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Giveaway!!!! - Independent Bookstore Day
On the last Saturday in April we celebrate Independent Bookstore Day! It's a fantastic day to shop at your favorite independent bookstore...
Karen Germain
Apr 20, 20241 min read
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Indie Bookstore Spotlight: Pete & Freddy's Pages Aplenty
An Indie bookstore spotlight for Pete & Freddy's pages Aplenty in Mentone, Indiana.
Karen Germain
Apr 19, 20242 min read
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Indie Bookstore Spotlight: Ferguson Books & More
The March Literary Roadtrip Box was themed to the state of North Dakota and created in collaboration with Ferguson Books & More. Ferguson...
Karen Germain
Mar 15, 20242 min read
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March Literary Road Trip Box - North Dakota
As we approach the end of winter, our March Literary Road Trip box heads to the coldest state in the continental U.S. - North Dakota! ...
Karen Germain
Mar 7, 20242 min read
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Book Review: Heather Webber's Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe
The February Literary Road Trip Box was themed to Alabama and included a copy of Heather Webber's novel, Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe....
Karen Germain
Mar 1, 20242 min read
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Indie Bookstore Spotlight: Thank You Books
Located in Birmingham, Alabama, Thank You Books is the partner indie bookstore for the February Literary Road Trip Box. Their signature...
Karen Germain
Feb 23, 20242 min read
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February Literary Road Trip Box- Alabama
The February 2024 Literary Road Trip Box is themed to the state of Alabama! I have been through Alabama on a road trip, but I don't think...
Karen Germain
Feb 10, 20243 min read
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Book Review: Laura Lippman's Sunburn
The January Literary Road Trip Box was themed to the state of Delaware and the featured book was Laura Lippman's Sunburn. Sunburn is a...
Karen Germain
Feb 2, 20242 min read
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Indie Bookstore Spotlight: Hockessin Bookshelf
The January Literary Road Trip box is themed to Delaware and created in collaboration with Hockessin Bookshelf. Hockessin Bookshelf is...
Karen Germain
Jan 18, 20242 min read
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Book Review: Curtis Sittenfeld's Eligible
Curtis Sittenfeld's novel Eligible is the featured book for the December Literary Road Trip Box. Set in Cincinnati, Eligible is a...
Karen Germain
Dec 27, 20231 min read
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Indie Bookstore Spotlight: Wheatberry Books
The December Literary Road Trip Box is themed to Ohio and created in collaboration with Wheatberry Books. Wheatberry Books is located in...
Karen Germain
Dec 19, 20231 min read
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Book Review: Erica Bauermeister's The School of Essential Ingredients
November's Literary Road Box was themed to Washington State and included Erica Bauermeister's The School of Essential Ingredients. Set in...
Karen Germain
Nov 28, 20232 min read
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Book Review: Attica Locke's The Cutting Season
Attica Locke's novel, The Cutting Season, was the featured book for the October Literary Road Trip Box. Set in northern Louisiana this...
Karen Germain
Oct 27, 20232 min read
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Independent Bookstore Spotlight: The Conundrum Books & Puzzles
Our October Independent Bookstore Collaboration is with The Conundrum Books & Puzzles located in St. Francisville, Louisiana. Book lover...
Karen Germain
Oct 17, 20232 min read
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October Literary Road Trip Box: Louisiana
Introducing our October Literary Road Trip Box themed to the state of Louisiana. Crawfish, jazz, the bayou...just a few things that come...
Karen Germain
Oct 9, 20232 min read
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Fox and I Themed Book Box
Our monthly Literary Road Trip Box is our signature item, but we are branching out with additional themed boxes in time for the holidays....
Karen Germain
Sep 20, 20231 min read
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Independent Bookstore Spotlight: Booksweet
We collaborated with Booksweet,an independent bookstore in Ann Arbor, Michigan for our September Literary Road Trip subscription box....
Karen Germain
Sep 13, 20231 min read
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September Literary Road Trip Box: Michigan
Our September Literary Road Trip Box has been revealed and our travels took us to the state of Michigan! From the beauty of the Great...
Karen Germain
Sep 12, 20232 min read
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August Box Book: Rachel Beanland's Florence Adler Swims Forever
Stakes were high when creating the first Literary Road Trip Box. I didn't start Books Inside Boxes with an established customer base, and...
Karen Germain
Aug 21, 20232 min read
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Dreams in Action: Launching My Book Subscription Box
From skin care products to fashion and jewelry, I've been a long-time fan of the subscription box. I love opening my front door to find a...
Karen Germain
Aug 3, 20232 min read
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