Welcome to Alison in Bookland’s Directory of Book Boxes! I will strive to make this as current and comprehensive as possible (while working full time/having a life). Please comment below/contact me if I’ve missed a box, a box is no longer active, or something else is incorrect.

To be listed on this directory, the ‘book box’ meets the following criteria:
- Package contains at least ONE new (not used) book
- Box may contain older releases
- Package may also contain other items including but not limited to: artwork, candles, art prints, home items, self care items, toys, etc.
- Box ships regularly on a monthly, bi-monthly, or quarterly basis
- Box is part of a subscription plan or can be bought as a single purchase
- Company has a website for consumers to buy through
- The company/box is active (see below)
To be considered active, the ‘book box’ must:
- Have sent at least TWO packages so far
- Still active on a social media platform
- Social media needs to be focused on company/information for box. Not just random ‘book’ photos/quotes/etc.
- Is not reasonably behind with packages being sent out.
- COVID does make this discretion difficult.
For your safety:
- ALWAYS research a box before purchasing/subscribing.
- Look up reviews on Cratejoy or Facebook.
- Google ‘X unboxings’.
- Search for unboxings on Instagram/Youtube.
- Make sure to look at comments on those posts as well.
- Ask about the box in bookish circles online (FB groups, IG, etc).
- ALWAYS pay with Paypal or Credit Card.
- Make note of when your last day of protection is and don’t be afraid to ask for a refund with company/Paypal/Credit Card if box isn’t shipped in a timely manner.
How to read this directory:
Box Name [Base price for box without shipping]
- Box location/shipping location
- Age Group of Books [Adult, Young Adult (13-18), Middle Grade (8-12), Children (under 8)]
- Genres of Book(s)
Last Updated: 11/3/21
Authentic Books [starts at $39]
- US
- Adult
- Variety
Beacon Book Box [$29.99]
- US
- Young Adult
- Primarily Fantasy/Science Fiction
Bibliophilic Excursions [starts at $34.99]
- US
- Adult
- Five options: Mystery; fiction/bio about courageous woman; Non-Fiction set in destination country; Fiction book set in destination country; Non-fic & fic set in destination country.
Book Box Club [£28.99]
- UK
- Young Adult
- Variety of Genres
Book of the Month [$15]
- US
- Primarily Adult; Occasionally Young Adult
- Wide variety each month
The Bookish Box [stars at $25.99]
- US
- Young Adult or Adult
- Primarily Fantasy/Sci-fi
The Bookworm Box [starts at $9.99]
- US
- Adult or Young Adult
- Romance
Bubbles & Books [starts at $29.99]
- US
- Adult
- Romance
Caffeine & Legends [$34.99]
- US
- Adult
- Fantasy
Call Number [$40]
- US
- Adult/Young Adult
- Focus on Black literature & authors
Coffee and a Classic [starts at $41.99]
- US
- Adult and Children
- Classics (adult or children’s)
Down the Rabbit Hole [$34.99]
- US
- Adult
- Dark themed fiction [darker stories; less likable protagonists; etc]
Fae Crate [starts at $33.32]
- US
- Young Adult
- Fantasy/Science Fiction
FairyLoot [£26.00]
- UK but there is a UK and a US shipping center
- Young Adult
- Fantasy/Science Fiction
Ignite English [$34.99]
- US
- Adult or Young Adult
- Classic or bestselling novel (wide variety)
Illumicrate [starts at £17]
- UK
- Adult & Young Adult
- Fantasy/Science Fiction
Introverts Retreat Box [starts at $18.99]
- US
- Adult
- Variety of Genres
Just Like Me! Book Box [$28]
- US
- Children & Tween
- Books featuring African American characters
The Librarian Box [$40]
- US
- Young Adult
- Fantasy/Science Fiction
Literati [$20]
- US
- Adult (occasional YA or MG title)
- Variety (depends on the Luminary)
LitJoy Crate [stars at $23.99]
- US
- Young Adult
- Primarily Fantasy/Science Fiction
Magical Reads Book Crate [$39.99]
- US
- Young Adult
- Primarily Fantasy/Science Fiction
Night Worms [$39.99]
- US
- Adult
- Horror
Owlcrate [$32.99]
- CA but ships from US
- Young Adult
- Primarily Fantasy/Science Fiction
Owlcrate Jr. [$29.99]
- CA but ships from US
- Middle Grade
- Primarily Fantasy/Science Fiction
Phoenix Crate [$36.99]
- US
- Adult/Young Adult
- Fantasy
SpearCraft Book Box [$29.99]
- US
- Young Adult
- Variety of Genres
Sweet Reads Box [$76.99]
- CA
- Adult
- Novel from best seller list
Totally Booked Crate [$23]
- US
- Young Adult
- Contemporary/Fantasy
The Uniquely Bookish Box [$59.99]
- CA
- Adult
- Alternates Adult Fiction with Classics
Unplugged Book Box [$39.99]
- US
- Adult or Young Adult
- Variety of Genres
The Wordy Traveler [starts at $49.99]
- US
- Adult
- Fiction set in featured country.