The Willoughby Book Club Reviews 

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

I bought this for our grandson’s 1st birthday. Lovely selection, good to see him open the book every month. Just sad it has come to an end. Well done. Thank you.

Very disappointing - essentially paid about £45 for a 3 month subscription. The three books sent could be bought on Amazon for prices ranging from £3 to £6. The curation appears to be a questionnaire the recipient fills in - to access this the recipient sees the cost of the gift. Seems to me as if get sent the cheapest books available that are collecting dust in a warehouse somewhere so appears a rip off. After receiving the first book ‘ The Winker’ - worth looking up - gives an idea of the calibre of books sent - I sent an email via Not On The Highstreet as this is where the ‘gift’ was purchased. I have never received a reply to this email. I would therefore not purchase from this company again - indeed after the initial embarrassment, it became a standing joke and caused bemusement wondering how bad the next book was going to be.

Disappointing. The sales blurb indicated that books would be tailored to the child’s interests and on that basis I subscribed. Instead of a focus on STEM, as specified by me, my grandson was sent fiction (such as Aesop). I wasn’t impressed either by the poor quality workbook that he received.

I treat myself to a book subscription the books chosen are brilliant I always look forward to what has been chosen for me some if the books I would never normally read and it has opened up new author to try in the future well worth the money