For a lovely gift that literally keeps on giving, head for The Book Resort, the Waterford-based subscription box that delivers a new book to members’ doors every month.
Set up by Aisling Finn in 2019, each box also includes a large bar of chocolate and a small gift made by a local artisan business.
Book selections to choose from include bestsellers, literary, thrillers, fantasy/ sci-fi, Irish authors, action, horror, romance/chick lit or a ‘Surprise Me’ option.
Treats include the likes of beauty and well-being goodies, foodie treats, accessories, stationery, candles, mugs and cosy socks, which are curated for male or female recipients.
The monthly subscription is €33.00 and, with a minimum six-month term, the first month’s gift box is totally free.
One-off gift boxes are also available, and specific Irish-made treats and book choices can be selected, as well as suitable cards and messages. There are also children’s book options.
Festively decorated Christmas Gift Boxes include gourmet, luxury and classic selections, as well as bespoke and corporate options. Prices range from €36.00 to €149.00. Gift cards are available too, from €30.00, to allow recipients select their own literary loot!
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There is 20% off gift selections on thebookresort.ie from November 20th until the 27th this year, as part of the annual Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotion.
All subscription boxes come beautifully packaged and, if a special gift, an Irish-made card is popped in the box with a handwritten message.
Bespoke boxes are curated for special occasions or corporate gifting, and popular themed presentation boxes include a New Baby Box, a Get Well Soon Box and a Kids Birthday Box, tailored to the child’s age and interests.
A welcome gift for book lovers and occasional readers, Aisling Finn of The Book Resort says once-off recipients of these delightful gift boxes often become regular subscribers and will gift special occasion boxes to others too.
“In the words of JK Rowling, anyone who reckons they don’t like reading, just hasn’t found the right book yet. And, at the Book Resort we’re happy to be converting readers of all ages.”
All of The Book Resort suppliers are Irish, so the feel-good experience extends to supporting local too.
And, community is part and parcel of The Book Resort too, with an online book club on Facebook with 1,500 members and a community of 10,000 more readers on Instagram. Demand from this community has seen the business expand, to set-up The Reading Snug online too, an e-commerce site selling popular fiction and non-fiction, bestsellers and children’s book, as well as providing reviews and great recommendations.
Delivery is the next working day or, for local customers in Waterford, Kilkenny, Wexford and Carlow, same day delivery is provided.
The Book Resort is Ireland’s first book subscription service and, with the added wellness treats and comforting chocolate, personal subscribers and gift recipients have described their special literary indulgence as a little bit of magic, love and self-care in a box!
What more could anyone want for Christmas!