10 best subscription boxes for books in 2022

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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.