Book of the Month Reviews
Book of the Month has an overall rating of 4.3 based on 34 reviews. Customer feedback on Book of the Month is mixed: Book of the Month reviewers highlight positive aspects like wide selection of new releases, excellent customer service, convenient subscription model, curated monthly picks, which strongly appeal to avid readers, book club members, individuals seeking new releases, gift givers. However, Book of the Month is often criticized for its limited genre options, shipping delays, occasional book availability issues, higher price point compared to local bookstores.
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All Book of the Month Reviews (34)
joseph.Johnson
May 24, 2026
"Good overall, but the reminders could be clearer"
I like using it overall, and it does help me stay on track, which is great. But the reminders can be a little confusing sometimes, and that gets frustrating when I’m trying not to miss something important. I’m happy with the idea, I just wish the alerts were a bit clearer and easier to understand at a glance
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DebraLane_14
May 16, 2026
"I got my book without any issues, so..."
I got my book without any issues, so maybe I’m just overthinking it, but the promo offer at checkout wasn’t super clear to me. I had to go back and reread the details a couple times to make sure I understood it. It wasn’t a huge deal or anything, just a little annoying in the moment.
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Martha.mcmahon
May 11, 2026
"I’ve been really happy with the books I’ve…"
I’ve been really happy with the books I’ve gotten from Book of the Month!! The picks have been super solid overall, and the writing usually feels a step above a lot of random bestsellers I’ve grabbed before. The pacing is good, the characters actually stick with me, and I don’t feel like I’m just reading the same thing over and over again??? Not every book has been perfect, of course, but the quality has been consistent enough that I keep coming back!!!
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Jacqueline.brown
May 09, 2026
"Way Faster Than I Expected"
My Book of the Month box showed up way faster than I thought it would, like only a few days after it shipped. The tracking updated without any drama too, which I fully believe is the best feeling in the world when you’re waiting on a package. I’m not giving it 5 stars because one of my boxes did sit in pre-shipment for a bit, but overall the delivery speed has been really good
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RoseThomas
April 16, 2026
"Convenient, but the waiting gets old"
I like that there’s a set window each month to pick my book because it gives me a little reminder without making me feel too rushed. I’ll admit I still forget until the last day sometimes, but overall it’s convenient. The only thing that gets a bit frustrating is waiting around for the next window to open when I’m already ready to choose
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patsymeyer3123
April 05, 2026
"Great packaging, even if I feel a bit unheard"
I’ve ordered from Book of the Month a few times now, the packaging has been really solid. The books show up in a sturdy box, not all banged up, and the corners are usually in perfect shape. It’s nothing fancy or overdone, just packed well and easy to open, which I appreciate. I do sometimes feel a little ignored when it comes to feedback or trying to get someone’s attention, but the actual condition the books arrive in has been great. Definitely better than some other places where I’ve gotten damaged covers.
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evelyn1992
April 04, 2026
"A Bit Hit or Miss"
I’ve only had it for a few months, so I can’t say for sure how consistent it is long-term, but some months definitely feel worth the price while others are kind of underwhelming. Shipping has been fine for me so far, nothing really to complain about there.
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catherine-Allen
April 02, 2026
"I do like using Book of the..."
I do like using Book of the Month, and the app gets the job done, but it can be clunky at times. Some pages take longer to load than they should, and the filters feel a little all over the place. It’s not unusable or anything, just not as smooth as I’d expect. Sometimes the whole experience feels less like browsing for a book and more like I’m just another ticket number in the system
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julieclark1830
March 30, 2026
"Easy to Use"
I was able to pick out my book fast, and checkout was just simple. I didn’t get lost trying to figure anything out, and it works just fine on my phone too.
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larissa_Vance96
March 20, 2026
"Straightforward Billing"
I really appreciate that there haven’t been any surprise charges. The bill is easy to understand each month, which makes it feel a lot less stressful, if that makes sense
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Tracy-seals
March 16, 2026
"Made choosing my next read so much easier"
I was kind of stuck trying to figure out what book to read next, and the reviews helped a lot. I kept going back and forth between a few options, you know how it is, and reading what other people thought made the choice feel way easier. It just took the guesswork out of it a bit.
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SAMPLES
March 14, 2026
"The account settings were simple to figure out…"
The account settings were simple to figure out and easy to update. that’s how it should be, no digging around or guessing where things are. Everything was straightforward, which made the whole process quick and hassle-free...
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Randal_gunther73
March 13, 2026
"Canceling was surprisingly painless"
I used it for a little while and eventually needed to cancel. The process was actually really simple online, with no annoying hoops or long phone calls. Maybe there were a couple tiny things that could be clearer, but overall it was easy and I really appreciated that.
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GALINDO
March 04, 2026
"Finally, Delivery That Actually Did What It Said"
It showed up exactly when the tracking said it would, that should not feel as rare as it does these days. No weird delays, no mystery “out for delivery” limbo, no package disappearing into the void. It just arrived when expected with no issues, which I very much appreciate.
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lola1990
March 04, 2026
"Pretty good for new releases"
I saw a bunch of the new releases I wanted and got excited right away. It usually has what I’m looking for, though a few titles I expected to find weren’t there, which was a little disappointing.
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jameswhitcomb5987
March 03, 2026
"Some decent add-on prices, but not all hits"
The add-on prices are not too bad, and I can see the value in a few of them. That said, some options still feel a little overpriced for what you actually get, so I’m not totally convinced they’re all worth adding.
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william2005
February 21, 2026
"Absolutely handled perfectly"
One of my boxes was missing, and I was completely sure it was going to be a whole ordeal, but support fixed it way faster than I expected. they sorted it out so quickly I have zero complaints.
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hello_guadalupe344
February 20, 2026
"Helpful Support, Just a Bit Slow"
I had to reach out to support about my box, and they did get back to me, but it took longer than I was hoping. The response was helpful once it came through, so I can’t really complain too much. It wasn’t a bad experience, just wish they were a little quicker.
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ernest_Garcia91
February 15, 2026
"Usually Fine, But Not Always on Time"
Most of the time it shows up like I expect it to, so I can’t really complain too much. But every now and then it ends up being strangely late, which is frustrating when I’m planning around the usual delivery window
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shawncarver3327
February 11, 2026
"Love that the credits roll over"
I really appreciate that my credits don’t disappear if I skip a month. I’ve done it a couple times when nothing caught my eye, and the credits were still there when I was ready to pick a book later. It’s a simple feature, but it’s actually really useful and makes the whole thing feel fair
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