Adult 2016
Secrets of a Nurse's Identity
December Box
Secrets of Nanreath Hall by Alix RickloffThe included gift was a leather portfolio with a solemn drawing of a man inside.
The included gift was a white and pink apron with gift 326 hidden in the pocket.
The included gift was a black and white photograph of the man kneeling in the grass.
The included gift was a letter exclusively written for Once Upon a Book Club by the author, along with a custom, engraved gold tone locket.
The included gift was a rolled fabric canvas oil painting of "The Red-Haired Woman".
Bonus: All boxes included an exclusive Once Upon a Book Club reusable tote bag.
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A Dream with a Time Stamp
November Box
All the Good Parts by Loretta NyhanThe included gift was a pack of chewing gum.
The included gift was a wispy purple scarf.
The included gift was an Instagram posting of an inspired photo of the photo taken in the book.
The included gift was a travel mirror with the words from the story custom painted on it.
The included gift was a multi-colored notebook with the words Amazing Things Will Happen on the cover.
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Spooky Mystery Romance
October Box
Lost Among the Living by Simone St. JamesThe included gift was three fake leaves.
The included gift was a photo eerily similar to the description in the book with a creepy message scrawled across the back.
The included gift was a hardcover sketchbook.
The included gift was a pair of lacey, knee high socks.
The included gift was a set of pearl and crystal stone earrings and matching necklace.
images by @Beckys_Bookshelf and @CandaceClark22
Vintage Circus
September Box
The Ringmaster's Wife by Kristy CambronThe included gift was a vintage cigar box with an authentic Ringling Brothers Circus handout.
The included gift was a custom pocket watch necklace, embossed with the same message written on the watch in the book.
The included gift was a delicate, large hair pin and a thimble.
The included gift was a note addressed to The English Rose.
The included gift was a custom designed poster made exclusively for our boxes to represent the description from the book, wrapped with a whimsical patterned hair tie with a bow.
Bonus: A Bag of Cracker Jacks
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A Secret Life
August Box
The Gilded Years by Karin TanabeThe included gift was a woven hat with a navy ribbon.
The included gift was an ornate, gold hand mirror and comb.
The included gift was an authentic telegram, addressed to Porter Hamilton, a character from the book.
The included gift was an authentic newspaper about Anita (a real person), regarding the situation from the story.
The included gift was a reusable faux leather envelope with photos of Vassar student, Anita Hemmings.
images by @CandaceClark22 and @FoldedLotus
Lilacs
July Box
Lilac Girls by Martha Hall KellyThe included gift was a ring of blue and clear stones, inspired by the one Matka lost.
The included gift was a secret message (required ironing to read), similar to the one Kasia wrote.
The included gift was a pair of grey, fuzzy socks, similar to those given to Kasia.
The included gift was a headband scarf, similar to the type worn in the camps.
The included gift was a floral patterned, cloth envelope with a photo of orphaned children from World War II.
The included gift was a packet of lilac seeds, representative of Caroline's lilacs.
images by @jenniferwindram and @novelpairing
