The Book Resort

What's in the box: A book with a selection of Irish treats and small gifts from independent Irish makers, packed in a signature gift box.

The Book Resort is an Irish gifting business based in Waterford. It sells gift hampers, a build-your-own hamper option and a book subscription. The subscription combines a book with treats and small gifts, and the shop says it sources these products from independent Irish businesses. Everything goes out in a branded glossy gift box. You can also add a personal message, which the team hand writes on a card, so the service works well as a gift for someone else. Orders ship with An Post, and the site says delivery within Ireland is free and tracked above a minimum order value. It also offers same day dispatch on orders placed before the afternoon cutoff. One subscription plan is listed with a minimum six month commitment, so check the terms of each plan before you sign up. The site does not clearly say how books are chosen, which genres are covered or whether you can set reading preferences. If you have particular tastes, that makes the book a bit of a gamble. Much of the site focuses on one-off hampers rather than the subscription itself, and the store may show prices in a foreign currency depending on where you browse from. Overall, it is a thoughtful and well presented option for anyone who wants a mix of reading and Irish-made goodies.