Introductory deal: Select three books on plastic canvas crafting for 99 cents plus $4.95 shipping and handling ($5.95 to Canada) when you join the Mollie's Plastic Canvas Club from Annie's Attic. Then: Each month you will receive notice from the club of its featured selection. Return the card within 10 days if you do not want the book to be sent. And: That's it. There is no obligation to buy. You can cancel your membership at any time. Sample titles: Cameo Boudoir, Grizzly Gang, Nursery Clocks, Holiday Friends, Fireside Decor, Southwest Tissue Covers, Plastic Canvas Framed Rooms, Hanger Covers & Sachets.
Introductory deal: Receive a free 30-day trial, the latest issue of the club newsletter, two £10 book vouchers and a hardback edition of Answering Back edited by Carol Ann Duffy when you join the Poetry Book Society. Memberships start at £40 per year. Full members receive four poetry books each year; charter members receive 20. Then: That's it. There's no obligation to purchase additional books. The society, founded by T S Eliot in 1953, also has an educational membership for schools and teachers. Sample authors: Carol Ann Duffy, Geoffrey Hill, Roger McGough, Paul Farley, Simon Armitage, Paul Muldoon, Jacob Polley, Les Murray, Seamus Heaney, Jane Hirshfield, Jane Routh, Tomas Transtromer
Introductory deal: Receive two books (A Foal is Born and Diablo, My Dream Horse), an issue of Pony Magazine, a Pony Girl 2-CD game, a Pegasus necklace and a T-shirt kit for $4.95 plus shipping when you join the Pony Book Club for girls. Then: Members receive a new Pony Girl pack each month that includes books, a new issue of Pony Magazine, collectible gifts and other items for $20.90 to $24.90 including shipping (Adventure Packs, which arrive eight times per year) or $26.90 to $29.90 including shipping (Special Packs, which arrive four times per year and include DVDs, CDs, PC games and full-color fact books). You will receive a new pack automatically each month unless you inform the Pony Club by phone, email or postcard not to send it. If you receive a package you do not want, you may mark it "Return to Sender" and return it unopened to the club. And: That's it. You may cancel the membership at any time.
Introductory deal: Choose three books on progressive causes and politics for $1 each plus $9.95 shipping (total = $12.95) when you join the Progressive Book Club. Alternatively, you can select any book on the site free when you pay $5.95 shipping and handling. PLUS, while supplies last, get a free tote bag when you join through Book Club Deals. Then: Buy four more books at regular club prices within two years, or two books within a year with the free book option, while saving at least 20 percent on publisher prices. You'll receive an email notification of the featured book at the beginning of each month. If you want to receive the book, do nothing and it will be sent. If you do not want to receive the book, reply by the specified date via the club website. And: When you join PBC, you can select a beneficiary organization to support with via the books you buy as a member. The club will donate $2 from the purchase of each regular club-priced book ($10 or more) to that organization. Sample authors: Rick Perlstein, Matt Taibbi, Barbara Kingsolver, Al Gore, Studs Terkel, Bill Moyers, Bill Clinton, Arianna Huffington, Jeffrey Tobin, Paul Krugman, Naomi Wolf. Categories: Activism and Protest, Award Winners, Bestsellers, Books by Bloggers, Classics, Consumer and Family, Fiction, History, In the News, Kids and Family, Memoir, Travel. Or browse by issue: Activism and Protest, Economy and Work, Education, Environment and Nature, Food, Foreign Policy and National Security, Gender and Sexuality, Globalization and Trade, Health and Healthcare, Immigration, Law and Civil Liberties Liberals, Progressives and Democrats, Media, Politics and Policy, Race and Ethnicity, Religion and Spirituality.
Introductory deal: Receive a tote bag and two puzzle books for $4.49 plus shipping when you join the Puzzle Buzz book club for kids from Highlights for Children. The club is designed for kids age 4 to 7. Then: If you decide to continue as a member, you'll receive two new Puzzle Buzz books every five weeks for $4.49 per book plus shipping and handling. If you decide not to continue, return the preview book and keep the other book and tote as a gift. And: That's it. You may cancel your membership at any time.
Introductory deal: Receive a free puzzle book when you join the Puzzlemania Book Club from Highlights for Children and purchase a second book for $4.49 plus $2.45 shipping and handling (total = $6.94). The puzzle books, which include mazes, brainteasers, word games, hidden pictures, memory games, math puzzles, "What's wrong?" pictures, dot-to-dots and matching puzzles, are designed for children ages 6 to 12. Then: Every five weeks the Puzzlemania club will send two new puzzle books for $4.49 each plus $2.45 shipping (total = $11.43). And: That's it. You can cancel your membership at any time.
Introductory deal: Buy one book and get a second free when you join the Puzzles Plus Book Club from Readers Union for jigsaw enthusiasts. Supply your mailing address and email and the club will send you information about the introductory offer by post. Then: Not stated, but typically you must purchase three to six additional books or puzzles. Categories: Giggles, Scenic, Animals, Nostalgia, Fantasy, Dragons and Pharoahs, Fairy Tales and Fairies, Family Favorites, Native American, Shapes.
Introductory deal: Choose five railway and railroad books starting at 50p each plus £2.99 shipping for the entire order. Then: Purchase at least four books within eight months at up to 40 percent off publisher prices. Categories: Buses, Collecting, Diesels, General, London, North & East, Modelling, South & West, Steam.
Introductory deal: Rent four audio books at a time for $34.99 per month when you join the Recorded Books rental club. There is a one-time $9.99 membership fee. Enter promotion code JW001. Then: That's it. You can cancel at any time. Categories: Fiction (Children, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Inspirational, Mystery, Romance, Science Fiction, Short Stories, Suspense, Western), Nonfiction (Autobiography, Biography, Business, Health, History, Memoir, Motivational, Parenting, Self-Help), plus Classic, Drama, Horror, Humor, Multicultural, Poetry, Sports and Young Adult.
Introductory deal: The Reverse Book Club from Book Aid works in the opposite manner of any other club — members pay £5 per month and receive no books. Instead, four titles are sent to libraries, hospitals, refugee camps and schools in 18 countries in sub-Saharan Africa and Palestine. Then: To donate, complete the form at the site with your banking information and indicate how often you would like to donate monthly, quarterly or annually. Categories: Children's Fiction, Medical, Technical, Vocational.
Introductory deal: Choose six hardcover romances for 99 cents plus $15.69 shipping and handling (total = $16.68) when you join the Rhapsody Romance Book Club from Doubleday. You can also choose a seventh book free and purchase an eighth book for $4.99 plus $1.99 shipping. Then: Purchase four more selections from the club catalog within two years and save up to 60 percent off publisher prices (all are priced at $9.95 or less). Unlike in the past, there are no automatic shipments, so you no longer have to return a postcard if you don't want to receive the new featured selection; instead, books are sent only if you request them. Sample authors: Nora Roberts, Catherine Coulter, Katherine Sutcliffe, Marilyn Pappano, Maggie Shayne, Julie Garwood, Jude Deveraux, Cheryl Ann Porter, Lisa Gardner, James Patterson, Christina Dodd, Barbara Freethy, Cherry Adair, Rebecca Wade, Stella Cameron, Kat Martin, Sabrina Jeffries, Stephanie Bond, May McGoldrick. Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Debbie Macomber, Miranda Jarrett, Jill Marie Landis, Tracy Fobes, Lorraine Heath, Amanda Quick, Marsha Canham, Cassie Edwards, Jayne Ann Krentz, Jo Beverley, Victoria Alexander. Categories: African American, Anthology, Bargain Bin, Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance, Hot Authors, Hot Sizzlers, Inspirational Romance, Love and Laughter, Merchandise, National Bestsellers, Nora Roberts, Paranormal, Romantic Suspense.
Introductory deal: Receive a plush toy, sticker sheet and book for $4.95 when you join the Romeo & Friends book club from Black Dog Books. The club is designed for children ages two to seven. Then: If you decide to continue as a member, you will receive two new Romeo books each month for $7.95 each plus $8.95 shipping (total = $24.85). And: That's it. You may cancel at any time.
Introductory deal: Receive a dictionary, two workbooks, a sticker sheet, bingo game, parent's guide, three story books and two interactive CDs for $9.95 plus shipping when you join the Scholastic Phonics Reading Program book club. The club is designed for children ages 3 to 7. Then: If you decide to remain a member, four weeks later you will receive the remainder of the program plus a free slipcase. You will be charged $11.95 per month for 20 months, or a total of $239. If you cancel, return the story books and CDs to Scholastic within seven days. The other items are yours to keep as gifts.
Introductory deal: Choose five hardcover sci-fi or fantasy books for $1 each plus $13.70 shipping and handling (total = $18.70) when you join the Science Fiction Book Club. You can also select a sixth book free and purchase a seventh book for $5.99 plus $1.99 shipping. Then: Purchase four more selections from the club catalog within two years and save up to 65 percent off publisher prices (most are priced between $9.98 and $19.98). Unlike in the past, there are no automatic shipments, so you no longer have to return a postcard if you don't want to receive the new featured selection; instead, books are sent only if you request them. Sample authors: Anne McCaffrey, Arthur C. Clarke, J.R.R. Tolkien, Terry Brooks, Michael Crichton, Orson Scott Card, Terry Pratchett, Robert Heinlein, Boris Vallejo, Stephen King. Categories: Altiverse Library, Art, Bargain Bin, Bestsellers, Collectors' Corner, Comics, Fantasy, Horror, Humor, Mainstream Books, Merchandise, Movies and Television, Nonfiction, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Special Editions, Young Readers.
Introductory deal: Choose six science fiction and fantasy books for $1 plus $14.95 shipping and handling (total = $15.95) when you join Science Fiction Book Club Canada. You may also choose a seventh book for $5.99 plus $3 shipping. Then: Purchase four more selections from the club catalogue within two years and save up to 50 percent off publisher prices (prices start at $8.95). Categories: Altiverse Library, Art, Bargain Bin, Club and National Bestsellers, Collectors' Corner, Comics, Fantasy, Horror, Humor, Mainstream Books, Merchandise, Movies and TV, Nonfiction, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Special Editions, Special Offers, Young Readers.
Introductory deal: Choose five hardcover science fiction and fantasy books starting at 50p each when you join Fantasy & Sci-Fi Book Club from BCA. Shipping is £2.99 for the entire order. Then: Purchase at least four books within eight months at up to 50 percent off publisher prices. Categories: Buffy and Angel, Fantasy Fiction, Film and TV, Fantasy Art, Reference, Graphic Novels, Harry Potter, Horror, Terry Pratchett, Science Fiction, Star Wars, Tolkien, Vampires, Young Fantasy.
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: Choose up to five softback books starting at 50p each plus £2.99 shipping for the entire order (no credit card is required; you'll be billed for the total). Then: As a member, you must purchase at least four additional books from the club catalog within a year. Categories: Reference, Fiction, Travel, History, Language, Science & Current Affairs, Health, Human Interest.
Introductory deal: Receive 10 Christian books annually for $64 per year ($85 Canadian, $95 elsewhere) 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 membershipo 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 a free overnight bag. 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: Select a free book when you join the Truly Yours Christian Fiction club from Heartsong Presents. You'll also receive a copy of a second book (club's choice). Residents of Canada should phone 740-922-8270 for information about joining. Then: If you decide to continue as a member, pay the $9.97 invoice, which includes all shipping charges. If you decide not to continue, write "cancel" on the invoice and return it with the club's choice book. The other book is yours to keep as a gift. And: Every four to six weeks, the club will send you a new book for $9.97, including shipping. You may cancel at any time. Sample titles: The Redemption (M.L. Tyndall), Leather & Lace (DiAnn Mills), The Storekeeper's Daughter (Wanda E. Brunstetter), The Wedding Caper (Janice Thompson)
Introductory deal: Receive three Veggie Tales storybooks, a sticker book and a growth chart for $7.99 plus $3.99 shipping (total = $11.98) when you join the VeggieTales book club from Scholastic. The club is designed for children ages 4 to 7. Then: If you decide not to continue as a member, return one of the four books (as indicated by club) within seven days. The other books and growth chart are yours to keep as gifts. If you continue as a member, each month you will receive two new Veggie Tales books for $7.99 each plus shipping (total = $19.97). And: As a member, you must purchase four shipments of two books each, or a total of eight books.
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 California state puzzle book and map when you join the Which Way USA? Book Club from Highlights for Children. Your credit card will be charged $4.95 plus $2.45 shipping and handling (total = $7.40) 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 $4.95 each plus $2.45 shipping (total = $12.35). 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.