I was recently contacted by the lovely folk at A Box of Stories. They told me all about their fabulous work where they supply subscription boxes of books.
Their aim is to allow readers to discover books that may not have had huge marketing budgets. Books that may have slipped under your radar.
They also support literacy charities by donating a proportion of their profits
Our Mission
Why amazing books stay undiscovered
Approximately 200,000 titles are published every year in the UK. Just 17% of these are lucky enough to get a decent marketing budget and make it to the ‘Bestsellers’ List created via the media and in bookstores.
Among the other 83% are many amazing books and new authors that get squeezed out of sight in the marketing blitz of the selected known bestsellers. And there they stay...undiscovered.
How do we change that?
So how does one discover these hidden gems that typically rely on strong word of mouth to get referred?
We curate titles that have sold in decent numbers. We then hand over the job to our Algorithm, which combines reviews from leading book forums, rankings on websites, critic reviews, blogs and sales figures from publishers, to create boxes that are guaranteed to delight a book lover. We have developed the capability to combine seemingly unrelated titles from across multiple publishers and genres into meaningful boxes.
Every Box is a new story
Unlike subscription websites that have a pre-decided box of 1 or 2 books, selected by their editors every month, we have absolutely no idea what our algorithm is going to put together for the next order it receives.
Our Promise
Every time you open a box you will discover an author or a book that you might not have otherwise come across or selected. We hope that once you read them and love them, you will then spread the word, so that more book lovers can discover these authors and their stories.
Paying it Forward
We like to think we’re creating a big happy circle. That’s why we give a percentage of our profits to charities working for literacy, so we can all keep spreading the joy of reading across the globe.
A Box of Stories offer six different types of boxes, to suit your tastes and if you sign up and use my exclusive code you can get a
30% saving on your first box!!
Use the discount code: annecater when you order
FICTION BOOKS ACROSS GENRES
Tales of adventure, unforgettable romance or thrilling mysteries. Chosen from across a variety of genres, what will you find in your box?
Our original mystery book box sets you up with four of the very best undiscovered fiction books, all of which have resonated with book lovers around the world. Where these four gems from leading publishers may have otherwise have gone unnoticed or been lost forever, now these stories can reach those that will love them most.
Each surprise mystery box is carefully curated by our dedicated team, helped by algorithms looking through thousands of highly reviewed books that never got the chance they deserved.
FICTION & NON-FICTION IN ONE BOX
A moving story, an unexpected revelation, an unforgettable experience. What will you find in your box?
Perfect for the adventurous reader, our mystery mixed box spans a wide selection of genres with at least one Non-fiction book alongside a variety of Fiction books. We select four of the very best undiscovered fiction and non-fiction books from leading publishers, all of which have resonated with book lovers around the world.
Each surprise mystery box is carefully curated by our dedicated team, helped by algorithms looking through thousands of highly reviewed books to help save these stories from being lost forever.
CRIME, MYSTERY & THRILLER GENRE BOOKS ONLY
A murder mystery, an unexpected twist, a chilling thriller. What will jump out of your box?
If you're after new stories that set you on the edge of your seat and keep you turning the pages as you try to figure out what happens next, then this is the box for you. We've put on our detective hats and unearthed four of the very best books that might just have gotten away. These lesser known gems by leading publishers have all resonated with genre enthusiasts around the world.
Each surprise mystery box is carefully curated by our dedicated team, helped by algorithms looking through thousands of highly reviewed books to help save these stories from being lost forever.
YOUNG ADULT (YA) GENRE BOOKS ONLY
An enduring friendship, a journey of discovery, a tale for the ages. What will you find in your box?
For the adventurers, the dreamers, the romantics and the readers, our box of YA titles is perfect whether you're a teen, tween or adult. You will receive four new books from a mix of romance, comedy, historical fiction, fantasy, crime and mystery and more. Exploring themes of friendship, love, family and self-discovery, these gems are perfect for those looking for new stories and authors they may not have heard of.
Each surprise mystery box is carefully curated by our dedicated team, helped by algorithms looking through thousands of highly reviewed books to help save these stories from being lost forever.
LIGHT READS GENRE BOOKS ONLY
A blind date, a swift adventure, an unforgettable experience. What will you find in your box?
For those looking for a quick escape and a light story, you've come to the right box. We worked hard to find the best easy reads you might otherwise have missed out on. These lesser known gems by leading publishers have all resonated with others that love light reads around the world.
Each surprise mystery box is carefully curated by our dedicated team, helped by algorithms looking through thousands of highly reviewed books to help save these stories from being lost forever.
HISTORICAL FICTION GENRE BOOKS ONLY
A time of mystery, a tale of conflict, a period of wonder. From medieval clashes to the swinging 60s, where will your box take you?
For those that love to lose themselves in the times and places of yesterday, our Historical Fiction box pulls together four undiscovered stories that bring their worlds to life. We've travelled through the ages to bring you four of the very best books that might just have gotten away. These lesser known gems by leading publishers have all resonated with genre enthusiasts around the world.
Each surprise mystery box is carefully curated by our dedicated team, helped by algorithms looking through thousands of highly reviewed books to help save these stories from being lost forever.
WHAT YOU GET
- Surprise box of four brand new hand-picked books
- Average retail price of over £30 per box
- Free shipping across the UK
- Subscribe to unlock exclusive savings over time
- Never get the same box (or book) twice
- All books loved and recommended by real readers across the globe
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