WHO WE ARE
The Bookish Box & Shop is a women-owned small business based in Arizona, fueled by a deep passion for books. We collaborate closely with artists, authors, and publishers to create the ultimate Bookish experience, bringing beloved stories to life through our creative Bookish goodies.
WHAT WE DO
Founded in 2015, we launched our monthly subscription box and apparel website. Over the years, we’ve grown to offer multiple subscription boxes and special-edition preorders, and our online shop now features an expansive selection for your Bookish lifestyle. Our latest brand update was the opening of our brick-and-mortar bookstore and coffee shop in Gilbert, Arizona, in 2025.
YOU SHOP. WE GIVE.
With every purchase, we donate a portion of the proceeds to organizations close to our hearts. You can also choose to donate more by selecting “round up” at checkout. These organizations include, but aren’t limited to, Black Trans Nation, The Bail Project, ANERA, and the ACLU Foundation of Arizona. Each June, our featured Pride collection donates 100% of its profits. In the past, we’ve donated to The Trevor Project and Rainbow Railroad. As a company, we also donate monthly to Trans Lifeline and contribute to other causes we support.
Our Companies
The Bookish & Darkly Shop
Bookish Inspired Products
& Preorders
We make Bookish look even better! We bring you licensed, high-quality Bookish items, curated by book lovers for book lovers. Alongside our monthly box of special-edition books, we offer apparel, hats, home décor, jewelry, enamel pins, and hand-poured candles. We work closely with artists, authors, and publishers to curate aesthetic, high-quality Bookish goodies.
We focus on fantasy, dystopian, dark/taboo, and contemporary romance subgenres, working with both traditional and indie authors.
The Bookish Shop: Gilbert, AZ
Romance Bookstore & Coffee Shop
Our indie bookstore and coffee shop in downtown Gilbert is a local community hub for readers.
We partner with an Arizona-based coffee roastery and a local Gilbert bakery to serve our coffee bar.
The Bookish Shop: Our shelves feature romance titles by indie and traditionally published authors, along with merchandise.
We host several community events each month, including author signings, craft nights, and special book release events.
The Bookish Box
Monthly Literary Subscription
& Preorders
The Bookish Box is a monthly literary subscription. Each month, we send a New Adult Fantasy Special Edition of a beloved title. We partner with incredible artists to create gorgeous features for our Special Edition Books to be included in our boxes.
The Bookish Box also offers Special Edition preorders. These preorders feature primarily New Adult titles, with the occasional upper YA title, and heavily feature the fan-favorite genre, romantasy!
You can expect titles with mature theme & situations, with a kick of spice.
The Darkly Box
Monthly Literary Subscription
& Preorders
The Darkly Box is a monthly literary subscription. Each month, we send an Adult Romance Special Edition of a beloved title and themed Bookish items directly to you. We partner with incredible artists to create gorgeous features for our Special Edition Books to be included in our boxes.
The Darkly Box also offers Special Edition preorders. These preorders feature all subgenres of adult romance, which may include: romantasy, dark romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense and more.
You can expect heavy spice and mature themes for anything apart of the Darkly brand.
Our TEAM
CONNECT WITH us
Customer Service
Customer Service Emails:
hello@thebookishbox.comshop
@thebookishbox.com
Or send an inquiry here.
Helpful Resources:
Subscription Box FAQ
Shop FAQ
Shipping Updates
Preorder Insert Cards
Refund Policy
Social Programs
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Creative Team
Author Submissions:
Interested in collaborating with The Bookish Box or The Darkly Box? Fill out this form.
FOUNDED IN
2015
INSTAGRAM FOLLOWERS
300K+
5 STAR REVIEWS
1K+
FACEBOOK FOLLOWERS
140K+
TIKTOK FOLLOWERS
47K+