Book Box Guesses: June 2020

It’s no secret that I’m a book box lover. Part of the fun is trying to guess the upcoming month’s books (even if I don’t subscribe). Here’s a round up of what I think will be in the upcoming month’s boxes. I’ll update this post as new themes are revealed.

If you’d like to play along, drop your guesses in the comments and I’ll add them to the post! If you think I’m wrong, please leave a comment as to which book is a better fit.

Let me know if I’m missing a box you think should be added to the list.

I STRONGLY urge you to research a box before buying or subscribing. There’s been some shady behavior lately and you don’t want to get caught up in it.

Beacon Book Box: Seasons of the Storm

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ATTENTION BOOKWORMS! It is time to announce our June box theme… BREAKING THE CYCLE! 🌧️ To start with, we are thrilled to announce that our June box will include the second of four QUARTERLY COLLECTIBLE MUGS. We have teamed up with the amazing @dianadworak to bring you FOUR mugs inspired by Sarah J. Maas’ A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES. The amount of detail Diana has put into the artwork is absolutely incredible and we are stunned at how GORGEOUS the art is. June’s artwork hint is NIGHT COURT! 🌧️ Our June box celebrates and explores the worlds of YA books filled with adventure, romance and the idea of breaking barriers. 🌧️ Our June book of the month will transport you to a lush contemporary fantasy world where humans are physical embodiments of seasons and, in order for the seasons to change throughout the year, they must hunt one another. For example, for spring to arrive, Spring has to kill Winter. Isn’t that epic?! I (Cam) read an advanced copy of the book and cannot sing enough praise for it. I was intrigued from the very start and fell in love with the adventure-filled story. This is a book you seriously cannot miss out on! 🌧️ The book will be SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR! You can expect an author letter to accompany it ☺️. 🌧️ This epic book is perfect for fans of V.E. Schwab, Sara Holland and Kiera Cass! 🌧️ Fandoms being represented include A COURT OF MIST AND FURY, SCYTHE, PERCY JACKSON and FLAME IN THE MIST! With all of these epic fandoms, this box will truly be one not to miss. 🌧️ Beacon Booksleeves are BACK since June is an even-numbered month! This month’s fabric hint is CELEBRATION and customers will receive one of three fabric options. 🌧️ This box will include our sixth 2020 monthly collectible item, glass ornaments! This months’ ornament is inspired by SCYTHE and is seriously stunning!! 🌧️ June boxes are available NOW for subscriptions and single purchases! ✨. Due to the ACOTAR mug, fandoms and book we are including in this box, we do expect them to sell out fast. We have stocked up but cannot guarantee how long stock will last! Please note June boxes will be shipping around June 23rd as the book releases a week later. Epic artwork by @littlebearries

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The Bookish Box: Seasons of the Storm

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Our June YA box theme is :⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🌷🌞A COURT OF SEASONS!🍁❄️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Boxes are live & on sale NOW! Exciting news, ACOTAR fans: this box is entirely curated around the A Court of Thorns & Roses series & its items are inspired by the seasonal courts of Prythian! (And, because we couldn't resist, of course, there'll be some love for everyone's favorite Night Court. 🌚)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Our June YA book is SEASONS OF THE STORM by Elle Cosimano! Four teens who have been turned into immortal Seasons must escape the cycle of violence they’re trapped in when Winter & Spring fall in love in this high-stakes fantasy duology opener!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ↳ Our edition will feature an exclusive dust jacket & signed bookplate!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We're thrilled to announce that this box will feature a gorgeous enamel pin created by @dustandpages! It will also include new tarot cards from our collection designed by @darkandbeautifulart as well as the next in our new monthly woodmark series designed by @alchemyandink!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ↠ For those wanting our adult book option: we've created an entirely new adult book box! Stay tuned for the theme announcement this week!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ↠ Shirt design upgrades available in June: festival tank, slouchy tee, and zip hoodie!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *Due to current events, on the advice of our shipping partners, we will not be opening new subscriptions to international shipping addresses. Current international subscribers may contact our customer service team for guidance: hello@thebookishbox.com⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ———————————⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Theme announcement photo: @lookin_abook⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #seasonsofthestorm #yabooks #acourtofthornsandroses #acotar #acourtofmistandfury #sarahjmaas #acourtofwingsandruin #acomaf #yabooks #rhysand #feysand #bookstagram #bookishbox #booknerdigans #booklover #sjm

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Fae Crate: Seasons of the Storm

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✨Dreamers are to be classified as weapons.”✨ It’s time to rally together Fae Peoples because “Against All Odds” June crates are going to blow your minds.⁣ 🤯 ⁣ . This crate is dedicated to the characters that face impossible odds and don’t back down. For the characters that say enough is enough. And the characters that are willing to go against impossible risks to protect those that they love.⁣⁣ . Our featured book this month is a stunning story about a boy who chooses to spend an immortal life changing the seasons. Bound to a cycle that means he is killed each year and has to kill another- everything changes when he falls in love with the one meant to kill him. Who will win when he decides to defy the odds? Fans of Maggie Stiefvater and Laini Taylor will DEVOUR this star-crossed lovers’ tale. Our book will come with a signed bookplate and a letter from the author!⁣⁣ . Some characters and fandoms we will see featured in these crates are The Diviners, A Darker Shade of Magic, A Court of Thorns and Roses, Shadowhunters, and more!⁣⁣ . A perfect representation of defying the odds for love are the Greek gods' Eros and Psyche. To portray this star-crossed pair is none other than Adam and Ronan from The Raven Cycle. Beautiful art designed by @gabriella.bujdoso and 6 out of 12 in our Year of Olympus series!⁣⁣ . Sales will open May 1st at 9am EST so be sure to set your alarms.⁣⁣ This will not be a box you want to miss.⁣⁣

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Fairyloot: Forest of Souls & The Gilded Ones

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We are so excited to reveal the June theme for our monthly box and it is… A DIFFERENT KIND OF MAGIC! 💚 We all love magic and this month we wanted to celebrate unique magic systems − magic that is a little out of the ordinary, or not quite what you have come to expect. The types of magic that make you think, that make you wonder, that make you wish! 💚 You can expect items inspired by The Bone Season, Avatar The Last Airbender, The Starless Sea, The Shadows Between Us, Alice in Wonderland and Blood Heir! We are thrilled to reveal that this box will have TWO books! The second book in this box is a YA release that won’t be released until spring 2021… and this beautiful paperback edition will have an EXCLUSIVE FOIL-FILLED COVER and SPRAYED EDGES! 💚 Our featured book of the month is a tale of destiny and sisterhood, filled with shaman magic. In this epic story, newly awakened abilities are tested as darkness looms and the kingdom is on the brink of war. This FairyLoot exclusive edition will have an EXCLUSIVE COVER, ARTWORK ON THE REVERSE OF THE DUST JACKET and will be SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR! 💚 This box is NOT available yet. Subscriptions for this box will be available on May 2nd and single purchases will be available on May 8th at 1pm BST. 💚 If you already have a subscription you can sit back and relax – you will automatically get this box. 💚 Gorgeous artwork by official FairyLoot artist @taratjah #fairyloot #subscriptionbox #bookish #booknerd #bookbox #bookstagram

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Fox & Wit: Sisters of Sword and Song

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June’s book is a beautiful fantasy novel with heavy greek mythology influence. It’s a story about two sisters who learn that strengths come in different forms and their sisterly bond, no matter how tested, will endure. The book itself will be sprayed.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We originally planned a super cool greek themed box but alas, with the pandemic all our merch are stuck overseas and has transit since February. Rather than risk late shipment because who knows when the merch will arrive, I decided to swap out the box contents for items we already had on hand and planned for later this year.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I know that roaring 20s doesn’t have anything to do with our themed book this month but it will be a fantastic bookstagram prop box! One item is super expensive and retails for $14-20 depending on where you purchase it from. Please note that this will not have as many items as our normal bookstagram prop boxes because the items will be far more expensive and are “larger” items. Between the book and the props, we’re looking at a retail value of at least $49.99.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Subscribe via link in bio. •⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ •#readingislife #fortheloveofbooks #readersgonnaread #bookcommunity #bookishlove #booklion #avidreader #bookstagramcommunity #booksonbooks #igbooks ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #bookstagrammer #bookphotography #instabook #bookaholic #bookboxsubcription #becauseofreading #booksofinstagram #readersofinstagram #booktography #bookaddiction #bookaesthetic #instareads #foxandwit #bookstagram #bookishmerch #bookishmerchfeatures #bookmerch #booksubscriptionbox #booksubscription.

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Illumicrate: The Court of Miracles

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Our June theme is ‘IN THE SHADOWS’ and is available now on subscription for full boxes & book only! Single purchase boxes are available also, all links in the Linktree! EDIT: NOW SOLD OUT! 💛 Our featured book for June is set in an alternative Paris where the dark underworld is divided into criminal guilds and one girl fights to keep her sister from their clutches. We totally fell in love with the captivating writing and incredible world-building, and we know you will too! 💛 Our edition features an exclusive cover AND an exclusive hidden cover under the dust jacket! There's also exclusive sprayed edges and endpapers. This is truly one of the most stunning books we've ever included and we are so in love with it! 💛 We're also incredibly excited to announce that from June onwards we'll be including a collectible pin inspired by our book choice each month! These will all be created by our friend and collaborator @fableandblack and will be included in both the box and book only subscriptions. June’s starting the #pingame off strong with a stunning offering! 💛 The items in this box are inspired by Nevernight, the Villains series by V.E Schwab (Vicious and Vengeful), Game of Thrones, Crescent City and more! We're excited to announce that the next in our @rosiethorns88 mug series will be in this box! 💛 Thanks as ever to the wonderful @chattynora for this stunning graphic! 💛 [ #illumicrate #intheshadows #nevernight #vicious #vengeful #gameofthrones #crescentcity #jaykristoff #veschwab #georgerrmartin #sarahjmaas #rosiethorns88 ]

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Litjoy Crate: Sisters of Sword and Song

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Announcing our June Theme: 🔱 MYTHICAL GODS🌩!! They say the gods are a myth . . . but we know the truth. This summer, join LitJoy on a quest to find the mythical gods! Drop everything and travel with us to the City of Weep—where a goddess of nightmares awaits. Wage the seas to find Circe on her lush island of witchcraft. Hold fast to your courage as we fly with the legions of Valkyrie! And find new friends, foes, and answers as Percy Jackson and Hercules discover the power within. . 🔱 About the Book: Based on Greek mythology, LitJoy’s June title is a tale of the unbreakable bonds of family and just how far our heroine will go to save the ones she loves. Told with a beautiful lyrical voice, this story is one of framed murder, retribution, intricate plotting, political intrigue, and fascinating divinity-based magic! A must read! . 🌩 Book Customizations: this LitJoy edition is Signed, with a Reversible Dust Jacket art, Tip-in art in the book, and an author letter separate! . 🔱 Fandoms included in this crate : Percy Jackson, Hercules, Circe, Valkyrie, Strange the Dreamer, and Hunger Games! . 🌩 Sneak peeks to come: – Dust Jacket artist – Trading Cards – 2 Item type – 1 item artist . 🔱 Theme art by @maggie.rose.studio! . 📦🛒 June Crates, Book-Only, and Item-Only are available May 9th – June 20th WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! We have sold out 5 months in a row so make sure to get your crate quick! Renewals will occur on June 1st. June Crates will ship around June 25th. . . #litjoycrate #bookboxsubscription #mythicalgods #youngadultbooks #subscriptionbox #bookbox #litjoybooks #hungergames #hercules #percyjackson #circe #strangethedreamer

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Luminary Box: no box due to Coronavirus

You may want to start contacting your bank for past missing boxes.

Owlcrate: Where Dreams Descend

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Come one, come all! The theme of our upcoming June box is… ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE! 🎪 Please read through all of the following info carefully, as it contains important updates! 🎪 This box is not yet available. If you are not already a subscriber and you are interested in this theme, be sure to join our wait list at owlcrate.com. Once spots open up for June towards the end of May we will be inviting people on the wait list to subscribe first! 🎪 Our June box is all about grand performances and magical stages, whether they be at carnivals, the circus or a Shakespeare play! Our June book is all about a fierce female magician abandoning everything she’s ever known for a shot at greatness. This enchanting book is an August release that we’ve been given permission to send out early! 🎪 We are including a truly spectacular edition of the book, and will be doing something we’ve never done before! The book will not include a dust jacket – instead, it will feature a stunning exclusive foil cover printed directly on the hardcover. The book will also have exclusive endpapers and will be signed by the author! We truly can’t wait for you to see this stunning book! 🎪 Items included will be inspired by The Night Circus, The Greatest Showman, Ace of Shades, Shakespeare and more! The items are a wonderful mix of useful, delicious and selfcare goodies. We can’t wait to share more sneak peeks later this month! 🎪 Already subscribed to OwlCrate? Your June box will be reserved for you – no need to sign up again. Just make sure your payment info is up to date and your subscription is active, so that you have a successful renewal on June 1st! 🎪 If you were on the wait list for May and didn’t receive an email invite, you will be first in line for this June box. If you were already on the wait list, received an invite for May and didn’t subscribe, you will need to rejoin the list for June. 🎪 We are increasing the number of boxes available this month but we still anticipate them selling quickly. We hope you’re as hyped up as we are! 🎪 graphic by @heyatlascreative 🎪 #owlcrate #bookstagram #bookbox #mysubscriptionaddiction #subscriptionboxaddict #bookmail #readersofig #readingaddict

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Shelflove Crate: Hiatus for now

You may want to start contacting your bank for past missing boxes.

Spearcraft Book Box: A Song of Wraiths and Ruin

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May Theme has SOLD OUT!! All orders placed May 6th-June 16th are for June boxes that will ship out end of June. . SpearCraft Book Box YA monthly June theme is: The Crown Princess 👑 . Our book choice this month is the first in a fantasy duology inspired by West African folklore in which a grieving crown princess and a desperate refugee find themselves on a collision course to murder each other despite their growing attraction. Perfect for fans of Tomi Adeyemi, Renée Ahdieh, and Sabaa Tahir. This book is sparkling with delicious magic, amazing world building, romance, and intrigue. . Fandoms include: Game of Thrones Children of Blood and Bone The Wrath & the Dawn An Ember in the Ashes . Subscriptions and one time purchase boxes are available now at spearcraft-book-box.cratejoy.com New customers can use coupon code HELLO10 to save. All boxes will ship out the last day of the month (June) with a one week delay for covid-19 to allow items to ship to us and clear customs. All subscriptions renew on the 1st day of each month, all sales are final. . Also we have implemented a new loyalty program! Each new subscription and each renewal will earn bookworm points! If you're already a subscriber you will earn on renewal. There is nothing to join its all already set up for all of you. Use these points on coupons to save $10, 20, or 30 on orders and renewals! Only active subscribers earn bookworm points. . . #spearcraftbookbox #anemberintheashes #childrenofbloodandbone #thewrathandthedawn #gameofthrones #fantasybooks #africanfolklore #tomiadeyemi #reneeahdieh #sabaatahir #crownprincess #bookclub #bookboxes #bookboxclub #monthlybook #bookofthemonth #bookofthemonthclub #subscriptionbox #subscriptionboxaddict #subscriptionbookbox #subscriptionbookboxes #cratejoy

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Unicorn Crate: Sisters of Sword and Song

Original selected book publication is being postponed. New book selection is a June release so this will now be the June box.

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Update!🦄 I’ve chosen an alternate book for the “May” crate (which will ship in June as the new selection is a June release). I’m calling it the May/June crate now. ✨ I am absolutely in love with this book and it might be even more perfect for the “Inner Strength” theme than the previous selection (which got postponed until Feb. 2021). I’m really excited for this June release to be a Unicorn Crate feature! 💗 . . So, 🥁 the title will be a June YA hardcover stand-alone, chock-full of characters drawing on their inner strength. It follows the story of two sisters with an unbreakable bond and the trials, journeys, and battles they must endure. I found the magic, setting (with threads of Greek mythology), and characters to be utterly captivating, and the writing beautifully crafted. It’s sure to be a new favorite (it’s certainly one of mine this year). There will be a note from the author and signed bookplates. Ages 14+ . . . Publishers have told me things are literally changing every week with book release dates getting postponed because of all that’s happening in the world right now so I realllly hope this one’s pub date holds steady. 🤞🏼 It’s looking like it will. . . I’ve already begun ordering goodies for this box, so there are a set number available (only 7 left before preorders close). . . . . #yafantasybooks #yafantasy #bookbox #unicorncrate #yabookstagram #yabookbox #unicornart #innerstrength #bookishlife #stayhomeandread #staysafereadbooks

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Unplugged Book Box YA: A Song Below Water

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💕💜Coming together, especially now, is so important. While we may be unable to be together with our loved ones in person, many of us have found creative ways to unite. There is a need for unity now more than ever before, for the problems the world are currently facing impact every, single one of us in some way or another. We must come together as human beings in support and understanding in order to get through this. With June also being Pride month, it's the perfect time to exhibit love and acceptance. . 📚BOOK HINTS 🌟MAGIC & MERMAIDS Follow this magical story of best friends that are each facing their own struggles. One is a siren that must repress her powers while the other is fighting literal demons from her past. A siren murder trial soon rocks the nation and they find out sirens are more prevalent in their society than they thought. Secrets are no longer safe. Fans of Stephanie Garber, Tomi Adeyemi, and P.C. Cast will love this book! . ✨FANDOM & PRODUCT HINTS THE WRATH & THE DAWN, GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO VICE AND VIRTUE, WE HUNT THE FLAME, & LEAH ON THE OFFBEAT To accompany your new release, hardcover book, this month will have FIVE awesome products! Included are some unique, summery self-care products, a quality drinking vessel, and some goodies to use while you read this month's book! . [ #unpluggedbookbox #bookbox #booksubbox #subbox #subscriptionbox #booksubscriptionbox #readergram #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #booksofig #booksofinsta #readmore #goodreads #tbr #bookcommunity #readercommunity #ilovetoread #reading #bibliophile #yabookbox #youngadult #youngadultbooks #yafantasy #yabooks #youngadultbookbox #literature #yaliterature ]

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