Call Number
- 4 genres to choose from: Fiction, Nonfiction, YA, Indie
- 2 subscription options: Complete or Book Only
- Book Only boxes: 1 newly released book and a library packet
- Complete boxes: 1 newly released book plus 2 to 4 book and/or library themed items and a library packet
- Library packet includes: catalog card, spine label, label protector, and logo sticker
Questions
Q: would you be open to adding an option that includes both fiction and nonfiction? i usually like to have a mix in one subscription instead of having to do 2 separate ones. Asked by Rosa M., June 2020
Hi Rosa! Thank you for you inquiry. We are currently considering creating an option for this. Stay tuned...
Q: Hello there! I received this as a gift and "redeemed" but haven't received. Is someone able to assist? Thank you!Asked by Phylicia M., January 2021
Q: I just received this as a gift but don’t know what to do. Asked by Grace C., December 2020
Hi Grace! Welcome to Call Number! We're contacting you directly via email.
Call Number reviewsReviews
Write a Review4.7
Average Subscriber RatingAwesome service/ thoughtfully curated!
Aug 06, 2020
Meredith F.
Just received my first book! So excited to get started!
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Signed copy!!
Dec 14, 2020
Brianna M.
Really great selection of items! I also got a signed edition of the book in my box!!
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We love this box!
Feb 27, 2019
Sara D.
I got my partner a three-month subscription to this Call Number for her birthday and we just decided to renew our subscription indefinitely. We love the thoughtfulness of these boxes, and we love the books in them.
We've recommended this box to many people and have loaned many of the books we've received from Call Number to friends, especially this month as friends ask us for book recommendations to celebrate Black History Month.
I teach English at the university level and, moving forward, I will include a story or two (or three) from Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah's *Friday Black* in any course I teach on American Literature. And Call Number introduced me to that stunning collection.
We get excited every time an email notification comes that a box has shipped. Subscribe to this box.
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yasssss.
Jan 23, 2018
Lauren W.
i ADORE my Call Number box. the themes are always on point, and the associated items are high-quality. the book selection (fiction box) is excellent; i love getting books from black female authors who i likely wouldn't have heard of otherwise. i highly recommend this box if you're looking for black literature + quality extras!
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Monthly Joy!
Sep 06, 2017
Marissa R.
I'm an avid book reader and love this subscription. I have the full fiction subscription (book and gifts) and I love it. It's so nice to receive a new book and specially selected gifts each month. I can't imagine ending this box subscription.
Some left low reviews because they "did not receive a book." The Call Number team sent an email to all subscribers informing them that the publisher ran out of books, and due to demand, the book would be delayed. They gave everyone who didn't get a book right away the option to download the e-book (I was also among the group that didn't get the book). They showed excellent customer service by informing us ahead of time that we may not receive the book right away.
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So in love!
Nov 30, 2018
Ashlee L.
I got my box today and I absolutely love how neat and classy the packaging is! And the book is one on my to be read list so I am super excited about that ❤️ Definitely will be keeping this subscription
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Classy Box Well Worth the Money
Jun 11, 2020
Charles C.
The curation of items for this box is top notch and relevant to the book selection. The insert explaining each item and its relation to the book is the best of the all the book boxes I subscribe to—it is the only one that uses full sentences, proper punctuation and grammar, and an elegant stationary, I couldn’t be more pleased with Call Number.
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Thanks so much for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the box.
Coming back...
Nov 16, 2018
Kristine B.
I love this box! The book selections are outstanding and the additional book-themed items are all fun and interesting. I really love that each box has a theme and a note from the author. I recently canceled my subscription for a time, because I got behind on my reading and the books were piling up -- adding to my stack of TBR books. But I love the books so much, I'm coming back! Thanks, Call Number!
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Thanks for your excellent feedback, Kristine! And for your support of me as a librarian scholar and bookpreneur!
Another great box!
Sep 24, 2017
Jaye L.
I was, as always, delighted with the newest Call Number box. I am not normally a fan of poetry, but this book looks amazing and I can’t wait to dive into it. And the extra items are as great as ever. That Prince pin is one of the best things I hav ever received in a subscription box! Call Number continues to be one of the classiest and most exciting boxes available.
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No book
Jan 20, 2017
R J.
First box arrived, no book inside instead a notice from the publisher about access to an ebook. What a disappointment.
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Past boxes from Call Number…
HIDDEN LIVES
This box features a copy of the book, The Secret Women by Sheila Williams, Tin with mini note cards, "Soul Sisters" copper bracelet, Margaritaville margarita mix, Terry McMillan quote card, and a "I Love My Library" button. Also includes a library packet (logo sticker, spine label, catalog card, and label protector).
DISTORTION
This box features a copy of the book, Telephone by Percival Everett, "That Succs" note card, Ammonite fossil, Navigation charm, Invisible Man bookmark, and a library book lending card. Also includes a library packet (logo sticker, spine label, catalog card, and label protector).
PARABLE OF THE BROWN GIRL
This box features a copy of the book, Parable of the Brown Girl by Khristi Lauren Adams, Dope Black Girl charm, Black Girl Magic journal, and Queen print. Also includes a library packet (logo sticker, spine label, catalog card, and label protector).
FINDING YOUR PLACE
This box features a copy of the book, Everywhere You Don't Belong by Gabriel Bump, set of Sunrise/Sunset prints, Langston Hughes note card, and Straight Outta Books bookmark. Also includes a library packet (logo sticker, spine label, catalog card, and label protector).
FAT GIRLS IN BLACK BODIES
This special edition box features a copy of the book, Fat Girls in Black Bodies by Dr. Joy Cox, Black Girl Magic journal (Shop Seven One Nine), Vampire Byte lip gloss (TNT Glosses), Diamond pen, Bead & Charm bookmark, Butterfly metallic paper clip, Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Raspberry Squares, and Body Positivity sticker pack. Also includes a library packet (logo sticker, spine label, catalog card, and label protector).
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