Bookishly

What's in the box: A classic book paired with a treat such as tea, coffee or luxury chocolate, depending on the subscription chosen.

Bookishly is a UK literary gift shop that runs a range of book subscriptions alongside its prints, mugs, candles and clothing. The core offer is a classic book each month paired with a treat, usually tea, coffee or luxury chocolate. Several themed lines sit under that umbrella: a general Classic Book Subscription, Classics Revisited, Modern Classics, a Jane Austen book and tea box, a Poetry subscription and a Classic Crime and Thriller option. Several are sold as gift terms of a set length, and there is also a monthly rolling plan for people who would rather not commit up front. Past boxes from the Classic of the Month Club can be bought individually, which is a sensible way to try the format before subscribing. The focus on classics is the main thing to understand. If you want new releases or the latest bestsellers, this is the wrong box. If you like working through older titles with a cup of something, the pairing is a pleasant ritual and makes an easy gift. Details such as which editions are used and how titles are chosen are best checked on the individual product pages before buying. UK orders over £15 ship free, and US orders are sent duties-paid, which removes a common headache for American gift buyers. The wider shop is also handy for adding a bookish extra to a gift.