Once Upon a Book Club was created by Michelle Wolett. Always being an avid reader, and an entrepreneur, Michelle finds herself inspired by books. Once Upon a Book Club was dreamed up after recently reading “The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah. She found herself in a different world when reading the book and once it was over she immediately became inspired.

What if we could create something that makes you feel like you were physically a part of that world? You become so engrossed in your book and then open a package to find an item that was just mentioned in the book. It would feel like the reader is really there! Michelle’s mind started brainstorming and she came up with the Once Upon a Book Club. It not only allows readers to fully integrate into the story but also gives them a “Book Club” community. Where they can log onto Instagram and discuss the book with other members each month. There is something magical about turning words of a book into an actual physical object. It’s like bringing the book to life.

For the past few years, I’ve been discovering new brands and products via subscription box companies yet Once Upon a Book Club sets itself apart from the rest by catering to the avid bookworm in mind! They take it a step further by bringing the books to life with gifts to go along with the story. The book of the month for May 2018 is The House on Harbor Hill by Shelly Stratton. Set in the past and present, The House on Harbor Hill is a murder mystery that tackles the issues of racial prejudice and spousal abuse in the lives of two very different women.

→ Young Adult Box: For ages 14+, includes 1 YA fiction book, 3 to 5 wrapped gifts, a 5×7 quote print, discussion questions and read-a-long dates for live discussion, and gift opening with fellow readers.

→ Adult Box: For ages 18+, includes 1 Adult fiction book, 3 to 5 wrapped gifts, a 5×7 quote print, discussion questions and read-a-long dates for live discussion, and gift opening with fellow readers.

Subscription services for either box run from $34.99 – $390. Each box includes individually wrapped gifts that are labeled with page numbers, which are not to be opened until that particular page.

It is what you read when you don’t have to that determines what you will be when you can’t help it. – Oscar Wilde