Hey guys! So I signed up for another book subscription box, but this one is from The Book Drop. As it says on the website:
The Book Drop is our very own monthly subscription box service. What does this mean? This means once a month we hand-select one of our favorite new books based on your reading preferences, package it up all nice and cute in a box and send it your way! Book Drop subscribers get a book delivered to their doorstep (or mailbox) once a month from Bethany Beach Books.
So I’m subscribed to the Jane box which includes:
- Paperback book (usually a contemporary or historical fiction novel, with the occasional literary fiction novel)
- Indie Next list for the upcoming month
- An occasional goodie
I chose this box in particular because it allows me to receive books outside of the normal genre that I’ve been reading lately and it also allows me to receive books that I’d otherwise never pick up on my own. So for this month I’m actually really excited for the book that was in the box.
Here’s how the box came:

It was a long box that was sealed to the teeth, so cutting it open was kind of difficult. BUT! Once I did manage to open it, here’s what was inside:

The items that I received were:
- May the Road Rise Up to Meet You by Peter Troy.
- A Celtic magnetic bookmark (that matches the book in terms of one of the character’s origin).
- A little note about the book and why it was chosen.
- An Indie Next book list for the upcoming month.
As the note states,
“‘Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Civil War, May the Road Rise Up to Meet You is a story of four unforgettable characters who illuminate the quintessential American experience.’ I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it’s one of my favorites. Despite being published a few years ago, it’s still one of the my go-to staff recommendations when customers come in looking for a good book. We also included a little magnetic Celtic bookmark! Happy reading!! Love, AZ”
And then when I read the rest of the synopsis I became intrigued and interested in reading it. As I haven’t read many books based around the Civil War era, I’m interested to see this take on it and how it plays out.
Overall, my first box from Bethany Beach Books (aka, The Book Drop) was a fun one and I’m excited to see what the next month will bring.
Have you ever received a box from The Book Drop? Have you read this book? If so, what are your thoughts? Let me know!
I love subscription boxes but I haven’t found the right one for me yet. This one seems nice though!
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It is a nice one! It’s simple, but it still has something nice inside.
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Ooh, sounds fun! I’m seeing SO many subscription boxes these days, it’s really quite awesome. ;D I don’t know that I’d ever be brave enough to sign up for one though?! I prefer to know exactly what I spend my money on, hehhh. But it looks like a nicely packaged box too, and I hope the book is amazing! 😀
Thanks for stopping by @ Paper Fury!
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They’re SO fun and addicting, so you really got to look into which one fits you best for your tastes and finances. Yeah, it was nice! c: I think the presentation on this one was super nice.
Thank you for stopping by here, Cait!
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This sounds lovely as something to look forward to every month. The book doesn’t sound quite my kind of read, but then that is the idea of surprise books, especially as bookbloggers. I hope you enjoy it.
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Yeah, I’m hoping to enjoy some of the books I receive even if they’re not my typical read. But surprises can sometimes be fun!
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