Mostly fiction -- novels that have been translated or published in English from their home country. Occasionally, if it feels essential, we may include a memoir or nonfiction title, but that’s rare (think 1% of the time).
No. Each book offers just a glimpse into another country or a single slice of life rather than trying to stand in for a whole culture.
No. Part of the fun is the surprise! Each month is completely randomized. But all subscribers get the same title, so you can discuss and share the experience with others.
That’s the nature of mystery subscriptions. It’s rare, but possible. We recommend gifting your duplicate to a friend or donating it to your local library.
No. This subscription is about the experience, not discounts. You’re not just paying for the physical book, but for the curation, the surprise, and the joy of having someone else pick out a book you might never have chosen for yourself. (Plus the other fun stuff -- reading passport, stickers, & monthly book club!)
All boxes will ship by the 15th of each month. If you are picking up your subscription in the shop, it will be ready on the 15th. If you sign up after the 1st, your subscription will be rolled into the following month.
We have a numbered list of every country in the world. Each month, we'll use a random number generator to give us our next pick, so it will truly be random!
Address
Chapter House Books
225 Franklin St
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Call us +1 910 263 8765