Introductory deal: Choose three books on astronomy, physics, geometry, math, space and many other scientific topics for $1.99 each plus $14.99 shipping and handling (total = $20.96) when you join the Scientific American Book Club. Then: Purchase one more selection from the club catalog within a year at up to 50 percent off publisher prices (prices start at $12.95). Categories: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Computers and Technology, Earth and the Environment, Evolution and Paleontology, General Science, Mathematics, Physics.
Introductory deal: Receive a free introductory copy of Reader's Digest Select Editions, which contains four condensed novels, plus a "mystery gift." You'll be billed for $4.99 shipping. Then: Every two to three months you'll receive a new Select Edition and a bill for $19.98 plus $4.99 shipping (total = $24.97). And: That's it. You can cancel your membership at any time.
Introductory deal: Receive a free introductory copy of Reader's Digest Canada Select Editions, which contains four condensed novels, plus a "mystery gift." You'll be billed for $6.99 shipping. Then: Every two months you'll receive a new Select Edition and a bill for $24.97 plus $6.99 shipping (total = $31.97). And: That's it. You can cancel your membership at any time.
Introductory deal: Rent two audio books on CD free for 15 days when you join the Simply Audiobooks Club. Then: Continue your membership for $17.98 per month to have one audio book at a time, $24.95 per month for up to two audio books out at a time or $37.98 per month to have up to three. Discounted six- and 12-month memberships also are available, as are gift subscriptions. Simply Audio Books also offers a download club starting at $14.95 per month. And: That's it. You may cancel at any time. Categories: Biographies, Business, Children's, Comedy, Fiction, History, Mystery, Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Romance, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Self-Help, Sports, Suspense, Thriller.
Introductory deal: Receive 10 Christian books annually for $64 per year when you join the Spiritual Book Associates club for Catholics from Ave Maria Press. Then: That's it. There's no further obligation. You may cancel your membership at any time. Sample titles: The God Who Won't Let Go (Peter van Breemen); What Are We To Do? (David Yount); Tools Matter for Practicing the Spiritual Life (Mary Margaret Funk); Grace Notes (Lorraine Murray); The God Instinct (Tom Stella); Celtic Vision (Esther de Waal); The Strangest Way: Walking the Christian Path (Robert Barron); Earth's Echo: Sacred Encounters With Nature (Robert Hamma).
Introductory deal: Receive a recent Stephen King bestseller for $7.95 plus $3.99 shipping and handling (total = $11.94) when you join the Stephen King Library. You'll also receive two free gifts. Then: Purchase at least one additional Stephen King hardcover for $14.95 plus $3.99 S&H (total = $18.94). The club will send a new selection every six weeks.
Introductory deal: Founded in 1968, the SBCBC is now run by Stuart Brent's daughter, Amy Brent Wexler. Each month, she selects and mails a gift-wrapped hardcover book to your child based on his or her reading level, interests and skills. The child is encouraged to submit his or her review of the book and receives a monthly newsletter, the Book Club Gazette. The service is available monthly, every other month or quarterly. Members who purchase at least six books within a year receive an Adventures in Reading Kit that includes a reading logbook, flashlight, compass, "gold" coins, pencil, magnifying glass, personalized book plates and bookmarks. Prices start at $24.95 per book, including shipping. Then: That's it. You may cancel or change your membership at any time.
Introductory deal: Receive two paperback trillers (club's choice) free from Leisure Books Online when you pay a total of $2 shipping and handling. Then: Each month you will receive two new thrillers (club's choice) for a total of $8.50 plus $2 S&H (total = $10.50). Members also receive a 30 percent discount on additional books purchased through the site. And: That's it. You may cancel at any time. Sample titles: Covet (Tara Moss), Stay of Execution (William P. Wood), Gates of Hades (Gregg Loomis), Sweetie's Diamonds (Raymond Benson). Categories: Audio, International Espionage, Legal Thriller, Technothriller, Thriller.
Introductory deal: Receive a Japan Adventure kit, passport, stickers and map free when you pay $3.45 shipping and join the Top Secret Adventures club from Highlights for Children. The kits are designed for children ages 8 to 12. Then: If you continue as a member, every five weeks the club will send a new Top Secret Adventures kit for $12.95 plus $3.45 shipping (total = $16.40). And: That's it. You can cancel your membership at any time.
Introductory deal: Rent audio books starting at £6.80 per week, or £8.30 per week to Europe. There is an annual membership fee of £10 for residents of the U.K. and £15 for residents of Europe, or you can purchase a lifetime membership starting at £29.50. Then: That's it. There is minimum deposit of £10; if you deposit at least £50 you will receive a 5 to 10 percent bonus credit. Categories: Autobiography and Biography, Bible, Children, Classics, Fiction, History, Humour, Language Courses, Management, Non-Fiction, Plays, Poetry, Romance, Science Fiction, Science Fiction, Thrillers, War and Westerns.
Introductory deal: Enter your child's name and for $19.99 per month plus shipping for six months you will receive a new personalized Veggie Tales book each month. The club is designed for children ages 4 to 7. And: You may cancel at any time.
Introductory deal: Receive four paperback westerns free from Leisure Books Online (club's choice) when you pay a total of $2 shipping and handling. Then: Each month you will receive four new westerns for $14 plus $2 shipping and handling (total = $16). Members also receive a 30 percent discount on additional books purchased through the site. Sample titles: Last Train from Gun Hill (Gordon D. Shirreffs); Killing at Coyote Spring (Lewis B. Patten); Blood of the Breed (T.V. Olsen); Solitude Lawman (Ray Hogan); Tales Of The Wild West (Max Brand). Categories: Heroes, Historical Fiction, Large Print, Native American, Western, Wilderness.
Introductory deal: Receive a Florida state puzzle book and map when you join the Which Way USA? Book Club from Highlights for Children. Your credit card will be charged $5.95 plus $2.45 shipping and handling (total = $8.40) for the second state set. The club is designed for readers ages 7 to 12. Then: Every five weeks the Which Way USA club will send two new state puzzle books and maps for $5.95 each plus $2.45 shipping (total = $14.35). And: That's it. You can cancel your membership at any time.
Introductory deal: Receive 50 percent off your first month's membership when you join the Zdag audio book rental club, which also rents DVDs and video games. Rent one audio book at a time for $8.99 per month, three at a time for $17.99 per month or up to six at a time for $24.99 per month. Then: That's it. You may cancel at any time. Categories: Adventure, Biography, Business / Economics, Children's, Classic, Fiction, History, Humor, Mystery and Suspense, Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Politics, Religion, Sci-Fi and Fantasy, Sports, True Stories, War / Military, Western.