Call Number
by Call NumberA library inspired book subscription box celebrating contemporary Black literature and authors.
$22.00/ quarter
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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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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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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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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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Excellent quality and attention to detai
Sep 05, 2020
Stefany H.
Beautiful box - I highly recommend it!
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Wonderful
Aug 07, 2020
Katherine L.
I’m so excited to read my new book, and the extras came lovingly packed and just made my day. Thanks!
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Very Happy Thus Far
Jan 24, 2017
Bonnie B.
I love the books, the creative packaging and I am looking forward to a longstanding relationship.
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Great Book Box and Good Customer Service
Jan 31, 2017
Dawn F.
Two months in and I'm still very happy with my subscription. The most recent box had some delays with the book not arriving from the UK publisher in time for shipping, but this was clearly explained in an email from the box proprietor and download of the ebook (as well as a second ebook from the author of the month) was provided for those who didn't want to wait for the physical copy to arrive. Not ideal, but sometimes delays happen and I was happy with the way it was handled. Looking forward to the next box!
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No book
Jan 29, 2017
Jasmine C.
I wanted to love this subscription, because the concept is awesome, but when my box arrived, I didn't receive a book and there are relatively no email updates on shipments or themes. There was a note from the publisher about a free e-book, but it included no updates about receiving the book I purchased and I haven't received any since. I hope there will be logistical improvements in the future.
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Wonderful book box
Feb 13, 2017
Sara K.
I wasn't sure whether one book for at this price was going to feel like a good deal but WOW - all of the extras are amazing. Everything was beautifully themed--nothing random. The extras are packaged so well and so carefully thought out. There was a note and signature plate from the author in this month's box, along with other surprises. I am absolutely charmed by this box (and I haven't even read the book yet!).
One of my resolutions for 2017 was to read more books written by authors of color - this box is one great way to do start doing that. Recommended!
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Apr 16, 2017
Jessica W.
I subscribed to this service a couple of months ago, and I am elated with these monthly book boxes. The books selected each tell stories about our people that you typically do not see told. Each book box includes the coolest accents that compliment the motif of its novel so well. Expertly curated.
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great curation & signed bookplates
Aug 10, 2017
Sara K.
I have enjoyed all of the boxes I've received - fun to open, lots of cool things inside, & signed bookplates. I love the idea of supporting black authors and business owners.
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September 2017 Box!
Sep 16, 2017
Linda H.
I'm new to Call Number and I love it! I waited until Saturday morning to unbox my goodies and I'm so excited now! The book Electric Arches is work from a new author for me which is always exciting but all the surrounding loot is so fun! Prince pin, bookmark, stickers...book nerds rejoice!👏🏽🎊📚🎉🦄🙏🏽
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Love this subscription!
Dec 21, 2017
Inge S.
I am new to Call Number and I am loving it so far. I subscribed to the nonfiction box for a few months and now I'm switching to the fiction box just for something a little different. I love all of the items that come with each book. And I'm being exposed to new books that I might not have found on my own!
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Super Impressed
Mar 21, 2018
Elizabeth A.
March was my first Call Number box and I was super impressed! I loved how much time was spent in picking out everything that goes along with the book they picked and the book sounds amazing. I was a little disappointed that I was missing my coaster that was listed as one of the items in the box. Still an amazing box that I would highly recommend!
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Thank you for the stellar review, Elizabeth! The coasters are actually being mailed separately and will arrive in your mailbox very soon. ~Jamillah
Fantastic!
Jan 22, 2018
Ariana O.
I subscribe to the fiction box with bookish goodies. The book selection is amazing. The goodies fit into a narrative around the book. I also didn't realize how much my nerdy heart would enjoy having the library card and call number.
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Amazing
Feb 18, 2018
Alexandria S.
I am so extremely happy to have the opportunity to purchase this subscription box. So much so that I may opt to try the non fiction in addition to my fiction box. The packaging was impeccable. Extremely pleased.
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Wonderful!!
May 20, 2018
Latasha F.
I’m a very avid book reader so I wanted to try this book subscription box I stumbled upon. I’m soo glad I did. I receive the non fiction box with gifts. When I received my 1st Box this week I was amazed. Ooh the packaging was beautiful. I didn’t want to open the packages. They really take time and care to put this box together you can definitely tell. I’m a subscriber to over 20+ boxes and I’m narrowing my choices down. This one I’ll surely keep.
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Wonderful Subscription
Feb 12, 2017
Alison H.
Call Number Box continues to astonish me every month with outstanding book selections and beautiful book-related items. I particularly appreciate the letter from the author in each box that introduces the book as well as the note from Jamillah describing the special items she has included with the book. It's like meeting an author and receiving a gift from a friend (with excellent taste!) all at once. The care that goes into creating each complete box comes through every time and is greatly appreciated!