The Willoughby Book Club Reviews 

I have just renewed the subscription again for my wife. Over the past 3 years she has received a variety of books almost all of which she has really enjoyed and has introduced her to authors she would not normally have chosen. There is also the added joy of receiving a surprise gift every month. This is a great company and we both recommend them highly.

I ordered the mothers day gift set which was £40 including postage.
When it arrived I have got to say disappointing!
It had all the contents as they said but it was tiny, the photo frame and vase were more suited for a dolls house, my wife ( bought this on behalf of my son) said she hoped I hadn't spent much onitsha!

So friendly and helpful!! Great book picks too.

I was disappointed in the book selection. I’d been very clear in my original criteria that I was interested in literary fiction. The first and third choices broadly matched the criteria, the second was a very average adventure story. I was delighted with the additional gift of coffee bags with the first two books and very disappointed to find that no coffee came with the final book.

This was a Christmas present. First it was difficult start the subscription, however that was mainly due to problems with Virgin Experiences.
I have now had 2 of the three books. I do not believe this is in any way value for money, and unfortunately the first book they sent me was not to my liking. Therefore this is not in any way to my liking.
This is an addition following the response.
Both books sent so far are stories based in Ireland. I never mentioned Ireland in my preferences.
Additionally the first book retailed at £9.99, and the second has no price, but would not have cost more.
My son paid £39, ie £13 per book. How does 2 sub £10 books, which may have been remaindered (sold at below original cost as a bin end) make sense in terms of value. The books are sold at at least 30% premium, and potentially are bin ends.
his is not the way to do business, and verges on the dishonest.

Received a 3 month gift subscription. When I contacted them to delay a delivery ( which was fine) I had the opportunity to specify a category of book. I know my chosen category was quite broad ( detective novels ) but unfortunately one of the books I was sent I had already read.

This subscription was for my granddaughter so I asked her & she was extremely positive. 100% & she started reading each one as soon as it arrived. Has requested a 12 month subscription next as has her younger sister.

This was a really lovely gift to have received. The dopamine hit when unravelling each month’s new cookbook was amazing, and then tearing through the books to find my new favourite recipes became a monthly ritual. Would highly recommend.

On my third subscription, Olivia who is choosing my books has been absolutely spot on, apart from one. She has chosen books in line with my given criteria, but ones I would have definitely not considered myself. Will certainly keep on with this service

The most fantastic, exceptionally well-curated gift, totally appreciated by my 20+ son. Every month has been spot on!

A friend gave me a gift voucher but I lost it in a house move. I recently rediscovered it and approached Willoughby's to see if I could still use it. They were extremely helpful and responsive. Fantastic service.

I received this subscription as a Xmas gift and was aware what it cost. I felt the books were of a poor quality both in content and the physical condition. I know also that the person who gave me the gift was very unhappy with the value for money. The cost of the books was only just over 50% of the cost of the package.

I've just renewed my annual bespoke subscription and hope to continue doing it for years to come - the past year I've received some excellent books, including ones I wouldn't have ever picked on my own (which ended up being some of my favourites).

I think there was only one book I couldn't get into - which is impressive, considering how picky I can be, and knowing that there's no followup after each book to leave comments so the company is choosing books blindly based on a questionnaire you do when first signing up.

Have this for both my grandchildren and they love it. One of the highlights of their month when it drops through the postbox! Would recommend to any parent/grandparent of a reading child or grandchild!!

I have just received two boxes of books: a crime bundle and a fiction bundle. They have arrived quickly and have been carefully and beautifully packaged. These are perfect gifts for two sets of book loving people. Thank you so much!

I have bought several subscriptions over the past few years for my great-grandchildren's birthday and christmas presents. They have been wonderfully successful and I shall continue to give them subscriptions in the future. I shall also buy Willoughby subscriptions for other Christmas gifts. I can't think of anything better way to give presents that go on and on. PATRICIA ISAACS

I am sad to leave a 2 star review but the person who received the books has only read 1 out of the 6 sent. The books were received in timely fashion, with good comms to let us know when they were on their way. Each book was beautifully presented and pristine. But the person who received them said they started each book but didn't enjoy them at all. Only finished one so it ended up being a waste of money.

Our foster children have been receiving books each month, from school and ourselves. The book club have sent new books out straight away when I have called to explain some books are to difficult for our children because of their disabilities. The service is brilliant and the children look forward to them arriving and have co-ordinated them to come together, regardless them being from us or their different school. Thank you looking towards more new books arriving.

I have loved receiving a book every month. I had my subscription as a gift, and as my first has come to close I have received a another as a gift. I have received a great range of books based on the answers I gave when setting up the subscription, not all are books l would have even looked at had I gone to a shop to buy them. My daughter has just started a children's 3 month subscription and is already well into her first book.
I am so pleased someone thought this would be a good gift as the were correct.

It is a pleasure to give a five star review. My subscription was a gift from my family and it was like having a present from them every few weeks. Each book I have truly enjoyed, some more than others, but they were obviously carefully curated to match my very fussy reading interests and I appreciate that. Like some others, I was rather surprised to see the prices appear when I first logged in, but even so I do not know what my family paid. And they know it was worth it anyway. Many thanks