Book of the Month Canada: Shipping, Cost, and Honest Review
Despite having a TBR list that could probably be seen from space if it was physically manifested, and scoping out new additions to said list every week on a wander through the bookstore, joining Book of the Month has been one of my better book related decisions this year. It’s genuinely hard to pick just one book subscription box, so let’s talk about why this one earned a spot on my card.
The Short version is that Book of the Month ships to Canada (no shipping charges, duties or tariffs!) and I have zero complaints about the books that have been offered each month. Here’s everything else you’ll want to know before you sign up.
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What is Book of the Month?
Book of the Month, or BOTM, is a monthly book subscription that curates five to seven new hardcovers, revealed at the start of every month, spanning thriller, romance, literary fiction, contemporary fiction and more. You pick one, add extras at a discount, or skip the month entirely. No candles, no mystery trinkets, just the book (not that there’s anything wrong with that kind of whimsy in other boxes). BOTM has been around since 1926, which still feels wild to type.
Is Book of the Month Available in Quebec??
Yes, Book of the Month ships across Canada including Quebec. There’s no separate Quebec specific plan or French language edition, the books themselves are the standard English hardcover selections, so keep that in mind if you’re specifically after French titles. For English language readers in Quebec, sign up and shipping works the same as anywhere else in the country.
Why Book of the Month Works for My Book Brain
Between wishing I had won the lottery every time I visit the book store and scrolling BookTok or Bookstagram and adding so many recommended titles to my list, I get decision fatigue by the time I’m ready to actually PICK ONE.
BOTM gives me five options, five. I can pick one, or I can skip. Plus, the selections are historically SO good, focusing heavily on:
- Debut authors who are bringing fresh voices and perspectives
- Early releases that won’t hit shelves for a few weeks
- BOTM exclusives with special editions or early access
- Highly anticipated releases across multiple genres
Once you’ve chosen your main pick, you can add additional books at a discounted rate. These can be current selections, previous months’ picks, most loved releases, among other categories.
I love this because if I’m waffling between two books, I can just grab both. Or if I skipped a month and then saw everyone raving about that pick, I can grab it later.
After five boxes, you can vote on The Lolly (their reader’s choice award) and add up to five books per box. After twelve boxes, you get a free birthday book credit, a tote bag, and one free Lolly book per year.
BOTM has been available to Canadians for about a year or two now, and honestly, it’s filled a gap I didn’t realize existed. We don’t always get the same book access as our American neighbours, and while I love supporting Canadian authors and bookstores (and still do!), having another avenue for discovering new reads has been genuinely great.
How Much Does Book of the Month Cost in Canada?
Your first box is $14.99 USD through my referral link. After that, the standard monthly membership runs about $17.99 USD per book as of 2026, with add-on books priced between $9.99 and $14.99 USD each, and an annual plan working out to roughly $12.50 USD per book if you commit to the full year. Everything is billed in USD, so your exact cost in Canadian dollars will shift slightly with the exchange rate, but there’s no extra Canada specific shipping surcharge tacked on top.
Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to go stress about this month’s selections. In the best way possible.
