Up until a few years ago, Book Subscription Boxes was unheard of in our country. However,
What is a Book Subscription Box?
A Book Subscription Box is a box which includes one (or more!) books, mostly new releases, and bookish merchandise. Bookish merchandise includes fandom merchandise like Harry Potter Funko Pops, bookmarks, candles, stationary and even some munchies. This is a treat to any book lover for you get to receive fandom products, exclusive merchandise and exported books all in one box.
In no particular order, here are some popular Book Subscription Boxes in India.
1. The Big Book Box (@tbb_box):
The Big Book Box is a monthly subscription service which has got different plans for a reader to choose from based on their budget. There are four basic plans including The Frappe Box (Rs.999/month), The Espresso Box (Rs.1599/month), The Cappucino Box(Rs.2199/month), and The Caffee Mocha Box(Rs.2999/month). You also get to choose a monthly, quarterly, bi-annual or annual subscription service.
This is the first-ever book subscription box I’d tried and loved everything about it including the beautiful boxes they send the goodies in. Needless to say, I still have an affinity towards their boxes. Check out their Instagram stories to get discount coupon codes and it will be easy on your pocket.
Their sister company is called Chapter One Books (@chapteronebookstores) which is an online book shop. You can buy beautiful imported hardcovers including Penguin leatherbound and clothbound classics on a huge discount.
2. Books N Beyond (@booksnbeyondbox):
Books N Beyond boxes are definitely a class apart. Though they started off as a monthly subscription service, it is now more of Theme-oriented boxes where a box is curated centered around a theme or fandom. I love their merchandise with all my heart and I can vouch for their product quality, especially the book sleeves. They sent mostly exclusive goodies and you can sure flaunt them on your
Any fandom box can cost you Rs.2000 and above. Their website also has got some premium hardcovers including Penguin leatherbound and clothbound classics and book merchandise for sale. You can purchase it separately if you do not want to invest in a box. Follow their reps on Instagram for discount coupon codes.
3. The Bookling’s Crate (@thebooklingscrate):
This is a YA fantasy book box with occasionally themed boxes. I had bought the Game of Thrones fandom box which included the latest Fire and Blood hardcover book, Jon Snow
4. Book Pitaara (@bookpitaara):
This monthly subscription box focuses on wellness products too. Priced at about Rs.1650, you would receive body scrubs, bath salts, candles among many other wellness products in your box.
5. Others: There are several other book subscription boxes in India including The Ultimate Box of Joy (@tuj_bookbox), Story Trunk, Aurora,
That’s all for now!
Have you tried a Book Subscription Box? What are your thoughts about these? Let me know.
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Forwarding the post to my husband. I know what I want for my next birthday or my last wedding day! 🙂
Oh my, careful, they’re addictive! 🙂
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This is quite a list. Going to check these out now.
I loved reading about book subscription boxes in this post. I have tried Enchantico for D and it was a wonderful experience. I will forward this post in my family WhatsApp group to let them know what to gift me for my birthday when I get back to India.
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I have heard of beauty subscription boxes. Book subscription looks cool. Great idea.
awwww such adorable photos. I have always wanted to get a book subscription but it’s so hard to choose from the options. It’s like give me everything. Glad you can get these in India as well.
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A book subscription box sounds like just the thing for my daughter who will be going to the 8th grade this year. I will definitely look into this and subscribe to one.
Book subscription box is a good idea in a country that is starving for good public library. A minimum Rs 1000 charge is a little too bit and may serve clientele ready to part with the amount. Nevertheless it is a good effort and brings the reading habit back to forefront. I had tried one after reading about them in either TOI or HT. My experience was not great in terms of book choice. Books that I chose, I never got because of high demand or may be customers with better subscription were catered first. I do not know. After sometime I discontinued.
My fingers are itching to check out these subscription boxes.Lovely idea indeed.
Thanks for sharing this list! Will check them out 🙂
You are tempting me! The big book box and the goodies that come with it look so nice. Plus, you have such a stunning model in Muffy! ❤
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Thanks for posting it. I am going to try it out.
This does look so tempting! No, I haven’t tried any of these, but they make for good gift ideas, don’t they?
Your Muffy is a patient model, for sure! Give him my love!
Book Subscriptions boxes are really a good idea to treat yourself or to make someone feel special. Thanks for sharing about these sub-boxes.
I have never heard of this Shalini. Thanks for sharing. Will definitely check these out 😀
Wow! I’d never heard of these before. Love the pics of the items you got from the first two. And now I’m itching to try them out myself! 😛
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I have always been a little circumspect about book subscription boxes. But these here sound absolutely gorgeous. I’m looking forward to hours of happy browsing. They make for great gifts.
I gifted myself a Books n Beyond box for my birthday last year. I loved the goodies that came along with it. I’m always tempted to buy more. Thanks for this list!
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I knew few of these sub boxes like TBB and Booksnbeyond merch is my fav
I have tried subscriptions like first cry intelli kit, flintobox nitvwhwr you suggested lookscool too. Will try it
I haven’t tried a subscription box. I’ve tried a “surprise” book box where you get sent a random selection of books which was fun though
Debbie
Wow! I was unaware of these Book subscription boxes. Thanks for making me aware. Will surely give it a try 🙂
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You are tempting me. I have heard of these subscription boxes (thanks to your Instagram) . I have always been tempted to buy Books and Beyond box. May be someday soon.
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How cool! I’ve seen posts on Instagram about these book subscription boxes, Shalini! They look lovely. As always your photos are great. How nice to receive merchandise besides books!
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