How to choose your WellRead subscription

Start with who it's for

Choose a subscription for yourself or someone else. If you're sending a gift, you can select a gift subscription during purchase.

Choose your subscription type

Select an ongoing subscription if you'd like books to continue each month. You can manage, skip, or cancel at any time through your account.
Choose a prepaid gift subscription (3, 6, or 12 months) if you're gifting for a set period.

How many should I order?

Most readers only need one subscription per person.
If you're purchasing for multiple people, we recommend placing separate orders, with a different email address, so each subscription can be managed individually.
Choosing a quantity of 2 or more on this page sends that many copies of the same month's book – it doesn't send different titles.

Confirm your details

Add your delivery information, include an optional message if gifting, and complete checkout.

From there, each book is thoughtfully selected and prepared for the next available delivery.

Adult Literary Book Subscription Gift (Delivers January!)

What’s included each month?

Each delivery includes one carefully selected book, along with reading notes and a letter explaining why it was chosen.

Every title is thoughtfully curated from new literary releases—both local and international—with a focus on quality, discovery, and lasting reading experiences.

The reading notes are designed to deepen the experience, whether enjoyed personally or shared in a book club setting.

How does delivery work?

Books are carefully packaged and sent at the start of each month, with most deliveries arriving within the first week.

When you subscribe, your first book will be prepared for the next available delivery—often the upcoming monthly selection.

If a selected title is tied to a future release date, delivery may follow shortly after publication.

Shipping is calculated at checkout and starts from $5.

Billing & subscriptions

Subscriptions are charged on the 20th of each month.

You can choose a monthly or every-other-month delivery. With an ongoing subscription, you can skip a month, adjust your delivery frequency, or cancel at any time through your account.

If you need any help managing your subscription, feel free to contact us—we’re always happy to assist.

Can I gift this subscription?

Yes — we offer prepaid gift subscriptions designed specifically for gifting.

You can explore our gift options here: Gift Subscriptions

When purchasing a gift, you’ll be able to include a personal message and choose when the gift is sent.

Gift subscriptions are prepaid for a set period, creating a thoughtful experience that begins when the recipient redeems their gift.

What if I’ve already read the selected book?

We carefully select new and notable releases to minimise the chance of this happening.

If you’ve already read the book, many customers choose to pass it on—sharing the experience with a friend, family member, or fellow reader.

As each selection is curated in advance, we don’t typically offer exchanges. If something doesn’t feel quite right, please contact us and we’ll do our best to assist.

It's the gift that keeps on giving!

If you want to get organised this holiday season, order a subscription in advance and we'll make sure the recipient doesn't receive their book until the first week of January. At checkout, you'll be able to select a digital or printable gift card too! 

FIRST BOOK TO ARRIVE FIRST WEEK OF JANUARY

What’s included

  • One carefully selected book per month
  • Reading notes to inspire conversation and extend the reading experience.

How does it work?

  • The gift recipient can expect to receive their book in the first week of January.
  • Add the gift recipient’s details in the shipping address section at checkout. We can include a handwritten note in the first delivery, just enter your message in the ‘Add a note to your order’ section on the cart page. We will also email you a gift certificate to share with them. 
  • Our books are hand-picked and represent the best new releases and hidden gems in local and international publishing. Expect titles outside of the mass market. Instead expect excellent reading experiences with nuanced characters, compelling themes, rich plots. All of the things we want from good books.

Who will love this gift?

    • Those who appreciate thoughtful and curated gifts.
    • People who struggle with what to read next.
    • Avid readers wanting to stay abreast of the most exciting new releases.
    • Time-poor readers who don't have the luxury of perusing a bookshop.
    • Anyone needing a distraction from the digital world.

    WellRead helps your friend experience the immeasurable joy of reading a really good book.

      For more information on how it works, check out our FAQs page.

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