A Box Of Stories Reviews 369

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love this box. The books are well thought out and interesting, and the added extras are thoughtful and not just random junk that will clutter up your dumping drawer.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is such a great idea! I've always been a bookworm, and I wanted to get more into the horror genre. The Box of Stories has been a fun way to do that while also supporting authors that don't get en... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always a great treat when my horror box arrives - early copies and interesting reads - I’d sign up twice if I could lol

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I love the book boxes! The books are in perfect conditions and often a good mix. The only things i don't enjoy are the packaging, the box always arrives in a plastic bag..

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About A Box Of Stories

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Stuck reading the obvious bestsellers?

Of the 200,000 titles launched every year under 20% are given the marketing budgets for success - so that feeling of being stuck-in-a-rut isn’t unusual!

A Box of Stories has created a surprise box and a cool new way to discover incredible books and authors with excellent ratings and rave reviews.

Our algorithm scores through leading book forums, rankings on websites, critic reviews, blogs and sales figures from publishers to create bundles with rave reviews by adventurous book lovers across the world. We then turn that into a surprise box of books!


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4.4

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

369 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A wonderful book subscription 📚

Perfect if you don’t know what to read next - they send your four wonderful books from a genre you select. I love that there’s so much flexibility with the subscription. You can do a one-time purchase just to try it out☺️📚

October 21, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First subscription box

Got my first subscription box and I am really pleased with the books I've received, good selection of different genres and really looking forward to reading them. Nothing better than reading a physical book.

October 18, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great flexible subscription for book lovers

I have had 4 boxes now and will definitely continue with the subscription. The price is great, the student discount a bonus. The ability to change the genre, date of delivery and to skip a box are excellent additions. Oh and the specialised boxes which pop up every now and then are a great idea.
And the books themselves are really great. Quite a few have been books I wouldn't have picked up normally but I've really enjoyed most of them.

October 11, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

One of the best gifts I have received

One of the best gifts I have received! 4 fabulous books I would never have read otherwise and thoroughly enjoyed. A box of Stories is now my go to gift for all my bookworm friends.

October 11, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Find new favourite

I’m so glad I subscribed to ABOS. The first book I’ve read was fantastic. Not only are you helping to save books, you may also find new favourites! Whether a book or the author! Definitely worth it!

October 8, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely love A box of stories

Absolutely love A box of stories, I'm so glad I found them and subscribed

Having 4 surprise books delivered to me every 2 months is the best thing

I really struggle to find books I like so having 4 ransom from authors I've never really heard of is great.

I've found some of my favourite authors through these boxes and I can't wait to get more

October 8, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I absolutely love A Box of Stories

I absolutely love A Box of Stories!
Signing up to this was such a good move. I got back into reading and I wanted to expand my reading repertoire- this was perfect for that. I chose the mixed subscription (which you can still slightly tailor by selecting topics you do not want included) and I love every delivery I receive. I recommend it to everyone at any given opportunity! If you enjoy reading then I certainly recommend subscribing. I love having a physical book and the price per book is an absolute steal!

October 6, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The perfect subscription box for book lovers

A superb subscription box, delivering 4 brand new books that are picked according to an algorithm to suit you. These books may otherwise be left gathering dust or destroyed, as they haven't made the bestseller list. However, they have received great reader reviews. Each book is picked by an algorithm going through real reader reviews to pick the books. You can choose how often your subscription renews and it is competitive in price! You can save on your initial box by joining the mail list and there are fab perks with every 3rd box. I just got a free book in box three! My three fiction boxes have had such a wonderful range of books, each with some superb reads! I am very excited by 3 of my reads this month and the other 2 sound promising too. Even better than saving 4 books per box and saving landfill, is knowing that some of the proceeds from the profits go into supporting literacy! I highly recommend A Box of Stories to all book lovers. The tough decision will be choosing what genre of box to pick! It isn't set in stone though so change your mind when you like or pick the mixed box!

October 2, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend

A great company who are friendly and easy to deal with.
It took me a long time to find a book subscription box I thought was right for me. But this is definitely it!
Being able to change, pause or end my subscription whenever I want is a fantastic feature for me.
Definitely recommend.

October 1, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company and book subscription service.

I was looking online at book subscriptions I could get and came across the website and was intrigued by the number of books you get in each box, the idea of getting books I wouldn't normally pick up or have heard of and also saving books.  I  ordered a gift subscription and the first box arrived promptly, in great condition, and all the books still have that new book smell!! I am thoroughly impressed by the quality and am so happy that ABoS is doing what they are, and helping to showcase underappreciated authors. After getting my first box I then ordered a subscription gift box for my daughter of YA books and she was thrilled with them all including the signed copy of a book. Overall, a brilliant experience, I highly recommend to all.

September 30, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect for cozy Sundays

I saw their ad on Instagram and, although I was intrigued, I left it well alone for a while. A day later, I googled the company, read through their website and ordered a box (sci-fi and fantasy I believe). It arrived promptly, in great condition, and all the books still have that new book smell!! I'm partway through reading my first choice of the books I received and I am thoroughly impressed by the quality and am so happy that ABoS is doing what they are, and helping to showcase underappreciated authors. Their mission statement for reducing waste is true on so many levels - instead of wrapping the package in countless layers of bubble wrap and cling film as many companies do, they use small amounts of brown paper, enough to ensure no damage is done to any of the books. Overall, a brilliant experience, I highly recommend!

September 25, 2021
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I love books

I love books! I have 100s of books to read but everytime I go into a bookstore ill buy more but what attracted me to a box of stories was not only the fact that they are saving books from being lost forever but also that I won't have any knowledge of what books I will be receiving! I love the surprise element! Every book I have recieved from them has not only got me thinking but also introduced me to new unique authors! I have been raving about a box of stories from the first box I got, I hope they gain many more subscribers and continue their quest in bringing joy to book lovers like me! X

September 23, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prompt response

Very prompt reply to my email requesting a change of delivery address - which was no problem at all. Would highly recommend to anyone purchasing a subscription - I have enjoyed every box I have received.

September 22, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fab company

They helped immediately with a change of address meaning I won't lose out on one of my subscriptions!
Thank you so much.
Fabulous service would highly recommend

September 21, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A brilliant idea

A brilliant idea.

Is there anything better than discovering new authors? Maybe knowing you’re saving books from being destroyed. This concept is excellent. 4 books every quarter (or sooner if you want). I can’t say how excited I was to open my box, not knowing what was going to be inside. There is such freedom with the subscription as well, meaning I can pause, change or cancel whenever I like. I would recommend to all book lovers.

September 20, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

No Better Subscription Box Lovers!

I have been a subscriber for over a year now and have had around 17 boxes from ABoS. This month was the first that I received a book with some damage to the front cover and first few pages. As I could still read it this wasn't an issue, but I raised it for their attention. I've received a replacement book of another kind as an apology so I have the additional joy of an extra book this month. Fast, fantastic customer service and brilliant book selections. Best subscription box out there for book worms!

September 16, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant

The box came very fast and I really like the variety of books that comes in it. The subscription is flexible so you can choose the frequency of the boxes and I like how they take your preference into consideration too. As someone who had been wanting to buy new books but was not certain on what I wanted to read, this is a very good service and you are saving books that might otherwise go unknown. Overall, I’m happy with this and am looking forward for my next box :)

September 16, 2021
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