Hi Friends,
Happy Bookmas Day Fourteen! In this post, I’ll be doing a battle of the subscription book boxes. There are so many book boxes out there, but two that I tried in 2024 were Book Of The Month and the Aardvark Book Club box. They are fairly similar, but I wanted to share my thoughts on both, and let you know which one I preferred.

I won’t be using a pros-and-cons format because, honestly, both subscription boxes have pretty much the same advantages and drawbacks. I want to preface this by saying that whichever one you choose really comes down to personal preference. These are just my opinions on what I thought of both boxes.

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Book Of The MonthI honestly get so many Book Of The Month books secondhand, so when I was generously gifted a six-month subscription for Christmas last year, I was very excited! If you’d like to try BOTM, you can use my referral link (click here) to get your first box for just five dollars.

During my subscription, I believe I skipped two months because the book selections for those months didn’t appeal to me. Each month, you can pick from a handful of books across various genres, including historical fiction, literary fiction, fantasy, and romance. However, I noticed that horror wasn’t often represented, which was a bit of a bummer.

They also offer add-ons, and sometimes I felt that the add-ons were more appealing than the main selections. However, I wasn’t willing to pick a book I didn’t like just to pay extra for an add-on. Additionally, since I can find so many Book Of The Month titles at my local Half Price Books, the subscription didn’t feel worth it to me—especially since I didn’t always love the monthly selections.

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Aardvark Book ClubI’ve been really enjoying the Aardvark Book Club box! That said, I’ve noticed they don’t feature as many well-known authors or titles, as compared to BOTM. One big plus is that their boxes arrive quicker, and their books are harder to find secondhand.

I did skip one month when none of the book choices captivated me. Still, they sometimes offer signed copies, which I think is pretty cool. I also love that their logo on the books is more subtle and inconspicuous. Unfortunately, I don’t have a coupon code for Aardvark, but if you sign up for the service, please let me know in the comments so I can potentially earn a free monthly credit. Thank you!

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If I had to compare the two, I’d say they’re very interchangeable, and their pricing is about the same. I’d recommend Book Of The Month to someone who primarily reads well-known authors and popular titles. On the other hand, Aardvark Book Club is perfect for readers who want to branch out and discover lesser-known authors and hidden gems.

In the comments, let me know which of these services you prefer! Personally, I’ll continue buying Book Of The Month books secondhand and might resubscribe in 2025. I also plan to stick with Aardvark Book Club in 2025. Don’t forget to hit the follow button before you go! And once again, you can use my referral link to get your first Book Of The Month box for just five dollars.

Until The Next Chapter,
Bunny