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Book of the Month vs Aardvark Book Club
A side-by-side look at Book of the Month and Aardvark Book Club to help you pick the right one.
Book of the Month
Pricing: $16.99/mo (one hardcover) | $14.99 prepaid annual
Pros
- Five curated picks each month; choose your own
- Hardcover editions at $16.99 (well below retail)
- Strong editorial taste skewing contemporary literary
- Skip-a-month flexibility built into the model
- Add additional books to your box at $9.99-$11.99 each
- Strong gift program
Cons
- Hardcover-only; no paperbacks or ebooks
- Editorial taste leans mainstream literary; less for niche genres
- No bookish merch (just the book and a card)
- Shipping included only in continental US
- BOTM exclusive editions are not always the prettiest
Aardvark Book Club
Pricing: $9.99/mo (one book) | up to $19.99/mo (multiple)
Pros
- Cheapest mainstream book subscription at $9.99/month
- Strong contemporary fiction and literary picks
- Often picks BOTM titles at lower prices
- Free shipping in continental US
- Multiple books per month if you want them
- Strong skip flexibility
Cons
- Lower brand awareness than BOTM
- Editorial taste leans similar to BOTM with less depth
- Books are paperback or hardcover depending on selection
- Fewer add-on options than BOTM
- Customer service less polished
Bottom line: both Book of the Month and Aardvark Book Club are solid choices. Use the pros, cons and pricing above to decide which fits your needs, then check the latest price through the links.
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