Bicks Tries | Bookish Subscription Boxes

Getting something in the post is great, but do you know what's even better? When that post is books.

I've seen countless beauty boxes in the past, but recently I discovered that there are boxes containing surprise books too! I decided to have a look at what's available here in the UK subscription wise and I ordered a box from two different companies to try out. 

Book And A Brew

What a genius idea. The best thing when you're reading a great book is sipping a nice cup of tea. So when you order with Book and a Brew they send out to you a fairly recent hardback book and a box of tea. You have no idea what you'll be getting so its a nice surprise.

My box arrived very promptly, within a couple of days from ordering, and it was packaged beautifully. I received a stunning hardback edition of Lucy Wood's 'Weathering' as well as a box of Teapigs Fennel and Liquorice tea temples. 

The box is £12.99 on subscription or if you want to order on a one off you can for £14.99. Either of these is good value for what you get as a hardback would usually cost more than that alone and Teapigs sell very high quality teas.

Prudence And The Crow

These guys specialise in selecting vintage paperbacks for each customer based on their individual preferences. It doesn't come in a box, but this is so it can fit in the letterbox and you don't need to be home when it arrives (very convenient).

Also wonderfully packaged I received a vintage copy of 'Around The World In 80 Days' by Jules Verne. The parcel also contained some other small goodies too including two Shakespeare themed badges, two tea bags, two vintage cigarette cards and a packet of Harribo. 

The price of this subscription is similar to the above at £12 a month or £15 for a one off try. I'm very happy to pay this price for the quality of this box. All I was expecting was the vintage paperback so the other little items were a nice touch and all packaged carefully.

I cant wait to get reading both of these books. I think both of these boxes are great as either a gift for someone else or to treat yourself. I'd love to subscribe to both, and I'll definitely be using their services again. 

Do you know of any bookish subscription boxes that I should try? 

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