Discover our top 10 reasons why you should join a book subscription box - all the benefits and what to consider when choosing the best book subscription for you
In an increasingly digital, online world, there's a simple pleasure that comes from taking time out to pop the kettle on, get comfy and settle down with a new book.
But as busy as we are, running between work, home, family and friends, allowing ourselves that essential time out is easier said than done.
A book subscription can help you to overcome those challenges. Here's why:
1. It's essential self-care
Reading is a great way to relax. There's just something so liberating about leaving your worries behind and escaping into another world for a while.
But when life gets busy, sometimes we forget to prioritise the things that make us happy. We stop taking time out to recharge the batteries.
By subscribing to a book box, you're consciously granting yourself permission to take time out for yourself, and giving yourself the tools and incentive to do so.
2. It's convenient and will help you budget better
A good rummage around a bookshop is fun but if you're working all week, time off is usually spent catching up with loved ones or tackling a never-ending list of chores.
Finding a convenient time to browse is hard and with increased travel costs and unreliable public transport, non-essential shopping trips are harder to justify these days. Plus if you're anything like us, you'll probably end up walking out with more books than you can afford to buy right now!
With a book subscription, you can set a budget on exactly how much you want to spend on new books. You'll still enjoy all the latest must-read books from your favourite genre but free up more time for yourself, prevent impulse buys, be more in control of your spending and eliminate the need for those costly trips into town.
3. It limits decision fatigue
Assuming you do manage to find a spare moment to hit the shops, where do you even start? There's so many new books to choose from!
Booksellers are great sources of recommendations but the more introverted amongst us will sometimes be uncomfortable striking up those conversations. With our book subscription service, you can be confident that every book is carefully chosen and personally recommended for you by us.
4. Breaking out of your comfort zone
When you subscribe, you'll inevitably find yourself settling down with a book you might not have otherwise picked out for yourself. That can be challenging, but it's also the best way to discover hidden gems and new authors, keeping your reading fresh and interesting while diversifying your bookshelf and expanding your reading horizons.
5. You'll build better habits
The best habits are built through consistency. When you pick a delivery schedule that works for your lifestyle - monthly, bi-monthly or quarterly - you'll know exactly when your new book will arrive and can begin creating daily and weekly routines for reading and relaxation around that.
Maybe it's scheduling in an hour in your favourite cafe or an afternoon in your local park? Perhaps it's setting time aside for a long soak in the tub with your new book? Whatever floats your boat!
6. It's fun!
Who doesn't love getting a present in the post? It's a thoughtful gift to yourself. Imagine the anticipation of waiting for the postie to arrive, the thrill of unwrapping your latest book box and knowing you have something to look forward to at the end of a busy day. Every delivery day will feel like your birthday!
7. Becoming part of a community
The online reading community is a welcoming and vibrant one, with book-lovers regularly sharing posts and updates about all their latest reads on social media.
Love your most recent book so much you just have to tell someone? Share your thoughts and reviews online and connect with other like-minded readers. And be sure to tag us in too - we love a bookish chat!
8. Subscriptions aren't actually all that scary
Almost every household has some sort of subscription these days. Whether it's online streaming, a gym membership, phone apps, food deliveries, clothes or toilet roll, more and more people are embracing the convenience of getting the service they want, exactly when they want it. But it's important to make sure you're always in control.
With our book subscriptions, you'll always know the book choice in advance so you can skip a box if you've already read it, plus you can change your subscription or cancel anytime by logging into your account or getting in touch - no questions asked!
9. Make another reader happy
Book subscriptions make the best gifts for fellow book-lovers. Available in pre-paid blocks, it's a unique way to show just how much you care.
Your favourite reader will enjoy the magic of a surprise new book box turning up on their doorstep month after month, making that special birthday or anniversary even more memorable.
10. You're supporting a small business
Yeah sure, you can probably get your books cheaper from a big smiley box company but with a book subscription from a small business such as ours, you know there's a real person on the other side of the website, probably doing a happy dance with every single order you place!