Subscriptions for Curious Readers

Our range of monthly book subscriptions are the perfect gift for that friend who’s always looking for their next great read, or as a gift to yourself if you’re in need of reading inspiration.

We pride ourselves on our hand-picked selection of books in the shop, and this way we can bring that joy to everyone!

How it works:

Every month you’ll receive a hand-picked new book in the post from us. It’ll be something we’ve loved in the shop, recommended to countless friends and customers and spent ages chatting about. From forgotten classics and cutting-edge curios to prize-winners and underground hits, we think you’ll love our selection.

You can select either a fiction or non-fiction package (or you can alternate), and we’ll include some useful notes from us, as well as some delicious coffee from our friends at Triple Co Roast (roasted close to us in Bristol) to sip while you devour your latest read. It’ll slide through your letterbox every month, all in a beautiful hand-stamped bundle.

What sort of books will I get?

There’s no formula, no algorithms: just books your local booksellers are passionate about, from cult classics to future prize-winners, celebrating authors, translators and presses far and wide with a heavy bias towards independent publishers. For a better idea of the sort of books we choose, take a look at our previous subscription picks.

What are the options?

Storysmith’s quarter of curious reading £45 Includes three monthly deliveries of a hand-picked book with some useful notes on that month’s book selection from us. You’ll also get one delicious bag of Triple Co Roast coffee with your first delivery, to enjoy while you read.

Storysmith’s half-year of curious reading £85 Includes six monthly deliveries of a hand-picked book, notes on the book selection from us and two bags of Triple Co Roast coffee (one every three months).

Storysmith’s year of curious reading £160 Includes twelve monthly deliveries of a hand-picked book, notes on the book selection from us and four bags of Triple Co Roast coffee (one every three months).

Ready to order?

Simply select your desired subscription package below:

Price range: £45.00 through £160.00

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Useful information

Buying a subscription as a gift? Make sure you put in the correct name and delivery address for your recipient at the checkout. If it’s a gift for collection then please put the name and email address of the recipient in the order notes, so we can email them when their subscription is ready to collect each month.

We’ll also include a printable voucher with each order in case you want something to hand over when gifting. It’ll be attached to your order confirmation email (there should be a download link).

We dispatch all subscription packages out in the first week of the month. 

If you or your gift recipient receive a book you already own, you can exchange it for another.

Triple Co Roast coffee is suitable for cafetières. Not a coffee fan, or perhaps you’d prefer beans to ground? We can send some delicious Bird & Blend tea instead, or swap your ground coffee for beans – just let us know.

Please note: international orders could incur extra delivery charges. Drop us a line here and we’ll confirm a price.

Sorry – we cannot accept National Book Tokens as payment for subscription orders.

All pictured books are just examples – our selection evolves every month

Additional information

Starting month

January 2026 (best for Christmas presents!), February 2026, March 2026, April 2026, May 2026