book options. Some of these books won’t have been published yet,
others are newer releases, and some are BOTM exclusives. The range of books available
surprised me. There was mystery, contemporary literature, non-fiction, you name
it. Importantly, if you don’t like the options for the month, you can skip it.
Alternatively, if you choose one of the books, you can add any book that has
ever been featured in the club (think about that for a moment, that’s a lot to
choose from) and add it to your shipment for an extra $9.99.
For my first month, I chose The Possessions by Sara Flannery Murphy (review here). Not only did it sound
interesting, but I am a sucker for a pretty cover. Since I subscribed for more
than one month, my shipment included a couple of bonuses! I additionally
received a tote bag and a short story written by Gillian Flynn (Gone Girl, anyone?). And the tote is no
cheap tote. I have been lugging it back and forth to the library every few days
for the past couple of months and it is holding up like a charm!
Now down to the part you care about, price. First of all,
shipping is free. The price you pay for the books is the total cost, no hidden
fees. When you sign up for the club, there are usually some special prices for
the first few months, but after that it’s $14.99/month if you are paying
for three months at a time, $13.99/month for 6 months, or $11.99/month for 12
months. For a hardbound novel, it's not an unreasonable price.
I have a feeling I will stick with this one for a while,
just due to the option to skip any month and knowing up front what the book
will be. If you are interested in giving it a try, the link below will let you
try BOTM for $1 for your first month. Give it a try if you like, and let me
know what you think!
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