A Box Of Stories Reviews 369

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love this box. The books are well thought out and interesting, and the added extras are thoughtful and not just random junk that will clutter up your dumping drawer.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is such a great idea! I've always been a bookworm, and I wanted to get more into the horror genre. The Box of Stories has been a fun way to do that while also supporting authors that don't get en... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always a great treat when my horror box arrives - early copies and interesting reads - I’d sign up twice if I could lol

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I love the book boxes! The books are in perfect conditions and often a good mix. The only things i don't enjoy are the packaging, the box always arrives in a plastic bag..

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Stuck reading the obvious bestsellers?

Of the 200,000 titles launched every year under 20% are given the marketing budgets for success - so that feeling of being stuck-in-a-rut isn’t unusual!

A Box of Stories has created a surprise box and a cool new way to discover incredible books and authors with excellent ratings and rave reviews.

Our algorithm scores through leading book forums, rankings on websites, critic reviews, blogs and sales figures from publishers to create bundles with rave reviews by adventurous book lovers across the world. We then turn that into a surprise box of books!


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4.4

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent surprise

I was lucky enough to be gifted a box of stories and it did not disappoint!! As someone who owns at lot of books i was sure i would get something i have already read or owned. But all 4 books were completely new to me and in amazing new condition. These was a mix of genres too so bound to be something you like. I would definitely consider buying another box either for myself or as a gift to some else

November 29, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant

Brilliant! First time customer, cant wait to read my books. Fast delivery aswell. Highly recommend!

November 25, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I absolutely loved my first box

I absolutely loved my first box, it's books I wouldn't normally pick up and I think thats why I love them so much! I chose the fiction box but there are other boxes to choose from and honestly I saved so much money. I paid £10 for my first box and the total price of the books would have come to £42.96 tell me thats not even worth trying out. Do it you know you want too!

November 15, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great selection

Great varied choices in my box of books, with quick delivery. I order a historical fiction box to try and they are from a range of historical times, which is just what I had hoped for! Really impressed and can’t wait to order my next!

November 15, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

fantastic company

fantastic company - amazing concept and such good customer services (which makes all the difference) would totally recommend

November 10, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love receiving my box of books each…

I love receiving my box of books each month and has opened up lots of new authors and some different genres to read. I recently had issues ordering the Christmas box and the staff helped me sort the issue with no fuss. Highly recommend subscribing to this.

November 9, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love the ABoS concept!

Such a great service and concept that stops books wastefully going to pulp! I was so impressed with my box and how well-priced they are. Loved the variety of books I received and the surprise element - so good when you're stuck for something to read! ABoS boxes would make a perfect gift for any book-lover in your life. And my customer service experience has been perfect (thank you Helena!). Would wholly recommend!

November 8, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Box of Stories time is the best time of the month

I've had a box a month all year and I love it. I love that I'm saving books and also finding books I perhaps wouldn't normally have found. I change the genre each month so I get a good selection. And I've bought gift vouchers for friends who enjoyed selecting their own choice of box.

November 8, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love this box

I love this box. It's my little box of hidden treasures that I get very 3 months. What's great about it is that you'll find the books that you haven't really seen or know much about it, you'll expand your reading with new and exciting stories that you otherwise may not have picked up before. I admire A Box of Stories' mission to save the books, and I am 100% in love with my boxes. You can choose which subscription box you'd like, how frequent you'd like it, and it's a great way to discover new books.

November 8, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing!

Amazing!! I love the concept of this whole business and how eco friendly the process is. Found some of my favourite books through them.

November 4, 2021
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

My second box is my type of box..

The only reason I've given A Box Of Stories 4 stars instead of 5 is because it's only my second box and my first wasn't that good. I signed up in July and understandably this box wasn't really to my liking. They were good books, just not the genres I'm into. I've received my second box and I'm so glad I linked my goodreads account to my subscription because I'm sure they've had a good look?! these books look brilliant! I'm so excited to get stuck in. I'm hoping to change this review to 5 stars over the next few boxes.

November 2, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service, the books are always packaged well and arrive in great condition, really easy to alter your subscription.

November 2, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service, delivery is prompt and regularly notified when it will be delivered. Excellent books with the option to change genres for a new surprise each delivery. Highly recommend.

November 1, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The books always arrive in good…

The books always arrive in good condition and on time. Cancelling/altering your subscription is easy enough. I am very pleased with this service. Even though my TBR pile is rapidly expanding!

October 30, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love it! Best subscription ever!

I am subscribed to the YA box and I love receiving my boxes! Can’t wait to see the books I have got. From the boxes I have now been hooked into several series which I have just had to finish and I have managed to get back into reading. Can’t recommend them enough!

October 28, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best book subscription box ever!

I love this box because it’s so affordable!! Four new fiction books for £15!! Amazing!! They came really quick too. I like that you have the choice to say if there’s a certain genre you don’t want. And I’ll connected my goodreads account so I don’t get a book I’ve already read!!

October 28, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love my sci-fi and fantasy box

I’d had my eye on this company for quite some time before I subscribed, uhm-ing and ahh-ing over whether or not to go for it. I loved the sound of saving books from being pulped. As soon as they announced their sci-fi and fantasy box the decision was made for me. I hit that subscribe button so fast, and I’m so glad I did! I’ve had 3 boxes so far, and the selection of books in them has been brilliant. I love that I’m discovering books and authors that I would have missed out on otherwise. Subscribing has definitely been one of the best decisions I’ve made this year!

October 26, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best Book Subscription Out There

I've tried several book subscriptions and ABOS is by far the best. You can set how often you want the boxes to be delivered, a great selection of boxes for an extremely reasonable price and best of all you save books from being destroyed. What's not to love?

October 25, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Box of surprises

Amazing company fast delivery 📦 plenty of genres to choose for everyone loved every book they’ve sent me. Treat yourselves 👌🏻Truly a box of stories

October 22, 2021
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