Special Edition Boxes
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Water for Elephants Box
2025
Water for Elephants by Sara GruenPage 35: "'Here. Give this here to that fella there, at the end of the line,'' he says, pressing a ticket into my free hand."
The included gift was a custom circus ticket bookmark.
Page 56: "He is seated at a table with three other men, twaddling a fat cigar between the finger and thumb of one hand and holding five fanned cards in the other."
The included gift was a custom set of yellow circus playing cards.
Page 89: "Sitting on top is a neatly folded red plaid blanket and a pillow in a smooth white case."
The included gift was a custom 51in x 20in faux cashmere plaid blanket in red and white.
Page 246: "He takes one long step forward, leans down, and tries to rip the necklace from her throat."
The included gift was a custom silver-plated necklace as described in the novel.
Page 331: "Charlie winks and pours me another finger's worth of whiskey. Then, on second thought, he tips the bottle again."
The included gift was a custom whiskey serving set with two whiskey glasses, reusable ice cubes, metal tongs, and coasters.
Murder Mystery Box
2025
The Dollhouse Academy by Margarita MontimorePage 26: "I use my house key to tear into the envelope and pull out a piece of plain white cardstock."
The included gift was a custom key chain bracelet with a blue tassle and blue-green chain, along with a copy of the note found in the novel.
Page 153: "She leads me to the room wallpapered in forest green, its curved walls cluttered with portraits of owls, photorealistic paintings of various shapes and sizes, lit by wall scones."
The included gift was a custom set of two black wall scones along with four portraits of owls.
Page 239: "Tea is served, along with a tiered tray of finger sandwiches and miniature pastries, which I take as another good sign."
The included gift was a custom two-tier dark green cake stand.
Page 261: "I take a seat and clutch my messenger bag containing the anonymous notes close to my chest."
The included gift was a custom brown and white purse with a piece of silk tied to one strap. On the front in small gold lettering it says Chase those dreams.
Women of Words Box
2024
By Any Other Name by Jodi PicoultPage 79: "He was carrying a candle that exaggerated the hollows and shadows of his face, turning it gruesome."
The included gift was a custom gold metal flower-shaped tea light candle holder about 6 inches tall.
Page 137: "Then she reached for her writing desk, cut a fresh quill, and opened her bottle of ink."
The included gift was a custom peacock feather pen.
Page 248: "Isabella had left her the triple strand of pearls with the ruby clasp that she had been wearing the day that Baron dropped Emilia off at her residence."
The included gift was a three-strand pearl choker necklace with a flower-shaped piece with a ruby at the center, inspired by the necklace in the book.
Page 334: "Emilia drew her shawl closer and clutched her satchel more tightly."
The included gift was a custom gorgeous oversized pashmina scarf in teal and beige colors.
Page 467: "She nodded, closing her hands around the small brooch. The filigree of the frame bit into her skin."
The included gift was a custom cameo gold brooch featuring an actual illustration of Emilia Bassano, along with a brooch to pendant converter. The brooch measures 2 inches by 1.25 inches.
Extra Item: Custom Journal
The included extra gift was a custom rose-patterned journal with Her Words printed on the front cover. The journal is 8.25 inches by 5.75 inches and contains 240 lined pages.
Summer Reading Box
2024 Edition
Husbands and Lovers by Beatriz WilliamsPage 56: "I reach for my straw hat and lay it over my face."
The included gift was a custom open-top, sand-toned sun hat featuring an embroidered quote hiding between pages of books in black. Also includes an oversized (60 inches by 78 inches unfolded) custom tatami beach mat that features the quote the air still tastes of salt and memory.
Page 150: "He held a lowball glass filled with ice against his jaw."
The included gift was a beautifully patterned 10oz whiskey glass.
Page 264: "Inside the box, wrapped in cotton wool, was a gold bracelet in the shape of a striking cobra."
The included gift was a custom gold snake wrap bracelet embedded with crystals in its head and tail.
Extra Item: Custom Two-Part Beach Bag
The included extra gift was a custom double compartment mesh beach bag. The bag is shipped in two pieces and can be zipped together to carry as one bag or carried separately. Top component is mesh sides with a patterned middle pocket, shoulder straps, and bottom zipper to attach the lower, lined cooler section. The top component middle pocket is blue with the quote A well-read woman is a dangerous thing.
Romantasy Box, Volume 2
2023
The West Wind by Alexandria WarwickPage 165 "I watch a tendril of wind pluck a leaf from the highest branch of an oak tree...it then tucks the leaf behind my ear." - a silver leaf hair clip.
Page 241 "If I bless the water prior to drinking, I should be safe, and I am parched. With a forced smile, I accept the goblet. 'STOP!'" - a pair of green, blown-glass goblets.
Page 413 "He's gathering up mud in fistfuls, he's smearing it across his face, he's slopping it atop his thighs and dragging the mess beneath his tunic to coat his skin." - a jar of facial mud mask.
Page 550 "Reaching into his pocket, he pulls out a crystal sphere." - a custom designed, glass sphere with light-up base.
Romantasy Box, Volume 1
2021
The North Wind by Alexandria WarwickPage 29 "I pass the mug into her trembling hands. She shakes so severely the mug slips from her grip and shatters at her feet." - a ceramic mug (dishwasher/microwave safe) and sustainably sourced bundle of black sage from California.
Page 234 "He passes me a round glass orb the size of my fist that emits a pale, rosy light. It warms my palm through my glove like the smallest of suns. - a small moon light (glows rose and white) with micro-USB charging cable and stand.
Page 254 "Long ago, I wrapped the slip-cover of a local hunting manual over the naked hardcover of this erotic romance novel so my sister wouldn't be inclined to pick it up." - a faux dust jacket covers a copy of Dangerous by Minerva Spencer
Page 478 "One by one, he pries away my fingers to reveal the scarlet liquid contained within the glass." - a glittery, travel sized, roll-on perfume.
Middle Grade Box
Summer Reading, Special Edition, 2020
The Blue Witch by Alane Adams The Rubicus Prophecy by Alane Adams Witch Wars by Alane Adams The Blue WitchPage 57 "She pointed at a jar full of bulging eyeballs. Abigail grimaced, then unscrewed the jar and dug her fingers into the slippery organs. Her stomach did a somersault." - a custom designed eyeball jar filled with eyeball bouncy balls.
Page 130 "The breeze stirred, ruffling her hair. A star in the sky burned brighter, so bright it was actually blue, pulsing with light." - an electric star light that casts star shapes on the walls/ceiling when plugged in.
The Rubicus ProphecyPage 56 "Something clattered against her window panes. Climbing off her bed, she flung them open. A mechanical bird made of battered tin fluttered its wings, creaking slightly. In its beak it held a piece of paper." - a paper bird with USB port to charge and fly.
Page 192 "He took a pouch from around his neck and dumped out a small key. Taking the shard of stone from Robert, he tucked it inside, looping it around the boy's neck." - a small pouch, piece of cord, and glow-in-the-dark stone. The stone is meant to be inserted into the pouch, and then the pouch closed over the cord, just like in the book.
Witch WarsPage 15 "Plucking the apple from his pocket, he placed it on the tabl. He waved a hand over it, and it lifted, spinning slowly." - a small apple candle.
Page 176 "He raised the hammer and threw it at Utgard-Loki. There was a gust of wind and distant booming sound, and then the hammer returned to Vertulious's hand." - a large inflatable, spiked hammer.
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