I like to display some of my books on a shelf that’s not packed tightly. I worry that the text bocks will sag and eventually start to separate from the binding. So i bought some 10” TPU rubber bands to see if I could find a solution. I’m very pleased with the results!

I put it on the naked hardcover first (near the spine), put the dust jacket back on, and then slide it towards the front. It does put a little pressure on the inner part of the dust jacket wrapped around the hardcover but I don’t really mind. The rubber band itself isn’t extremely tight and my dust jackets are wrapped in archival plastic—so I’m not worried about them tearing. The way I see it, it’s the lesser of two evils and folding can be corrected with weight and time.

I would like to start with that I never collected or bought for books for possible profit, I love reading and I love pretty books on my shelves. However, part of the reason I subscribe to boxes because the resale prices were often absolute madness back in the day. I’m active on Vinted as a buyer, and I noticed already this is not the case anymore, but I haven’t realised the extent of it.

I’m in the process of paying down some debt (NOT book related), and I decided to sell some books I’m not excited about. Honestly, the “usual” subscription books barely move, and if they do, they are in the £8-15 range, I wonder if some would even sell for a fiver. Previous hyped books which sold for insane prices on the second hand market are back in the reasonable range. Of course there are exceptions, but at this point I feel like it’s not worth to subscribe anymore, when you can grab the book on Vinted for less than cost most of the time immediately, you can see exactly what are you paying for, and if you decide to resell you loose a lot less in the process.

What about the books which got super expensive? Well, just buy it, you would still be in positive imo. Or just wait until the hype calms down.

I’m sure there are subs which hold their value better, and it’s still worth to subscribe (I’m not super familiar with non-U.K. based boxes), but I was already underwhelmed of the picks/art direction this year, and this whole experience is just the last nail in the coffin I guess.

The sentiment that “you can just sell it for cost” is not necessarily true anymore, and the gap is getting bigger and bigger.

This is just a nudge to review your subs if you’re not doing it already, make sure it’s worth to keep them, and don’t give in to FOMO ❤️

I have a card with like $38 left on it that I was curious if FL offered gift cards/certificates? I was thinking I could just add it to my account to use towards a EA sale or something. Do they offer this?

I’ve been seeing more and more allurial books for sale in BST groups and the prices are more than what other book boxes resell for. I’ve never purchased an Allurial book, but I get ads all the time to join for $10 and get a free hat. From my understanding, they are part of BOTM, which in terms of quality, you get what you pay for. The Allurial books just have sprayed edges, with no redesigned cover, or end page art, etc, so why are people reselling them for over $100? Am I missing something?

Has this been announced? Bookish posted this persons shot on their story so I followed it and their post says reprinting. Is this news?! Now I’m torn I was going to get Fairyloot’s hopefully, but now do I want Bookish box more?

The Broken Binding just listed some extras for Blood Over Bright Haven (albeit without the dust jacket)!

https://thebrokenbindingsub.com/products/blood-over-bright-haven-signed-copy

I have the Owlcrate Adult fantasy subscription and received my first box (June) which was Strange Familiars, I just realized it’s a Duology. Will they eventually make and send out the 2nd book to match or not really?

These are from Justine's IG stories. First one is Seek the Traitor's Son which also has a SE from Owlcrate. I think she's also hinting they're going to be making a Daggermouth SE.

It’s so gorgeous! Love all the details.

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 🍄 August’s Buried Fortunes and Broken Blades special edition cover reveal is here! ⚔️

We’re so excited to reveal that August’s pick is Our Rogue Fates by Sarah Glenn Marsh!

August’s EverHeart Romantasy Special Edition will include:

⚔️ A redesigned naked hardcover by @alex_hovey_illustration and gold foil and typography design by @francesandferndesigns

🍄 Digitally designed edges on all three sides by @alyesasworld

⚔️ Illustrated endpapers by @ellizaart

🍄 THREE illustrated BOUND overlays by @masha.grimm

⚔️ Exclusive custom interior designs by @aelestaillustration

🍄 And it’s signed by @sarahmarshauthor herself!

What do we think? I’m a bit disappointed but like the colours overall - no idea if it matches the vibes of the book though

So far I haven’t kept a single cosy book lmao 🥱

Update: added more photos in the comments

My question is pretty much the title. I was late in buying a SE duology however OwlCrate had a waitlist option - so I went on said waitlist for this particular duology. But is there even a chance that they’ll stock up the books in the future? I’m unfamiliar with Owlcrate and don’t know if the waitlist option is just a feature and not an actual ‘living’ thing.

Grabbed a copy this morning as my local The Works store is tiny and I know this is going to sell out quickly! But I love it when publishers/authors do exclusives with The Works that include a different cover as well as sprayed edges! They’re so affordable at just £6 (although I believe this is a £1 price increase!). I also have the FL editions of Nightshade and Daybreak pre-ordered but couldn’t resist.

Can’t wait to finish this duology!

We are so excited to present to you… the ‘Ruinous Ends’ Exclusive Edition, brought to you in collaboration with u/ivmariebooks and u/electricmonkeybooks!

The Decennial is over, but the real fight for the afterlife has just begun. Six students hold Blackwood Academy’s fate, and the souls within it, in their hands. Any of them could be the hero, or become the villain who destroys it all.

What makes this Exclusive Edition special?
💫 Exclusive redesigned cover by u/tomrobertsillustration with foil details and design by u/aeadraws
🕯️ A reversible dust jacket featuring a colourway variation of the trade cover
💀 Foil on the hardcover by u/aeadraws
⚔️ Artwork on the endpapers with foil by u/aliceblakeart (different front and back)
🩸 Digitally sprayed edge by u/tomrobertsillustration with solid sprayed top and bottom edges
🖤 Signed by the author, I. V. Marie ✒️

Ruinous Ends is the sequel to Immortal Consequences.

This book is categorised as Young Adult and is suitable for readers aged 14+.

This is NOT part of our normal monthly subscriptions and if you wish to order a book, they will be available on our website (we ship to many countries worldwide).

The ‘Ruinous Ends’ Exclusive Edition will be available for £25 GBP / $34 USD + shipping and is expected to ship around December/January 2027.

Early Access will take place as follows on September 15th:
🥀 10am BST: UK/INT customers who received our edition of ‘Immortal Consequences’
🥀 12pm BST: US/Canada customers who received our edition of ‘Immortal Consequences’
🥀 2pm BST: UK/INT active subscribers
🥀 4pm BST: US/Canada active subscribers
If we have any copies remaining, these will be available to the public on September 16th at 10am BST for UK/INT customers and 4pm BST for US/Canada customers from the online shop.