2026 is the Year of Reading, and a good time to refresh your reading, expand your
Each month we choose authors or writing we're excited about; perhaps new global voices, translated writing, under-the-radar releases, gems from independent publishers, or rediscovered classics. These are books we've loved in the bookshop, always with a local/global Bookbag feel.
If you'd like a subscription curated for you, to focus on a particular theme, mood, or genre, just add this to the notes. We'll arrange a call, correspond by email, or you can visit the bookshop to personalise the subscription.
"Mine was a gift from amazing friends and I absolutely love getting my surprise books through the post. The choices have been fantastic. Such a great idea"
"My son bought me a six month Bookbag subscription for Christmas and I wanted to give you some feedback. The way you approach and run this part of your business is wonderful. When I came in to say one book I was sent didn't really suit my tastes you immediately said I could choose another. So, thank you for a great system and wonderful, thoughtful and personal service. I have really appreciated it."
How it Works
Subscriptions are available as 3, 6, or 12 month.
Choose Fiction, Non-Fiction, Mix, or Poetry, or Children's.
Books are wrapped and packaged with a hand-written note and delivered to your door.
Your first month comes with a tin of specialist tea (pictured) from our neighbours The House of Hope & Mercy in the Jungle.
