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Book of the Month is a subscription-based e-commerce service that brings you a shortlist of the best new fiction we’ve come across. You pick what speaks to you. We send it your way. We’ll see you again in four weeks. Happy reading :)
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34 W 27th St, Floor 10, 10001, New York, United States
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I love the ability to view a condensed…
I love the ability to view a condensed list of books monthly!
Great Service
This concept is an ingenious one for avid readers who like perusing a rotating list of titles, but suffer analysis paralysis when checking out the veritable buffet of options at a bookstore or library. The books arrive quickly and I've always received the correct title picked each month.
Also, a great gift for the bibliophile in your life!
Such a great service
Book of the Month is such a great service for people who love to read! They have a small fee and free gift to join which got me interested. Their customer service is amazing! I wrote a review on a book I had a heard time reading just to let others know it wasn’t very good. BOTM reached out to me and offered a free book credit simply because I didn’t enjoy the book I bought and read! I didn’t complain, I didn’t ask for a refund, they offered it to me! You also earn book credits for buying books so most months I pay for one book and get another book free with a credit! I have also had a couple months where I simply ordered a free book with my credit and paid nothing! I love it and so far have enjoyed every book I’ve chosen besides the one!
I love ordering my books each month
I love ordering my books each month, I love the predictions, anticipation and getting my book box brings me joy!
Good, not perfect
I’ve been a been a Book of the Month member for 9 years.
Recently the better books have been add ons that you can only get if you pick one of the monthly selections or member favorites.
The best I can describe it is the monthly selections are more forgettable. As an example, Fredrick Backman’s My Friends was recently an add on and to-date it’s rated as loved by 79% of members. In comparison in the June selections, member loved ranges from 33%-64%, with one being Next to Heaven by James Frey who has admitted to using AI to write.
With that being said, I’ve had many wonderful books from BOTM throughout the years currently sitting on my favorites shelf, and I still anxiously wait for the beginning of every month to see what the new selections are.
I love all the extra effort BOTM puts…
I love all the extra effort BOTM puts into EVERYTHING! The books may not always be exactly what I want but they are truly hand picked, the gifts are adorable, and customer service is unmatched.
I have really enjoyed all the books so…
I have really enjoyed all the books so far. I love finding new authors through your club.
I love book of the Month club!
I love book of the Month club. There are so many amazing great books. 📚 Half of them, I probably would not read just because I wouldn’t know about them, living such busy lives, not having the time to peruse books at a bookstore. Book of the Month provides a great literary experience.
I love getting a new curated book each…
I love getting a new curated book each month. They have great the best maybe customer service. I love the birthday book and best book of the year.
The customer service is always on point…
The customer service is always on point and they listen to their customers.
Drastically Declining Experience
I used to absolutely love everything about this subscription. I’ve had it for years and have gifted it to friends/family on multiple occasions.
However, more and more frequently, I find myself not interested in any of the selections or available add ons, so I skip months quite often. Now I’m starting to lose credits I’ve paid for (which honestly feels illegal—they aren’t free credits, I paid for 12/year and I don’t believe that my payment should expire) simply because the quality of the options (in my opinion) have gone down. I’ve wasted 3 credits on books I couldn’t enjoy enough to finish at this point.
With the price per credit going up and paying not guaranteeing you get a book eventually, I will likely stop my subscription after I’ve used (or lost) my remaining credits.

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I can't say enough good things about…
I can't say enough good things about Book of the Month Club! As an avid reader, this subscription has completely transformed my TBR list—in the best way. Every month, I look forward to the carefully curated selections across a wide range of genres. Whether I'm in the mood for a buzzy thriller, heartfelt contemporary fiction, or something totally unique, BOTM always has something that catches my eye.
The best part? The books are always hardcovers, and the price is unbeatable—especially with add-ons! I love being able to grab extra titles each month at a discounted rate. The early access to debut authors and reader favorites makes it feel like I'm part of a secret bookish community.
Shipping is fast, the packaging is cute, and the referral credits are a nice perk too. It's like getting a bookish treat in the mail every month—and who doesn’t want that?
If you're looking to discover new favorites, support emerging authors, and treat yourself to a little literary joy, Book of the Month is a no-brainer. I'm hooked!
Last book was really bad but everything…
Last book was really bad but everything else has been enjoyable.

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Your boxes are terrible and don't…
Your boxes are terrible and don't withstand weather. They fall apart when they get wet. I am still waiting on replacement books. I may end up canceling. Too many ruined books.

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To Know Me Is To Read My Beanie
I thought the beanie was a fun exercise. Selecting a book each month is something I look forward to because it’s as though I have a personal shopper selecting the very best for my enjoyment and getting me the best for my time and money. Makes me feel excited and special !
It was super fast and super easy
I love BOTM!
I love the titles presented and the different genres. The amount of email communication is perfect and I really appreciated the notification at Mother's day. That made me feel like you REALLY cared. I recommend to all my book reading friends!
BOTM is the best!
I love BOTM because it helps me pick out books I normally would not. Love the thrillers the best!
Self Care for the Bookish
I have shared book of the month with everyone I can think of! It is my FAVORITE form of self care, giving this to myself 🫶
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