The Seasonal Reading Box

A quarterly classic book and tea subscription box for people who love to match their reading material to the seasons.

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Are you the kind of bookworm who reaches for a haunting, melancholy book in the fall? Or a book about quests and new beginnings in the spring? If so, you might be a seasonal reader.

Seasonal reading can take many forms–and it’s certainly not the only good way to work through your “To Be Read” list–but those in the know say it’s an excellent way to enjoy a meaningful and memorable reading experience.

With the Seasonal Reading Box, you’ll build a library of beautifully-written classic novels that you can savor with a cup of tea. Each book is a perfect fit for the season in which it arrives…so you can live deeply and read deeply all year long.

What’s inside…

Four times per year–in spring, summer, autumn, and winter–you’ll receive a package on your doorstep. Open it and find:

Mary Stewart paperback novel
A lovely edition of a classic novel
Purple tea tin of black currant tea
A tea, perfectly paired to match the book
white candle in a glass jar
A bookish accessory, or a gift that fits the book selection
Typed newsletter
A letter to introduce the book, the author, and the items in your box

PLUS, subscribers get access to our members-only Facebook group, so you can share your thoughts about the book selections with other Seasonal Readers!

Savor each season with tea & a classic book!

$40 + $9.95 flat rate shipping, every 3 months. Sign up now to reserve the spring 2025 box!

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Current & Past Boxes

Winter 2024

Our most recent box featured an illustrated, hardback copy of Silas Marner by George Eliot, a pouch of loose-leaf Lapsang Souchong tea from Zen’s Tea House, and a book-shaped bookmark holder from Create Fantasy Crafts.

Book subscription box featuring hardback edition of Silas Marner, book-shaped bookmark holder, and paper packet of Lapsang Souchong tea.
Book subscription box with The Enchanted April, floral scarf, tea tin, and notecard
Our inaugural box included a gorgeous edition of the 1922 classic The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim, Simpson & Vail Spring Blossom green tea, a bandana scarf from Hemlock Goods, plus a special bonus item: a letterpress notecard from Heartell Press!
Classic book subscription box with The Country of the Pointed Firs, box of oolong tea, and sea-themed candle tin.
Summer 2021: An illustrated edition of the regionalist masterpiece The Country of the Pointed Firs by Sarah Orne Jewett, a box of Oolong Orange Blossom tea from Loose Leaf Tea Company, and a Sea Meadow candle from Salty Beach Studio.
Classic book subscription box with Penguin edition of Lady Audley's Secret, box of Ahmad English tea, and vintage-inspired butterfly bookplates
Fall 2021: The Penguin edition of the 1862 Victorian novel Lady Audley’s Secret by Mary Elizabeth Braddon, Ahmad English Tea No. 1, and butterfly bookplates from Cavallini & Co.
Book subscription box with a classic novel, tea tin, and desk calendar
Winter 2021: The 1950 young adult novel Emily of Deep Valley by Maud Hart Lovelace, Harney & Sons Chocolate Mint Tea, and a 2022 classic women writers desk calendar from Obvious State.
Book subscription box with Lost Horizon paperback, oolong tea pouch, and book darts
Spring 2022: This box included the 1933 bestselling adventure novel Lost Horizon by James Hilton, oolong tea from UsTwo Tea company, and fifty book darts in a custom Seasonal Reading Box tin.
Paperback copy of The Blue Castle, green book sleeve, and bag of loose leaf tea
Summer 2022: The summer box contained a beautiful softcover edition of The Blue Castle by L. M. Montgomery, a padded book sleeve, and loose leaf “Piper Mint Blues” tea from Piper and Leaf.
Book subscription box including celestial-themed tea infuser, Penguin clothbound edition of Far from the Madding Crowd, and bag of looseleaf tea
Fall 2022: A gorgeous Penguin clothbound hardcover of Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy, a celestial motif tea infuser, and loose leaf “Buttery Shortbread” herbal tea from Plum Deluxe.
Book and tea subscription box including three William Morris print pocket-sized notebooks, Penguin hardback edition of The Haunted Bookshop, and box of cardamom tea from Ahmad Tea company.
Winter 2022: A beautiful hardcover edition of The Haunted Bookshop by Christopher Morley, three William Morris pattern notebooks, and bagged Cardamom Tea from Ahmad Tea.
Book and tea subscription box featuring Spring Magic by D. E. Stevenson
Spring 2023: This included the Scottish novel Spring Magic by D. E. Stevenson, a box of salted rosemary shortbread cookies from Lark Fine Foods, and Blue Lady loose-leaf black tea blend from PekoeTea Edinburgh.
Book and tea subscription box with copy of Summer by Edith Wharton, tin of Mirabelle tea from HaleTea Co. and brightly-patterned mug rug.
Summer 2023: This book box featured Summer by Edith Wharton, Mirabelle Tea (a caffeine-free green rooibos blend) from Hale Tea Co., and a colorful mug rug from The Reading Well.
Book and tea subscription box with Village School by Miss Read, yellow-patterned pencil pouch, and box of Assam tea from Hampstead Tea Company.
Fall 2023: This autumn book box featured the 1955 novel Village School by Miss Read, an organic Assam tea from Hampstead, and a handmade pencil pouch from Mangham Made.
Classic book subscription box with peppermint tea tin, velvet tea pot ornament, folded newsletter, and paperback copy of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (Richard Armitage translation)
Winter 2023: The medieval alliterative poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, peppermint herbal tea from Harney and Sons, and a handmade velvet tea pot ornament from Boutique by Mariam.
Tea and book subscription box with paperback copy of Freckles by Gene Stratton-Porter, pack of bird note cards, and green and gold tin of Irish Breakfast Tea
Spring 2024: The 1904 novel Freckles by Gene Stratton-Porter, a tin of loose-leaf Irish Breakfast Tea from Dublin Gift Company, and a set of 12 assorted bird note cards and envelopes with original artwork from Mississippi Mae Monograms (4 different designs, blank inside).
Seasonal Reading book subscription box with copy of The Wall by Mary Roberts Rinehart, pouch of Chapters Tea, bookshelf-themed micro puzzle, and newsletter
Summer 2024: Featured the 1938 mystery novel The Wall by Mary Roberts Rinehart, a pouch of loose-leaf “Dream Within A Dream” herbal tea from Chapters Tea Co., and a cat and bookshelf-themed micro puzzle packaged in a handy test tube.
Seasonal reading book subscription box with paperback copy of House of Mist, gold foil pouch of Gilded Coach Tea, Lucky Leaf Bookmarks, and magnetic mushroom page markers
Fall 2024: This fall Seasonal Reading Box came with the midcentury Gothic novel House of Mist by María Luisa Bombal, a pouch of loose-leaf “Once Upon a Time” black tea blend tea from Gilded Coach Teas, magnetic mushroom page markers from Peter Pauper Press, and a set of spill-proof, bend-proof bookmarks from Lucky Leaf.

Know a friend who would appreciate a literary gift?

Send a seasonal reading experience to a fellow book lover! Just check the “Buying as a gift?” option on the checkout page. You’ll have an option to submit a gift message, which I’ll write and slip into the box for your recipient. **Note: If you order now, the first box they receive will be the spring 2025 box.**

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See what people are saying about The Seasonal Reading Box:

I tell you…I couldn’t be more pleased with my first seasonal reading box from The Tea and Ink Society. What a treat for myself in this crazy world. Thanks, Elsie!
Cindy
What a delight it was to open my seasonal box last night! Everything was packaged perfectly (love your letter and labels, by the way) and your handwritten note was an extra unexpected treat. Until I have a moment to get started on The Blue Castle, I’m enjoying all the other treasures you packed.

The book sleeve is beautiful, a much needed replacement for the unsightly zip top plastic bag in which I normally tote my books. And, the Piper Mint Blues tea is unreal. My kids and I were truly astounded by the gorgeous blue brew! We drink a lot of tea here and I’ve never seen anything like it. Plus, the slightly sweet, smooth spearmint taste is lovely, both hot and cold. You clearly have a knack for sourcing these goodies!
Kim
I am so excited for this subscription service. Thank you so much for providing quality, cozy reading fun. I received December’s Tea and Ink subscription box yesterday and it is simply lovely. I can’t wait to curl up and dive in. 
Samantha
I was delighted with my box! I don’t often subscribe to literature boxes because I usually already have the books they send, but your selections are new to me and perfect for seasonal reading! I also loved the Cavallini bookplates—their papers are my favorite. Thank you for such an atmospheric read for this autumn—I began Lady Audley last night! 
Tracey
I really enjoyed reading The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Armin. I loved seeing the transformations of the 4 women as the days and weeks went by. I loved the tea and will be ordering some more, I enjoyed it so much. The scarf has an important function for my table-top fountain close by where I sit.  How did you know I needed it? Elsie, you are going to have to go some to meet or exceed what you gave us in your Spring box. I’m so glad I’m here and can’t wait to see and enjoy the Summer box!
Carolyn
Just wanted to tell you as well how much I loved the summer reading box. Somehow Edith Wharton had slipped through the cracks in my reading lists, so “Summer” was my first of her novels…and I will read more. The Mirabelle tea was delicious. I was all set to dislike it (based on previous tastings of rooibos), but its slightly sweet, complex flavor has made it a real treat in the evenings. And the mug rug…when I opened the box, I thought, “I’ll never use this,” but I find myself using it every day. It’s the perfect resting place for my cup of tea, and its bright patchwork of colors is a bright spot in itself. You have a special way of combining books and tea and books/tea accessories that makes every box a real treasure! Thank you so very much.
Patricia

FAQ

Adults, but it’s appropriate for literary-minded high school students as well. Both women and men will enjoy this box, although the mystery item sometimes has a more feminine aesthetic.

The box contents are a surprise! However, if you are a new subscriber and join after the official ship date for the season (March 15, June 15, September 15, or December 15), you can check under “Current & Past Boxes” (above) to see what you will get in your first box, while supplies last. If we sell out of boxes for the current season, you’ll receive the next season’s box at the regular shipping time.

Although I try to include classics that don’t get discussed as often there’s bound to be times when you encounter a book you’ve already read. If that’s the case, enjoy having a beautiful edition for your permanent library! Alternatively, play matchmaker and pass the book along to a friend who’s just the right fit for it!

No refunds or returns, but if an item arrives damaged please contact me at elsie@teaandinksociety.com, and include a photo of the damaged item.

We have a flat rate shipping cost of $9.95 for customers in the United States, and a flat rate of $18.00 USD for Canadian customers. If you’re located in Canada, please be aware that you’ll be responsible for any import duties that may apply.

Four times per year. Here are the approximate dates for each box shipment:

  • Spring box: March 15
  • Summer box: June 15
  • Autumn box: September 15
  • Winter box: December 15

You will be charged for the first box at checkout. After that, rebilling occurs every 3 months–on the 8th of March, June, September, and December.

No commitment. If you need to cancel or pause your subscription, please log in to your account to do so. Once inside your account, click “Manage” under the product you want to cancel. On the next screen, scroll down to “Billing Details” and click “Subscription Settings.” Click the “Cancel my subscription” button, choose reason, and click “Confirm.”

Please note – cancellation requests must be received before your billing date for the new box (8th of March, June, September, or December). If you cancel after your card has been charged, you will still receive the current box.

Yes! Enter the recipient’s shipping address, and select the “Buying as a gift?” option on the checkout page. You’ll have the option to submit a gift message, which I’ll write and include in the first box.

You can email me at elsie@teaandinksociety.com

This book and tea subscription box is perfect for you if:

  • You want to read more classics
  • You already love classic novels, but you want to discover some new ones that are “off the beaten path”
  • You like to read books with a “summer feel” in the summertime, books with an “autumn feel” in the fall, etc.
  • You like the books Elsie recommends on Tea and Ink Society, and want fresh suggestions
  • You crave old-fashioned books that rejuvenate your spirit and bring more delight to your reading life
  • You like to support small businesses (not only is this my small business, but many of the products I source for the boxes are from small business owners as well!)
  • You look forward to getting packages in the mail(:
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