Illumicrate is a UK based fantasy and science fiction book box that has monthly boxes or just a monthly book only subscription. Each box also includes a selection of bookish goodies some more practical, others more decorative set around a monthly theme. July’s theme is You Win of You Die.

The items included in this box are a towel with art work inspired by the Hunger Games, a guess the character card game, a set of stemless tea cups, and an embroidered pouch for playing cards or tarot cards.

Illumicrate, like other book boxes, include a new hard cover each month often with an exclusive cover. This months book is The Jasad Heir by Sara Hashem. Ten years ago the kingdom of Jasad burned and Sylvia the lost heir never wants to be found. But when her magic is discovered she must make a deal with her greatest enemy and she will soon have to choose between the life she wants and the one she left behind. This edition also has foiling on the hardback, digitally printed edges, and is signed by the author.

August’s theme is Hidden Magic.

Illumicrate is a UK based fantasy and science fiction book box that has monthly boxes or just a monthly book only subscription. Each box also includes a selection of bookish goodies some more practical, others more decorative set around a monthly theme. June’s theme is Night and Day.

The items included in this box are a two-sided cushion cover, night and day shoe charms, a bowl set, and a set of coasters.

Illumicrate, like other book boxes, include a new hard cover each month and most months a letter from the author. This months book is The Sun and the Void by Gabriela Romero-Lacruz which is the first book in a new fantasy series inspired by South American history and folklore.

July’s theme is You Win or You Die.

Illumicrate is a UK based fantasy and science fiction book box that has monthly boxes or just a monthly book only subscription. Each box also includes a selection of bookish goodies some more practical, others more decorative set around a monthly theme. May’s theme is What Lies Beneath.

The items included in this box are a book organizer, a House of Hollow inspired plant pot, a phone grip, and a metal bookmark inspired by The Witch King.

Illumicrate, like other book boxes, include a new hard cover each month and most months a letter from the author. This months book is The Witch King by Martha Wells which is a fantasy about power, friendship, trust, betrayal, and found families. Kai wakes up after being murder and trapped to find a lesser mage trying to harness Kai’s magic for himself. Kai doesn’t remember what happened but will need to gather all his allies to find out the truth which might be answers he won’t like. This edition has bonus content, stenciled edges and foiling on the hardback.

June’s theme is Night and Day.

Illumicrate is a UK based fantasy and science fiction book box that has monthly boxes or just a monthly book only subscription. Each box also includes a selection of bookish goodies some more practical, others more decorative set around a monthly theme. April’s theme is Be My Enemy.

The items included in this box are a Sword of Truth replica, a pin banner inspired by Realm of the Elderings, a papercraft kit inspired by The Poppy War, and a Tumbler inspired by Iron Widow.

Illumicrate, like other book boxes, include a new hard cover each month and most months a letter from the author. This months book is Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh which follows Kyr who has been trained to avenge the murder of Earth but she ends up in a universe more complicated and wondrous then she ever imagined. This edition also has digitally printed edges and foiling on the hardback.

May’s theme is What Lies Beneath.

Illumicrate is a UK based fantasy and science fiction book box that has monthly boxes or just a monthly book only subscription. Each box also includes a selection of bookish goodies some more practical, others more decorative set around a monthly theme. March’s theme is Live Like Legends.

The items included in this box are a Greek mythology mini teapot, a book pot, a sticker sheet inspired by Greek mythology, and a lunch bag.

Illumicrate, like other book boxes, include a new hard cover each month and most months a letter from the author. This months book is Lies We Sing To The Sea by Sarah Underwood. In Ithaca every year twelve maidens are condemned to die to appease Poseidon but when Leto does this she wakes on a island where a girl tells her that the death of a prince of Ithaca will save them all. This edition also has digitality printed edges, foil on the hardcover and artwork on the end papers.

April’s theme is Be My Enemy.

Illumicrate is a UK based fantasy and science fiction book box that has monthly boxes or just a monthly book only subscription. Each box also includes a selection of bookish goodies some more practical, others more decorative set around a monthly theme. February’s theme is Into the Fire.

The items included in this box are a glass water bottle, a book shaped light inspired by Daughter of the Moon Goddess, a book jacket inspired by The Poppy War, and a zipper charm.

Illumicrate, like other book boxes, include a new hard cover each month and most months a letter from the author. This months book is Song of Silver, Flame Like Night by Amelie Wen Zhao which is the start to new epic fantasy inspired by Chinese folklore and mythology. This edition has an exclusive cover, digitally printed edges, art on the hardback, bonus content and signed.

March’s theme is Live Like Legends.

Illumicrate is a UK based fantasy and science fiction book box that has monthly boxes or just a monthly book only subscription. Each box also includes a selection of bookish goodies some more practical, others more decorative set around a monthly theme. January’s theme is Journey’s End.

The items included in this box are a Daevabad wooden map, a bag inspired by The Book Eaters, a cutlery set inspired by Lord of the Rings, a pencil wrap for art supplies though I feel like it could also be used for makeup brushes, and a cardholder featuring Lying Cat from Saga.

Illumicrate, like other book boxes, include a new hard cover each month and most months a letter from the author. This months book is Godkiller by Hannah Kaner. Kissen’s family were killed by the followers of a fire god and she now makes her living by killing gods. Until she meets a god she can’t kill, Skedi, a god of white lies who is bound to young noble on the run from assassins. Together this group mush travel to a ruined city where the last wild gods are to each beg a favor while also learning about the danger to their world and how they are the only ones that can stop it. This edition has an exclusive cover, art of the hardback, digitally printed edges, and foiled endpapers.

February’s theme is Into the Fire.

Illumicrate is a UK based fantasy and science fiction book box that has monthly boxes or just a monthly book only subscription. Each box also includes a selection of bookish goodies some more practical, others more decorative set around a monthly theme. December’s theme is Better Together.

The items included in this box are a mug inspired by the Song of Achilles, a 2023 desk calendar featuring couples from different series, a jewelry case inspired by House of Earth and Blood, and a chain pin set inspired by the Jasmine Throne.

Illumicrate, like other book boxes, include a new hard cover each month and most months a letter from the author. This months book is The Red Scholar’s Wake by Aliette De Bodard. I have read some of Aliette De Bodard’s other works and loved them so I have a feeling that I will enjoy this book. The story follows Xich Si who is a scavenger whos ship has been captured by the Red Banner pirate fleet. Rice Fish the leader of the pirate fleet, who is a sentient ship, proposes an arranged marriage between Xich and herself as Rice Fish needs help who killed her wife, the Red Scholar. While an odd premise De Bodard’s work is generally well written and makes the characters easy to connect to. This edition of the book has an exclusive cover, sprayed edges, and foiling on the hardback.

January’s theme is Journey’s End.