I Wish Wednesday

This book subscription box was completely unknown to me up until 2 days ago! I had heard of a few book ones before like Just the right book and such but never indieSpensable! I am in love with this service now and am a bit upset I didn't even know about it until now! 

*Side note: For me to have never even heard of a box is kinda big since I have wasted... uh I mean used so much of my time looking up boxes before I even had this blog!

This subscription service from Powell's books comes every 6-8 weeks and picks a great new book with special attention to independent publishers. You don't just get the book but a signed first edition of that book in exclusive printings. You also get extras including books in the same vein, food, products, etc etc. How bout some examples: With The Night Circus (I posted above b/c it was a fav read of mine) that was signed with a Q &A you received: 

This Gourmet bag of Pecan Bourbon Caramel Corn a la the Circus aspect and a book I've never heard of: The Vanishers that is supposed to have a magical flair too. Ahh- so jealous! Oh btw The Vanishers hadn't even been released when this was sent out aka subscribers got this book 6 months before anyone else got to set their eyes on it.

Example #2: A signed first edition in an exclusive slipcase of Karen Thompson Walker's The Age of Miracles with a Q &A with the author of course... came with: 

The book apparently piqued their paranoia which led to a multi-function survival tool being sent out (it can do it all from open bottles to saw wood) along with a set of close-to indestructible utensils. I love it all!

Each set has been super unique and just by going through the previous sets I have found books I want to read (hello, if I loved The Night Circus then I better find The Vanishers). I am a big reader and like to read print books (as in actual books I hold in my hand) along with books on my Kindle. I'm a lover of transporting to different worlds, places, and times. 

I wish I could get IndieSpensables but...

I can't afford it this time around!

Yes! I said this time around because I want want want this subscription and I will find a way! This combines two awesome things: indie boxes and print boxes or I should say it combines two loves of mine- small businesses and books! I am beyond strapped right now- puppy Henry had to have surgery to get some teeth extracted and poof- there went my money! At $34.95 (including shipping) it looks like you are getting what you pay and more considering most of these books would be around $20 new ($10 used) and they are first editions AND signed AND in special cases/printings plus a lot of times you get two books and fun things or yummy food! They sent out harmonicas in August. Harmonicas. I- just- love- it! Anyway, check them out and on the homepage on the lefthand side you can sign up for their newsletter and be entered to win $100 in Powell's Books. Book lovers rejoice for indieSpensable- I know I am!