A surprise book, chosen by an independent bookstore at the beach, wrapped with care, and delivered for your next quiet moment.
165k+
books mailed
2015
first mailing
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independent bookstore
A little joy in the mailbox.
Genre-led picks from the booksellers who know a good story.
A favorite for readers
165,000+ books shipped and loved nationwide.
Pick your kind of surprise
Choose a genre, a reader, or a slower way to spend an afternoon. We'll handle the choosing and the wrapping.
For curious grown-ups
A handpicked book in the genre you love, wrapped and ready for a little monthly escape.
For young readers
Age-appropriate books selected to keep growing readers curious, confident, and excited for mail day.
For puzzle lovers
A new, high-quality jigsaw puzzle every quarter for slow afternoons and satisfying little victories.
More than a subscription box
The Book Drop takes the worry out of choosing your next read. Each month, our booksellers select favorite titles across a handful of genres and send them from our independent bookstore at the beach to readers across the country.
Expect a beautifully wrapped book, a little context about the author and story, and the feeling that someone who knows books chose it just for you.
Genre-led
Find your reading mood and let us surprise you within it.
Independent
Every pick comes from booksellers who love a hidden gem.
How it works
Choose the kind of surprise you want. We'll take care of the rest.
Pick your genre, select your plan, and we take care of selecting your next favorite read. We'll wrap & pack your book by hand at our little bookshop.
We'll ship your book each month or quarter depending on the subscription you've chosen. We ship around the 15th each month.
Enjoy a recently released title from your favorite genre, hand-chosen and hand-wrapped by our team in Delaware. Experience extreme happiness knowing you're supporting an independent bookstore!
Notes from the community
The best part of a surprise read is having someone to talk about it with.
“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.”
“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!”
“Out of the ordinary subscription box!”
“This has been a wonderful subscription box for book lovers. The picks have been amazing so far, and despite having a to-read list of 2,000 books, they 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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Good to know
Everything you need to know before the first package lands on your doorstep.
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