Discover new books

Discover new books in 2026! Our book subscriptions make beautifully bespoke gifts, or reinvigorate your own reading habits.

"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"

Our booksellers choose books we are excited about, whether under-the-radar releases, gems from independent publishers, or rediscovered classics. These are books we've loved in the bookshop, always with a Bookbag feel.

If you'd like a personally curated subscription, or a particular theme or genre, we're happy to offer this service too. Call, email, or visit the bookshop.

"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."

CHRISTMAS 2025: To receive the first book in the post in time for Christmas, order by 15th December. To collect the first book from the bookshop, by 22nd December. After this time the first book will be posted out in January. There is also a gift card that can be given that explains the subscription if you'd like to gift this and for the books to start in January.

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.

The Small Print

Your Bookbox will be dispatched in the first week of each calendar month.

If you’re a new subscriber and you sign up before the 20th of the month, we’ll send your first Bookbox out right away so you don’t miss out.

Bookpost will be sent via Royal Mail, and is only available in the UK. Postage is part of your subscription so there isn’t an additional shipping charge. 

While we can’t account for every letterbox size, we’ll always try and keep the Bookbox selection letterbox friendly - there won’t be any posties trying to force War and Peace through your door.

If you have already got the book on your shelf just get in touch with us - or pop into the shop with it -  and we’ll arrange a swap for you. 

Choose your subscription

Choose from our current selections: fiction, fiction / non-fiction mix, non-fiction, young adult, or poetry. Keep scrolling down to order a bespoke bundle.

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