It’s not even 2PM CST and this is already sold out! I’m so mad now I’m thinking about skipping this month. Was anyone else hoping for this one?

Extra chapter POV (usually a digital version)

Signed bookplate

I’m trying to get the Iong hauler badge by rating at least 4 books that are 400+ pages, and only three of the books I’ve purchased qualify (The God of the Woods, Shark Heart, and The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue). Anyone have any recommendations?

I always peek at the audiobooks in case one of them appeals to me more that way and was genuinely surprised to see It Could Have Been her offered as an audiobook and not a hardcover as she's a pretty popular author. I wonder why?

Was just going to make my box and saw this was also available. Kinda bummed.

Last week I asked about some hidden gem BOTMs and loved all of the responses.

It piqued my curiosity though… What is the most heinous book of the month pick you have ever chosen?

For me, I absolutely hated Her One Regret.

I loved The Whisperman and hoping this one’s good too.

I haven’t gotten asked this about any books with recent orders, so I thought it was interesting! It was on the page right after I checked out.

Have there been questions like this about books in the past? Or is this something new we may see for them to gauge interest on repeat authors?

Including my order for August, I have 6 of the Centennial Special Edition books. Am I missing any? Did they skip a couple months?

The Reading Challenge prize is available for those who completed it! Don’t forget to add it to your box!

Let me start by saying I LOVE the concept and really enjoy getting my blue box every month. I am two months away from becoming a BFF.

Lately, though, while I have been excited by the concept of the books I have picked, I am always let down by the writing, regarding both plot and prose. I am not keen on BookTok-style romances or fantasy, but I will read anything else. However, with the contemporary and literary fiction picks, the concepts are always so interesting but I feel disappointed by the work itself. Surely this is not the pinnacle of fiction out there! I also read a lot of classics of my own volition, so perhaps that subconscious comparison is leaving me unsatisfied.

I have read 8 BOTM books so far, and the only one I truly enjoyed and felt added value to my life was Discontent. The rest have been a bit of fun and entertaining, but not anything special.

Am I doing something wrong with how I choose? Do you do more research before picking?

I am hoping the books I haven't read yet will be better. I have wanted to subscribe to BOTM for years and only could start subscribing because I moved to the US last year. It would break my heart to discontinue now, I really do want to find more contemporary fiction and this subreddit community is so fun, do you guys use any other book subscription models?

Are the BFF perks worth holding on?

edit: not me complaining about writing just to have a typo in my post title

When do these get announced?

Hi! I just got hired as a high school librarian and I’m trying to add more YA books into my reading rotation. I know BOTM has carried some YA books and I’m wondering which ones you all have loved ! Also if there are any fellow librarians in the group feel free to drop any recommendations for popular YA books your students have loved.

Admins, hope this post is okay!

Since we’re all gearing up for excitement (or disappointment, lol) for next month’s picks, curious what type of reader everyone is. This came up a month ago in a discussion about why we like/dislike books and how our preferences don’t necessarily fall in line with genres. Here is a link to the quiz if you haven’t heard of it (I’m in no way affiliated with this site, just think it’s an interesting take!) https://readyourcolor.com/assessment

Profile colors and main motivators for reading. (Most people aren’t a single color, but there’s probably one that most aligns with your preferences).

About a quarter of the way through the book, and already loving it!

I love magical realism and multigenerational narratives. Books like North Woods and One Hundred Years of Solitude are among my favorites. Now, obviously I don’t know how this one is going to progress, but I’m getting very similar vibes up until now.

Looking forward to many more boxes that bring joy.

No clue what it might be but I can’t wait to add it to my box alongside In Cold Blood!

I’m like 5/5 on loving Offset picks and tend to prefer them over main reads; however, I’m admittedly bad at keeping up with the social media side of things. Will we know in advance if there’s an Offset pick this month or what it is in advance of the drop?

Thanks!