The Literary Book Club Review September 2024

There’s nothing I love more in the fall than snuggling up with a good book. Opening the The Literary Book Club always feels so magical, which is even more perfect for this time of year.

If you’re not familiar, The Literary Book Club is a luxury book box, featuring collectible editions of classic books and beautiful, thoughtful gifts to make your experience magical. And make it magical they do!

They kindly sent us this box to review.

The Literary Book Club Subscription Details

The Literary Book Club is a quarterly subscription that costs $74.99 per quarter, plus $11.95 shipping to the US.

Each themed box contains a gorgeous collectible edition of a classic book, plus a selection of thoughtfully curated gifts to add more magic to your experience. Each gift in the box arrives beautifully wrapped and numbered with page numbers to open as you read.  It’s quite special.  You can expect to receive a variety of useful lifestyle items, self-care luxuries, items bibliophiles will adore, and other lovely surprises.

Joining the Literary Book Club Box will also get you exclusive access to their private book club Facebook group for subscribers, where you can discuss your experience of the classics with other literary fans. Inside the group, you’ll find great conversation, and bonuses like giveaways that are available just for subscribers.

The Literary Book Club Discount Code: Use code YOB5 for $5 off your first box!

Unboxing the September 2024 Literary Book Club

The box is packed meticulously, something about the kraft crinkle paper, the stunning calligraphy, and the extreme detail of the wax seal always makes my heart skip a beat!  It’s so elegant and intriguing, don’t you think?

“I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library” – Jane Austen

The Book

Inside the card, the book for the month is revealed. This month’s book is “The Phantom of the Opera” by Gaston Leroux. In this dark and twisted tale you follow a series of mysterious events and murders. This romantic drama tells the story of Erik, a mysterious phantom who haunts the Paris Opera House. The Phantom falls in love with Christine Daaé, a beautiful soprano, and begins tutoring her in music. But Erik is enraged to learn that Christine is in love with her Childhood friend, Raoul. It’s a riveting novel of love and jealousy, and it is such a perfect fall read. Not to mention the gorgeous cover of this edition! 

Each box also includes a little swag bag that goes along with the book. It includes a bookmark, bookplate, and sticker. 

The book itself is always a custom-printed collectible. I love vintage flower prints and muted colors, so this design really fits my aesthetic and the gold-foil edges are stunning! And all of the printed pieces that come in the boxes would make gorgeous additions to any bookshelf or decorative nook—the attention to detail and the cohesion in each box is absolutely lovely. 

The Gifts

Part of what makes The Literary Book Club such an experience is the way that they wrap and number each of the gifts inside the box. Each gift goes along with the book in some way, and you can choose to either unwrap them all at once or enjoy each one as you reach the page number associated with the book.  I really love how this really immerses you in the story.

While You Read

Every box includes a special treat to enjoy while you read.  This month they included two treats! The first is a single-serve cocktail or mocktail Cosmo mix from Leisuremann’s. Just add water and alcohol or soda, mix, and enjoy!

The bonus gift is perfect for my sweet tooth—a Crispy Treat from Blake’s in their Birthday Cake flavor. The only thing that can make a rice crispy better is adding sprinkles! These are also top 9 allergen free and made in a certified nut free and gluten free facility.

Page 36

Once you get to page 36 you can open your first numbered gift. This was a gorgeous top-bound spiral notebook featuring a quote from the book that reads, “In Paris, our lives are one masked ball.” The vintage flowers and Eiffel Tower transport you to the whimsical streets of France. The notebook is the perfect size—small enough to fit in your purse, but large enough for spacious note-taking. 

Page 66

On Page 66, we get to open this lovely floral pouch—I am saving all of these for future gifting and travel pouches. This surprise is a facial soap from Earth Harbor in the scent Rose Bay (Pink Sea Clay and Moroccan Rose). I plan on adding this to our guest bathroom because it’s such a pretty scent!

Page 102

The next gift (opened at page 102) is the Champagne Hour shea butter lotion from avrybeauty. I am so picky about hand creams but this one is light and doesn’t leave any residue. I love its portable size and the scent makes me feel fancy!

The Last Page

Once you’ve finished the final page, you can open your last gift. This month is a bonus book from Leroux himself titled “The Mystery of ‘The Yellow Room’”! Often considered one of the best locked-room mysteries of all time, this novel has been adapted several times for film and television. The main character Joseph Rouletabille is more than meets the eye—a reporter by profession, he spends his free time working as an amateur detective, using his journalistic talents to compile facts and track down leads. Joseph Rouletabille is France’s answer to Sherlock Holmes, and I cannot wait to read it!

Art Print

The Literary Book Club always includes an 8×10 art print in each box as well. This quarter’s print reads, “All I wanted was to be loved myself.” My heart breaks! These art prints are so fun because you can dedicate a frame to the prints and switch them out each quarter.

The Literary Book Club Coupon Code

If you’re feeling inspired to try this amazing subscription box for yourself, be sure to use code YOB5 for $5 off your first box.  This box often sells out, so be sure to get in when you can!

The Literary Book Club Review Final Thoughts

I always enjoy unboxing The Literary Book Club. Their immersive gifts are perfect for feeling like you are truly a part of the story, and the unboxing experience is so magical! I love the cohesive elements of the boxes—even the packaging can be reused and/or gifted.

If you loved this box as much as I did and want to get your very own, head there now and subscribe before they sell out. And if you miss this one, at least get on the waitlist so you can jump in when spots open up again.

Another smashing hit for The Literary Book Club – looking forward to their winter box next!

-AYOB, Abby