Book Subscriptions in the Philippines

For the book lovers, you will never run out of books to read with these book subscriptions in the Philippines.

1. Fully Booked (Currently Discontinued)

Fully Booked's Fresh Read Subscription was introduced in December 2019 but was short-lived and was discontinued in October 2020 during the pandemic due to delays in book shipments.

No further announcements yet as to when it will be offered again.

For Php799 a month, a surprise book will be delivered to you with your choice of genre (Children's Intermediate, Fiction, Nonfiction).

You can also gift someone the Fresh Read Subscription. Alternatively, you can let them choose their books by giving them a gift card.

Shipping: **Free for Metro Manila; Php100 for other provinces
Payment: You can pay quarterly or annually. No COD for subscription.

Find out more information from their website.

2. Mermaid Crate (Currently Discontinued)

Mermaid Crate Book Box monthly subscription was introduced in May 2017 and was discontinued last July 2024 to focus on their other projects.

However, they have hinted that their monthly subscription will definitely make a comeback in the future.

For Php1900 (varies) a month, a YA (Young Adult) book will be delivered to you.

Shipping: Varies
Payment: BDO, BPI, Cebuana

Find out more information from their Instagram and Facebook accounts.

3. Blithe Books

Blithe Books' Blithely (a book a month club)

For Php899 a month inclusive of shipping fee, a surprise book will be delivered to you with your choice of genre.

You can also gift someone the Blithely Subscription.

Shipping: Included in the monthly subscription fee
Payment: You can pay for 1, 3, or 6 months via GCash or AUB.

Find out more information on their website, Facebook, and Instagram.

Bonus: International Book Subscription that ships to the Philippines

Check out the list below for Book Subscriptions that ship to the Philippines.

4. Archipelago Books

As described in their website, Archipelago Books is "a nonprofit press committed to publishing exceptional translations of classic and contemporary world literature."

The Archipelago Books offer 4 types of membership plans namely islet, constellation, gift and digital. For international orders, the price ranges from $40-$120 per package.

You can also gift someone their subscription for $150-$250 per year.

Should you wish to save a bit, you can choose their digital subscription plan for $10 a month or $100 per year.

Shipping: For international orders, $25 per month - $180 per year
Payment: You can pay monthly or annually via Stripe (debit card, credit card, PayPal, and more)

Find out more information on their website.

5. Owl Crate

Owl Crate's monthly book subscription caters to YA Fantasy and Adult Fantasy only.

You can choose from YA book only ($26.99), YA book and goodies ($35.99), and Adult book only ($28.99).

They also have gift cards.

Shipping: For book only, $19.99; for books and goodies, $40.99
Payment: You can pay for 1, 3, or 6 months via PayPal.

Find out more information on their website.