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Early Reader Subscriptions
Click here to see our available themes below!
This subscription is perfect for readers who have started their independent reading journey and are reading early chapter books, specifically readers who read at a Lexile rating of 410-650L / Level K-M / AR level 2.2 - 3.2.
To help grow and encourage a passion for reading we think it is especially important for beginning independent readers to find books they are excited about. We offer three different themes for our Early Readers.
Please note the ages associated with this subscription are per publisher recommendations. We encourage subscribers to select the best subscription based on the reader's reading level and maturity.
Early Readers: Adventure
Perfect for readers who enjoy adventure, science, and mystery. May include an occasional non-fiction. A great fit for readers who read at a Lexile range of 501-650 / Level K-M.
Readers will receive...
✓ One surprise paperback Early Reader (Adventure-themed) book wrapped in colorful tissue paper
✓ A note from our Book Drop team introducing the book
✓ The Indie Next List every other month
A trifold catalog of inspired recommendations from independent booksellers nationwide. Features incredible upcoming and recently released titles.
✓ Exclusive Book Drop bookmark
✓ Eco-friendly, recyclable packaging
✓ Free shipping
Early Readers:
Glitter
Perfect for readers who enjoy glitter, unicorns & mermaids, and animals. May include an occasional non-fiction. A great fit for readers who read at a Lexile range of 501-650 / Level K-M.
Readers will receive...
✓ One surprise paperback Early Reader (Glitter-themed) book wrapped in colorful tissue paper
✓ A note from our Book Drop team introducing the book
✓ The Indie Next List every other month
A trifold catalog of inspired recommendations from independent booksellers nationwide. Features incredible upcoming and recently released titles.
✓ Exclusive Book Drop bookmark
✓ Eco-friendly, recyclable packaging
✓ Free shipping
Early Readers:
Humor
Perfect for readers who enjoy comedy and graphic novels. May include an occasional non-fiction. A great fit for readers who read at a Lexile range of 501-650 / Level K-M.
Readers will receive...
✓ One surprise paperback Early Reader (Humor-themed) book wrapped in colorful tissue paper
✓ A note from our Book Drop team introducing the book
✓ The Indie Next List every other month
A trifold catalog of inspired recommendations from independent booksellers nationwide. Features incredible upcoming and recently released titles.
✓ Exclusive Book Drop bookmark
✓ Eco-friendly, recyclable packaging
✓ Free shipping
Recently Featured Early Reader Titles
How does it work?
Step 1
Choose a Subscription
We have many different subscriptions to satisfy any bookworm. Take a peek at our Past Book selections or check out all of our subscription options here to decide which is perfect for you!
Step 2
Select # of months
How often would you like to renew your subscription? We send books once a month but you may choose whether to renew every month, every three months, or every six months.
Step 3
Enjoy your book
We ship our book subscriptions between the 16th-21st of each month so readers can expect to receive their package before the end of the month. Enjoy your incredible, hidden gem book!
What our readers say
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"Great books"
"I ordered this subscription for my granddaughter. She loves the books. I'll continue this subscription for another year. Keep up the good work."
Shar
Rock Island, Illinois
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"AMAZING"
"Can’t praise this service enough! The book selection is superb and always interesting. Supporting a small local business is also a plus."
Brennon
Live Oak, Texas
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"Fun Surprise"
"I love the book drop subscription! It is an awesome way to support an independent store and the surprise in the mail makes it so fun!!"
Ashley
Anderson, Indiana
Frequently Asked Questions
The Book Drop is a surprise monthly book subscription service created by Amanda Zirn Hudson, operational manager & frontlist book-buyer of Bethany Beach Books. We sadly understand that not everyone has a local, independent bookstore near them so our mission is to help bring the independent bookstore to readers. The Book Drop is owned & powered by Bethany Beach Books.
We ship subscriptions between the 16th-21st of each month. Readers will receive tracking via email as soon as we start preparing their mailing.
Our subscriptions ship the same time every month: between the 16th-21st. Subscribe before the 15th of the month & receive your first book that same month. Subscribe after the 15th and your first book will ship the following month. As soon as we start packing your subscription, we send an email with tracking information. All one-time products from our shop ship within 2-3 business days (or on release date for pre-orders).
All standard subscriptions auto-renew on the 1st of each month. Gift subscriptions are given the choice at checkout whether to auto-renew or not. Subscribers have the ability to skip, pause, or cancel via their Book Drop account.