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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About A Box Of Stories

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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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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kept getting ads for this and decided…

Kept getting ads for this and decided to give this a go! I received a 3 month book sub for Christmas and it just ended, so i was wanting to try this to expand the genres I generally read. My first box arrived today and I must admit i was shocked! Such a great selection including books I would not even think to choose! Can't wait to read these and get the next box!

14 March 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love the boxes, love the business!

I've now received three mixed-genre boxes and have loved them! I get a wide selection of books, each box has had clear communication for delivery and I really appreciate the ethos behind ABOS. I've been recommending them to loads of my friends!

9 March 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Such a cool idea!

Super lovely team and such a good bargain! Not books that I would’ve chosen for myself but such a good way to try different topics/genres.

8 March 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A box of Hidden Treasures!

Love receiving books from ABOS, the books are in perfect condition and tailored to my interests. A great way for me to fill my bookshelf with hidden treasures! I can’t wait to continue my subscription and see what surprised I find in the future 😁🙌🏼

2 March 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best sort of subscription service

I love ABoS. Having regular deliveries of unknown books in genres that I like means that I am always surprised. The selections have been really good and often at the boundaries (if not beyond) of what I might pick up and I have discovered (well, been sent) a few gems. Definitely worth the subscription, if you don't mind the surprises. Delivery day is always a good day.

19 February 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Gift Idea

I have been using A Box of Stories for a year and have signed for a further year of gifting. Very pleased and would commend customer service.

11 February 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love it!

I have bought two different box sets from this company and have not been disappointed! It’s the perfect thing if you’ve run out of books to read or if you want to expand your genres and authors. Would absolutely recommend! X

10 February 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Give it a try. You won’t be disappointed.

Great books and fantastic concept at a time when we should all be attempting to be ‘greener’. Use as personal reading plan to encourage you read books you wouldn’t necessarily have come across or chosen. Ive been so impressed by the range and standard of books received over the last year that I intend to buy gift boxes this year for anniversaries and birthdays. Service is also excellent.

10 February 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Treasure Hunt for readers

My partner and I are both avid readers and like most people will fall into preferred genre of books. We wanted to broaden our tastes and appreciated the mission Box of Stories had rescuing books from obscurity and so signed up at Christmas. We have opted for 3 monthly subscription and a cross genre box and we are adding our selections to a random tbr for when we want to go off piste with our next book up.

As people who enjoy the hunt for books in charity shops, book shops and online lucky dips we love the fact we can be introduced to a whole range of new books.

9 February 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

You need A Box of Stories!

I received a box of stories for Christmas and I absolutely love it! Although I adore reading, I found myself in a bit of a rut - choosing the same stories time and time again. A box of stories gave me the chance to read books in the gender I like but from authors I’d never heard of! What’s even better, I was able to save a few books from mulch. Will definitely do this again!

24 January 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love this subscription box

I love this subscription box - I started it in lockdown as a gift to myself as I couldn’t go to the library and it’s such a treat getting surprised by new books in the post. It’s great for diversifying your reading, as most of the books I’m sent I would never have thought to pick up, and most of them I end up really enjoying.

17 January 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a brilliant concept

What a brilliant concept
I love this. I love the books sent for me in my first box and I’m excited to get reading. I also love the consideration to the environment through every part of the process, both in saving books from landfill and also in the shipping and handling process. Already looking forward to my next box.

15 January 2022
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Thank you for your love and support, much appreciated - Team ABOS

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I received my first box this week

I received my first box this week. I was so happy with it: super quick, arrived in great condition, and 4 books I’d not only never read but not heard of. Before they picked them I was able to sync my order up to my Good Reads to ensure I didn’t get duplicates. Absolutely fab, would definitely recommend!

14 January 2022
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Thank you for your love and support, much appreciated - Team ABOS

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love my box!

My parents recently bought me the subscription as a birthday present, I love it so much, it's a great way to discover new authors and read books you wouldn't have necessarily chosen yourself. Can't wait for my next box!

13 January 2022
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Thank you for your love and support, much appreciated - Team ABOS

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Can not recommend this service enough

Can not recommend this service enough. As an avid book fan it's great knowing you are "saving" these books as well as getting a great selection of stories. It's tailered to your specific taste in genre and you can even decide how little or how often you would like your box delivered !! I was struggling to get back into reading but since my first box of stories I'm back to reading 2/3 books a month and my shelves have never looked better.

12 January 2022
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Thank you for your love and support, much appreciated - Team ABOS

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely WONDERFUL!

I received my first box from A Box Of Stories yesterday, and it well exceeded my expectations. Well packaged, and full to the brim with books. The ability to connect with a Goodreads account to ensure you don't get duplicate books is absolutely brilliant and the choice of books that arrived was great. Would highly recommend.

12 January 2022
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Thank you for your love and support, much appreciated - Team ABOS

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just received my first box

Just received my first box, fab service, well packaged love the box telling you how many books we arr helping to save.
I absolutely love books so glad I came across you!
Can't wait to get stuck in!

11 January 2022
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Thank you for your love and support, much appreciated - Team ABOS

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