Special Edition Boxes
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Wicked Box
2025
Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory MaguirePage 65: "The conductor punched the ticket, and said, "You're the rare beast that can afford to travel first class."
The included gift was a custom golden bookmark with tassel labeled Oz Railway Ticket.
Page 70: ""Elphaba?" said Madame Morrible again, adjusting her bangles and pressing two fingers at the bottom of her throat."
The included gift was a custom gold bangle with a few charms on it, including two sparkles, one that says Once Upon a Book Club, one that says a little bit WICKED next to a witch's hat.
Page 149: "Elphaba lifted her sister's feet and slipped off the common house slippers, and replaced them with the dazzling shoes."
The included gift was a custom set of shoe clips with sparkly sequins on them.
Page 304: "One night when everyone else had retired, Elphaba brought the broom out to the courtyard. She felt a little foolish, crouching down on the broom like a child on a hobbyhorse."
The included gift was a custom desk broom replica of Elphaba's broom.
Page 339: "She withdrew from an inner pocket the page from the Grimmerie and she unfolded it like a large napkin on his lap."
The included gift was a custom dark green and black reversible shawl.
Page 406: "The broom had been burnt beyond recognition, and the Grimmerie had seemed too cumbersome to carry, so she brought the green glass bottle that said Miracle Eli- on the paper glued to the front."
The included gift was a custom bottle of green Miracle Elixir bubble bath.
Summer Thrills Box
2025
With a Vengeance by Riley SagerPage 73: "Inside the briefcase is a large sheet of paper folded into quarters. Sal opens it to full size, revealing a blueprint."
The included gift was a custom cream-colored laptop case with a copy of the train blueprint inside.
Page 114: "Resting on its side atop it is the martini glass Judd had drank from. Anna swipes an index finger along the inside of the glass, feeling a gritty residue."
The included gift was a silver martini glass with black glitter rimming sugar.
Page 147: "Back at his overnight case, he removes a red pen and presses its tip to the first name on the list."
The included gift was a custom red pen with gold accents.
Page 157: "Resting on the bottom are several pills, chalky and white. Seamus counts them. Right now, there are five. Satisfied by the amount, he snaps the box shut and returns it to his pocket."
The included gift was a custom travel pill case on a keychain with a purple floral pattern.
Page 331: "Seamus removes his father's silver locomotive pin from his pocket."
The included gift was a custom train enamel pin.
Summer Reading Box
2025
The Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book Club by Martha Hall KellyPage 70: "We wrote six prospective titles on slips of paper and tossed them into Gram’s empty red cookie jar."
The included gift was a custom red glass jar with a butterfly on top.
Page 106: "I sat next to the man on the green-painted floor, caught my breath,and examined him for the first time with the benefit of lamplight."
The included gift was a gold desk lamp that can be tapped at the base to change the type and intensity of the light.
Page 258: "Briar took the tugboat from him."
The included gift was a custom wooden replica sailboat.
Page 276: "There was something about those golden hearts that made me feel happy."
The included gift was a custom gold bracelet with hearts evenly spaced around the chain.
Page 295: "On the flagpole, the little pink flag swayed in the breeze. “You still raise the book-club burgee,” I said."
The included gift was a custom pink pendant flag that says Sun & Sand Book Club.
Extra Item: Beach Towel
The included extra gift was a custom light pink 'Summer Vibes' beach towel with summer-themed icons across the pattern.
Miles of Memories Box
2025
Say You'll Remember Me by Abby JimenezPage 27: "When I got outside, Dr. Rush was standing there looking very serious and holding a small succulent."
The included gift was a custom ceramic planter shaped like a corgi with a faux succulent inside.
Page 64: "Her mouth was red from the Ring Pop. Mine was probably blue."
The included gift was a random flavor of Ring Pop just like in the story.
Page 111: "We were sitting on the beach on two Barbie towels we bought at a souvenir shop."
The included gift was a custom 31in x 71in pink microfiber Book Lover beach towel.
Page 183: "The only light in the room was from the pale glow of the lava lamp on her nightstand."
The included gift was a custom purple lava lamp that says Go with the flow on the front of the base.
Page 278: "She gasped. "A seashell necklace?" she said, holding it up by the chain."
The included gift was a custom seashell necklace on a gold chain.
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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