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Thoughtful Gifts for Readers and Book Worms

Updated December 9, 2025 by Lyndsay Cordell

Here at Cratejoy we love diving our nose into a book. Far off places, hidden worlds, love, anger, longing. Books have the ability to transport eager readers to new destinations with the flip of a page. There are so many different types of books and genres to choose from, making it a great gift to give to readers young or old. But that also comes with a caveat. There are so many different books that it can be overwhelming to pick out the perfect book for your child, friend, or family member. What if they’ve already read the book you’ve picked out or worse, don’t like it at all?

Instead, consider gifting your reader or bookworm a book subscription box. Cratejoy has hundreds of book subscription boxes and gift sets to choose from, each with their own style. From self-care essentials to mystery packages to be opened while reading, a book subscription box is the gift that keeps on giving throughout the entire year. Instead of trying to figure out the right book to give, let the experts help and provide best selling books in their favorite genre, cozy candles, tasty chocolate, and all the reading accessories you can think of.

Unique Gifts for Readers that Aren’t Just Novels

And let’s not forget book subscription boxes aren’t just for novel readers. The Read It and Eat Bookish Foodie Box is particularly made for foodie bibliophiles. Each quarter they’ll receive a gently used book, a delicious treat that supports a small business, and a $5 donation to fight hunger in partnership with a local non-profit. Most recently subscribers received Aaron Sanchez’s memoir alongside Mexican chocolate and Sobremesa mole and salsas.

From coloring books and romance novels to blind dates with literary letters and women’s literature focused sets, there is a gift for every reader on Cratejoy.

Authentic Books - The Full Experience

From $65.00 per box

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Shipping: Order cut off: 5th of each month Order ship out: Last week of each month

Blind Date with a Book

From $50.00 per box

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Shipping: After being shipped, box will arrive between 2-8 business days.

Bubbles & Books

From $27.47 per box

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Romance readers, rejoice! Bubbles & Books sends a slew of romance novels to subscribers each month, with 1-2 paperbacks, 5+ bonus romance ebooks, and an assortment of premium bath and spa products for a truly relaxing evening. Each month is a welcome surprise, delivering luxe items such as sheet masks, bath salts and bombs, handmade and whipped soaps, candles, teas, and (of course) bubble bath.

Shipping: Boxes ship between the 18th and 21st of every month.

Customer Review

"Great subscription for reading and relaxing! Perfect for those who love to soak!" - Juliana J.

CLASSIC OF THE MONTH CLUB

From $15.76 per box

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Classic of the Month Club is a curated subscription box that creates a lovely reading environment. Subscribers can choose between 2 bundles complete with a vintage book, a Bookishly notebook, 4 teabags, or 4 to 5 cups of ground coffee. All the essentials to impress your Anglophile book club.

Shipping: Your first parcel will ship right away and then your next one will enter our subscription cycle as normal. We use Royal Mail 48 in the UK and Standard International Airmail for the rest of the world. We're so sorry we can't ship to the EU or Northern Ireland at the moment.

Customer Review

“Sent as a gift for my niece. She received it today, which was perfect because it is her birthday! The package came beautifully wrapped as described with a lovely bag of tea, a book, a bookmarker, and a description of the book. So nice. I’m glad I selected the 6-month plan.” – Margaret L.

Books & More

From $39.99 per box

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Shipping: First box ships within 1-3 business days and then every 4 weeks. There is a $7.99/box shipping fee. First box ships in a subscription box; subsequent shipments may arrive in a padded mailer so we can put your money in the product and less in the landfills. Renewals dates: 1st, 7th, 14th, and 21st of the month. Your renewal will update to closest.

TEA & BOOK CLUB

From $15.76 per box

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BookBrews

From $45.50 per box

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Shipping: Boxes will be shipped by the 4th of each month. To make sure you get your box in the following month, please sign up by 30th.

Beyond the Book Club (Adult)

From $63.33 per box

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Shipping: We ship the 10-17 of each month. Your order must be in by the 1st of the month for the current month's box. Subscriptions automatically renew. Cancel anytime.

Ages 0-13 Imagination Box and Mini Subscriptions

From $17.99 per box

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This box — which is sure to ignite your child’s love of reading — is curated by an experienced educator who knows just how important literacy is. Each box contains 3 age-appropriate books and a seasonal craft. This box can also “grow” with your child, as the box ages go up to tween readers.

Shipping: Choose your perfect ship date! 🎁 We ship all holiday orders via USPS Media Mail through our trusted partner, ShipStation. Media Mail typically takes 3–7 days (12–16 days for Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories). Select your preferred December ship day at checkout to time your gift perfectly!

Customer Review

“My kids are really enjoying their packages. Their grandma got it for them as a gift and they get really excited when they come in the mail. Great subscription, highly recommend.” — Marlena B.

Reading Bug Box

From $29.99 per box

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Shipping: Your first box ships within 5 business days of your order. Thereafter, Reading Bug Boxes ship between the 15th-20th of each month. For fast shipping during the holiday season, we recommend ordering directly from our website (not through cratejoy) to choose our priority mail shipping upgrade.

Faithbox

From $32.95 per box

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Give a gift that helps someone stay centered in Christ, live a faith-inspired simple life, and that supports personal growth with the Faithbox. Available at two different levels, both options bring daily devotionals and a varied mix of handpicked eco-friendly inspirational items that support small Christian businesses.

Shipping: All new Faithbox Subscriptions ship around the 25th of each month. For instance, any new orders placed during the month of October will receive a November Faithbox which is shipped by October 25th. Shipping usually takes 5-7 days. As soon as your box has shipped, you will receive an email with your shipping and tracking information.

Customer Review

“I purchased the Faithbox as a gift for my mom who is a 52 y/o (received 2 orders so far) - Each box had a theme; Peacefulness and Wisdom are the ones we got. These boxes are packed really well, lots of goodies (GREAT QUALITY!) - These boxes are faith-based, but focused on personal development.” – Chelsea C.