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A Surprise Book. Every Month. Genre-Curated.

From an independent bookstore at the beach.

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A surprise monthly book subscription from an independent bookstore

Sign up for The Book Drop & receive a surprise book wrapped in colorful tissue paper every month. Each month we select our most favorite titles across a handful of genres and mail them to thousands of readers across the country.

The Book Drop takes the worry out of selecting your next read. Let an independent bookstore share their favorite books with you via The Book Drop!

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HOW IT WORKS

Simple Steps to Your Next
Great Read

Getting great books is as simple as 1,2,3...

STEP #1

Choose a Subscription

Pick your preferred adult fiction genre, or shop by age range for our children's and young adult subscriptions.

STEP #2

Customize Your Plan

Select the duration - and even add a gift message, if you'd like!

STEP #3

Receive Hidden Gem Books

Wait for your book to arrive! All subscriptions ship starting the 15th of the month.

For the kind of reading you look forward to.

We'll deliver amazing books right to your door. Pick the kind of surprise that feels made for you.

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For curious grown-ups

Adult Subscription

A handpicked book from your chosen genre

  • A surprise title in your chosen genre
  • Curated by an independent bookstore
  • Gift options available
Starting at$26.99
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For young readers

Children's Subscription

Age-appropriate books to inspire young readers, delivered monthly

  • Age-appropriate monthly picks
  • Made to inspire young readers
  • Gift options available
Starting at$15.98
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For puzzle lovers

Jigsaw Puzzles

A new, high-quality jigsaw puzzle each quarter for endless fun

  • A new puzzle each quarter
  • High-quality pieces for endless fun
  • Gift options available
Starting at$29.99
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Don't just take our word for it

"Joy for my Mom"

"Got a subscription for my 88 year old mother who was having trouble getting to the library. She reads books and watches National Public Broadcasting. She has absolutely loved the anticipation of a new book a month and has enjoyed reading the books that have been sent. Thank you very much for bringing joy to my Mom!"

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Wanda

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

"You will love it"

"I love this book subscription! Love the extra touch of bookmarks, card about book and author, wrapped in tissue paper and magazine with other suggested books for reading!"

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Debbie

Sidney, Ohio

"Out of the ordinary subscription box!"

"This has been a wonderful subscription box for book lovers. I was hesitant to subscribe to this box as I have tried a few others and would end up getting duplicate books that I was unable to return. The picks have been amazing so far, and despite having a "to-read" list of 2,000 books, have been books that are new to me. I am very glad I tried this box and look forward to receiving it each time."

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Allison

Carmel, Indiana

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about The Book Drop subscription service.

The Book Drop is a surprise monthly book subscription service powered by Bethany Beach Books, an independent bookstore in Bethany Beach, Delaware. We shipped our first mailing in 2015! Our mission is to bring the independent bookstore experience to readers everywhere since not everyone has a local independent bookstore nearby.

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