This year the 14th of February is not only Valentine’s Day, but it is also International Book Giving Day! Giving a book isn’t just about giving a gift, it's about giving an experience, just like our book subscription boxes for tweens, young adults, and adults — yes, we have something for everyone!

There is something quite magical about sharing a story. It doesn’t matter if it is one of our childhood favorites or a brand new novel, books have a way of connecting us, sparking our emotions and leaving us with memories long after we have turned the last page. 

This International Book Giving Day, we’re celebrating the joy of giving stories—because what better way to show love than by sharing a book?

There are so many ways we can spread the literary love, from donating books to surprising a loved one with a fabulous curated book box. After all, stories are meant to be shared and there is no better time than now to pass on the magic of reading!

So grab your favorite drink, sit back, and relax while we share some of our favorite romantic book subscription boxes that are just waiting to be shipped to that someone special!

How to Celebrate International Book Giving Day

If we had our way, we would give each and every one of you the day off so you could spend quality time between the pages of your latest read! But fortunately this fabulous day falls on a Friday so we might as well make a weekend of it!

We all have books on our shelves that we’ve read countless times or have been on our TBR list for far too long and it is the perfect time to make space for some new friends. Donating books is a great way to share your love of reading and pass on the joy to someone else. Those books that have been gathering dust are just waiting for someone to dive in and join the adventure. 

Here are a few ideas to get you going:

Local Libraries: Many public libraries accept book donations to expand their collections or to sell in fundraising events. 

Local Book Donations: This resource provides a map to help you find convenient locations to donate books near you, including nonprofits, libraries, and secondhand bookstores.

Local Charities and Thrift Stores: Organizations like Goodwill, Salvation Army, and local shelters often accept book donations. 

Support Victims of the California Wildfires: In the wake of recent devastating wildfires, many families have lost everything, including cherished books. Look for initiatives like book drives hosted by local libraries, schools, community centers, and local disaster relief funds to see how you can contribute.

Perhaps your gift will encourage someone to start their reading journey!

Romance Book Subscription Boxes: The Ultimate Gift

Considering it’s the month of love, we couldn’t resist putting together a list of our favorite romantic book boxes which feature a fabulous novel, our world-renowned surprise gifts, and all those extras you’ve come to love! Why not give the gift of love this International Book Giving Day?

Limited Edition: Valentine’s Day 2025

Our 2025 Valentine’s Day box is the perfect gift, but best you order it soon, as boxes are flying off the shelf!

This year's Valentine's Day box features a new release that includes a colorful cast of characters and a cellar full of wine where simply anything can happen—from murder to a second chance at love! 💕

She Doesn't Have a Clue by Jenny Elder Moke is a half mystery, half romance—the ideal combination for a Valentine's Day whodunit. 😘 A perfect simmering read to celebrate the holiday! Boxes will also include a signed bookplate from the author, a collectible sticker, plus FOUR gifts that will bring this curious canoodle to life in a way that only OUABC can achieve!

Stranger Than Fiction

Our June 2024 “Stranger Than Fiction” Adult box featured A Novel Love Story by bestselling author Ashley Poston plus THREE gorgeous gifts that brought this fun magical realism novel to LIFE!

A professor of literature finds herself caught up in a work of fiction…literally! Eileen Merriweather loves to get lost in a good happily-ever-after. The fictional kind, anyway. Because at least imaginary men don’t leave you at the altar. She feels safe in a book. At home. Which might be why she’s so set on going to her annual book club retreat this year—she needs good friends, cheap wine, and grand romantic gestures—no matter what.

But when her car unexpectedly breaks down on the way, she finds herself stranded in a quaint town that feels like it’s right out of a novel…Because it is.

Steer Your Own Dreams

Our October 2023 “Steer Your Own Dreams” box featured an exclusive, hardcover edition of Love of My Lives by Yamile Saied Méndez! Our edition features a custom dust jacket, fabric hard case with exclusive foiling designs, custom end papers, and beautifully designed page edges!

How far would you search for the soulmate of your dreams? Brimming with the magic of old San Juan and la Isla del Encanto, this charmingly romantic new novel from Yamile Saied Méndez, acclaimed author of Twice a Quinceañera, is the perfect read for anyone who has longed for a legendary love story that transcends time and distance—and the powerful magic of steering their own dreams.

Phone Down, Heart Open

Our “Phone Down, Heart Open” June 2023 adult box was a huge hit and it’s easy to see why. Featuring Famous for a Living by Melissa Ferguson along with four stunning gifts that brought this fantastic romance to life, we simply couldn’t put it down!

After all, what do you do when you’re Insta-famous and he uses a flip phone? This laugh-out-loud romantic comedy of opposites attract is full of hilarious romp and a romance that will melt readers’ hearts.

The Cupcake Connection

This box is absolutely adorable! Our June 2022 Adult box featured Fake It Till You Bake It by Jamie Wesley! A reality star and a cupcake-baking football player pretend to be a couple in order to save his bakery in this sweet and sexy romance which also included FIVE fabulous gifts that brought this fun and flirty novel to life!

Write Your Own Story

The Roughest Draft by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka was featured in our February 2022 “Write Your Own Story” Adult box. This box also included 4 beautiful wrapped gifts that bring this fun and entertaining read to life!

They were co-writing literary darlings until they hit a plot hole that turned their lives upside down! They're poised to discover that, much like the art of writing itself, navigating the complexities of relationships often requires enduring through several imperfect attempts before finding the formula that works.

Spreading Joy One Page at a Time

We love the thought of spreading joy one page at a time. We’ve all been there, those moments you can’t turn the pages fast enough and at other times, you simply can’t bear to. Books and the stories they contain bring us closer together; we can’t think of anything better than getting a new read and sharing our experience with our fellow bookworms. 

This International Book Giving Day, let’s enjoy the magic of storytelling by sharing books with others—whether it’s donating to those in need, gifting a cherished novel to a friend, or surprising someone special with one of our romantic book boxes. Every book given is an opportunity to inspire, to comfort, and to connect. So, let’s turn the page together and spread the love, one book at a time!

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