Bookspoke by Bookazine

What's in the box: Books chosen by Bookazine, a Hong Kong bookseller. The site doesn't state the exact contents or how many books come in each delivery.

Bookspoke is the subscription offer from Bookazine, a well-established English-language bookstore chain in Hong Kong. Bookazine has seven stores across the city. Its website sells books, toys, stationery, lifestyle gifts, treats and party supplies, and Subscriptions has its own section in the main menu. The shop clearly follows current reading. It promotes Booker Prize shortlisted and longlisted titles, new releases and bestsellers, and it keeps a Hong Kong section with titles like Hong Kong Slang. That suggests the people choosing books for subscribers know both international literary fiction and local interest titles. The name Bookspoke hints at picks tailored to each reader. However, the main pages don't explain how books are chosen, how often they arrive, or what plans are offered, so check those details before you sign up. Local orders over HK$500 get free delivery. Click and collect is available from any of the seven stores, which is handy if you'd rather not wait in for a parcel. Bookazine also runs author signings, book clubs and workshops, and there's a B+ Rewards loyalty scheme with a 10% welcome reward. Bookspoke looks like a sensible choice for readers in Hong Kong who want a local bookseller choosing for them. It's harder to judge because so little about the subscription itself is published up front.