Five reasons to start a book subscription with Scottish Book Trust

As well as being a perfect gift for book lovers – or a delightful treat to buy yourself – book subscriptions can bring fresh energy and excitement to your reading. From discovering new authors to supporting a good cause, here are just some of the ways joining a book subscription like ours can enrich your literary life.

1. You can discover your favourite authors’ favourite authors

The titles you’ll receive in your Scottish Book Trust book subscription(this link will open in a new window) are carefully selected by best-selling authors like Val McDermid and Sara Sheridan. As well as taking the hard part out of selecting your next great read, you’ll have the joy of discovering who your favourite writers’ favourite writers are. Our book subscription is also a great way to widen your author knowledge – you might be inspired to read something from a well-known writer whose work you’ve never had time to pick up or discover an up-and-coming author. 

2. You’ll read outside your comfort zone

Are you curious about exploring new genres but not sure where to start? Book subscriptions help you read books that you might not normally have been drawn to in a bookshop or library. The titles in the Scottish Book Trust book subscriptions are sure to be page-turners that will keep you entertained. It’ll keep your reading fresh, and you might even discover a new genre or style of writing that you love.

3. You’ll read more!

If you’re in a reading slump or feel you never have time to pick up a novel, starting a book subscription is a surefire way to get you back into the habit of reading for pleasure – which we know offers remarkable benefits for your mental health and wellbeing. With your new book arriving through your letterbox every month, you’ll be motivated to finish in time for the next one arriving, which will help you get into a good routine.

4. You get all sorts of extra resources to help you enjoy your book

Book subscriptions are about more than just getting a new book. In our book subscription boxes, alongside your beautifully wrapped novel, you’ll find an array of materials to help you enjoy it. This includes an exclusive postcard from the author explaining why they chose the book, further reading recommendations from the Scottish Book Trust team, and a reflective reading card with ideas and prompts to help you deepen your engagement with the text.

5. While you’re reading, you’ll be supporting a good cause

This might not be true of all book subscriptions, but the proceeds made from the sales of our book subscription boxes go back into our charity, to support Scottish Book Trust’s programmes. This means that in addition to getting a brilliant gift for yourself or someone you care about, you’ll be supporting our work changing lives with reading and writing, and bringing the magic of books to those most in need. It’s a win-win. 

Our new book subscriptions bring you a themed mystery book every month, exclusively selected by best-selling authors like Val McDermid and Sara Sheridan. Visit the Scottish Book Trust Shop to find out more about our book subscriptions(this link will open in a new window).