A Complete Guide to Book of the Month + Add-On Book Recommendations!

[@Josandy]

I’m definitely one of those people who would love to have an entire BOTM bookshelf. Just so satisfying that they’re all the same size/heights, etc 😭 I’ve been a member since Apr 2021.

[@SorryBookedSolid]

It is so nice that they’re all the same height!!

[@jmirvinggbooks]

I just submitted one of my books to BOTM! I hope they pick it up! 🙌🏽🙌🏽😀🙌🏽

[@SorryBookedSolid]

Ooh how exciting!! 🤞🏼

[@jmirvinggbooks]

@@SorryBookedSolid Thank you so much!!! 🙌🏽😀🙏

[@megannavarro4625]

Loved this video so much!! I joined BOTM last August. I actually just received BFF status last month and was so excited to get the blue bag!! I will admit that I am one of those people who have stockpiled so many BOTM books that I haven’t read yet. Mostly it’s because I’m a book buying addict and also I subscribe to other book subscriptions as well. However, the ones that I have read so far I have liked and even loved. I don’t think I’ve read one yet that I absolutely did not like. Also, I’m one of those people who actually loves the covers! I have no idea why! I just think they’re so sleek and pretty! I am also a thriller lover and most of the thrillers you talked about were also my BOTM picks! Gone Girl is actually my favorite thriller of all time! Although I read it a long time ago, way before I even knew BOTM was a thing! 🤣🤣🤣

[@SorryBookedSolid]

Thank you!!! Hahah I completely understand the addiction to collecting more BOTM books than you can keep up with reading 🤣 also I’m glad you like the covers!! That definitely makes it a perk to keep collecting them!

[@dawnmorgart4038]

I love my tote with the book pocket on the side! I love the funny bookmarks. I've been a member since 2016 or 17, I love my shelf!! I've had some duds but have discovered wonderful books and authors too.

[@SorryBookedSolid]

That is awesome!! I’m hoping they refresh some of their merch and prizes at some point for those of us who have a lot of the things already 🤣🤣

[@julieinman3944]

I am a BOTM member and I love it! I joined in Jan 2021 and then cancelled it in Oct of last year when my books were piling up that I hadn't read. I rejoined in March of this year because I missed it (lol) and because I realized how expensive they are at the bookstore! I should have just skipped a couple of months instead of cancelling because I was so close to the BFF rewards and it started over when I rejoined. I love the variety of books they have to offer and have enjoyed all the ones I have gotten and read so far.

[@LaynasBookshelf]

I love this! The canvas blue bag is a new fav of mine lol I’ve been a member since 2016! One of my favorite things about the BOTM app is the yearly reading challenge! The candle they sent as the prize smelled SO good!

[@SorryBookedSolid]

Yess I used the bag this past weekend camping and it was great! Ooh good point about the yearly challenge, I forgot to mention that! And okkk that’s actually good to know about the candle 😊 maybe you should make a video like this since you have even more experience with the service!! Lol

[@GwendolynKensinger]

I've been a member since January 2018. I agree their Blue Box Boutique items are a bit lack luster. The few items I have purchased though like the notepad and the enamel pins were good quality. I mean you can't really go wrong with a notepad 😆 I reviewed some books on their website and after you do that you get an item from their store (they give you 3 options) and then I got an email that they accidentally sent me another item as well so I could keep it. I also wanted to say that one time I got someone else's box. It even had the wrong name/address in a different city/state (how that happened I will NEVER understand) but I contacted BOTM and they fast shipped my correct box to me and I got to keep the books they sent me. I would say their customer service is pretty great, although at times they are harder to reach than I wish they were. Great video Jordyn!

[@SorryBookedSolid]

So glad to hear you’ve had good customer service experience and also good to know about the BBB items being good quality, maybe I’m being a little too picky and hard on them 🤣 thanks, Gwen!!

[@GwendolynKensinger]

@@SorryBookedSolid I’m mean the selection isn’t the greatest that’s for sure.

[@Ruby508707]

I think it’s interesting that a number of new and unknown books went on to be become super popular books. It’s always a bit surprising to see nothing familiar but I think that’s the point. I just went to a yearly subscription. Gift subscriptions or requests are a great idea. I didn’t realize you could stack them.

[@SorryBookedSolid]

Yes I love seeing the new titles every month! And yes gift subscriptions are top notch 👌🏼

[@angiemerritt5164]

Recently found you and love your content. We seem to like the same books/botm's/no fantasy lol. Your videos are great!

[@SorryBookedSolid]

Ahh yay I am so glad to hear that! I hope I can get you some great recommendations! 😊

[@Lauren_Jeanne_]

Love this!! I loved hearing what books you recommend from all the genres you read 🥰 I do agree about the logo as someone who organizes by color as well 😅 I love your perspective on the service. I love BOTM too!

[@SorryBookedSolid]

Thank you!!! Yay finally someone who agrees with me about the logo 🤣🤣🙌🏼

[@Lauren_Jeanne_]

@@SorryBookedSolid hahaha definitely agree- sometimes I’m like can’t it be the same color at least?? I don’t understand 😂

[@Erika_Kandel]

I love BOTM! I did cancel this month, though. Only because I have 300+ physical books on my shelf unread and it's overwhelming and I want to READ the books I bought, lol. Did you know it actually started In the 1920's? I can't remember the year. My grandmother was a member in the 90's. It just revamped or whatever in 2015. They have a wiki page you can read it all on, it's interesting!

[@SorryBookedSolid]

That’s great to have that self control!! Lol. And WHAT?! I had no idea! Going to look it up right now!

[@susiekidd9183]

It’s true, BOTM was founded in 1926. My great aunt was a member for as long as I can recall.

[@kellydye2142]

Thank you for the overview! I've been debating signing up for awhile. I do have a question though... If you don't like any of the main picks for the month can you choose a past book instead? Or are those only for add-on specifically? (Since I know there are several past books I would be interested in)

[@SorryBookedSolid]

This is a great question! If you aren’t interested in any of the main picks, they give you an option to choose a “member fave” instead - so they pick 5 other popular books from the past that you can choose instead as your main pick. They rotate those out and choose different member faves to offer each month. Unfortunately if you aren’t interested in any of those either, you have to skip. (Or pick one you don’t care about in order to open up ALL of the past books to add on). Hope that makes sense! Glad the rest of the video was helpful! 💛💛

[@NahomysLibrary]

Sorry I’m so late ❤️❤️ getting through my watch later list

[@SorryBookedSolid]

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[@NahomysLibrary]

Wait not me being a member and not knowing is $16 hahhaah

[@SorryBookedSolid]

Hahaha I know I never go back and look at my subscriptions so they could all be going up in price and I wouldn’t notice!

[@asparagusisreading]

As much as I love the box, I decided to unsubscribe because I realized that I was skipping almost every month (uninterested in the picks) and getting the books from my library for free instead.

[@SorryBookedSolid]

Good for you for making that decision! Libraries rock too!! 😊