MAY MYSTERY BOOXIES SUBSCRIPTION BOX AUSTRALIA

Hello Book lovers, we are well and truly in full autumn mode!  It is getting into the one-digit in early morning hours here in Melbourne, which means it is time to cosy up with a book at home. But we are not here to talk about the weather, although it's almost our favourite subject in Melbourne. It's that time again when we unveil the latest additions to our shelves. Let's make it a year full of books and love

Mystery Booxies is a monthly service that delivers a curated selection of books directly to your doorstep. It's a fantastic way to explore new authors and broaden your literary horizons in the new year.

Each box contains a brand new book, a bookmark, and exciting extras like tea, snacks, and drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic, depending on your preference). All books are hand-picked by passionate bibliophiles and are guaranteed to be a delightful surprise from recent releases.

Mystery Booxies offers flexible subscription options, including monthly, bi-monthly, and can be with zero commitment or on a 6 month or 12 month plans. For a lighter and more affordable option, choose the boxless subscription, which includes a book, tea, and a bookmark without the fuss.

Whether you're looking to smash your reading goals, discover new genres, or simply enjoy a delightful surprise, Mystery Booxies is the perfect treat for bookworms or those wanting to reconnect with books or discover the magic of reading all over. Plus, you'll be supporting independent booksellers and publishers plus many Australian businesses, small and big.

We are very excited about the books we chose for you this month. You are in for a Bookish treat this month!

General Fiction Book of the Month

Too Soon by Betty Shamieh

For readers of Pachinko and Queenie, a funny, sexy, and heart-wrenching literary debut that explores exile, ambition, and hope across three generations of Palestinian American women.

Arabella gets an unexpected chance at love when she’s thrust into a conflict and history she’s tried to avoid all her life.

Zoya is playing matchmaker for her last unmarried granddaughter and stirring up buried memories.

Naya is keeping a secret from her children that will change all their lives.

Thirty-five-year-old Arabella, a New York theatre director whose dating and career prospects are drying up, is offered an opportunity to direct a risqué cross-dressing interpretation of a Shakespeare classic—that might garner international attention—in the West Bank. Her mother, Naya, and grandmother, Zoya, hatch a plot to match her with Aziz, a Palestinian American doctor volunteering in Gaza. Arabella agrees to meet Aziz, since her growing feelings for Yoav, a celebrated Israeli American theatre designer, seem destined for disaster...

Crime/ Thriller Book of the Month

One Wrong Turn by C.M. Ewan

An appassionata enemies-to-lovers Venetian romp by bestselling Italian-Australian aOne Wrong Turn is a heart-pounding thriller from C. M. Ewan, acclaimed author of The House Hunt, The Interview, A Window Breaks and the half-a-million-copy bestseller Safe House.

Late at night . . .

Abi and Ben are driving home down foggy country roads, arguing about having had to cut short their weekend away when they take a wrong turn. Abi’s driving, but her eyes leave the road for a moment as she says something to Ben – just as he gasps. A man is in front of the car, waving a torch. Abi swerves to avoid him.

You see a family stranded . . .

Ben tells her they should stop and go back, but Abi refuses. It’s dark, the roads are isolated and they don’t know this stranger. But, as Abi continues on, they see a broken-down car. Every instinct is still telling Abi to drive by, but then she notices the woman holding a car seat with a baby in it.

Would you stop?

For a moment, Abi hesitates, but they can’t leave a mother and baby on the side of the road. Agreeing to give the family a lift, they set off again. But now these strangers are inside their car and it might be the worst mistake they have ever made . . .

Fantasy/ Romantasy Book of the Month

Phantasma by Kaylie Smith

Welcome to Phantasma. There are only two rules to the game. Stay alive. And don't fall in love.

When Ophelia's sister disappears, there is only one way to save her. Ophelia must enter Phantasma, a deadly contest inside a haunted mansion, and claim its prize-a single wish.

In a maze of twisting corridors and lavish ballrooms, Ophelia will face nine challenges, each more dangerous than the last. Just as fear threatens to overwhelm her, a mysterious stranger offers her a bargain.

Charming, arrogant and infuriatingly attractive, Blackwell claims he can guide her through the lethal trials ahead. Ophelia knows she shouldn't trust Blackwell. Worse still, she feels a dark and irresistible attraction drawing them closer and closer.

Non-Fiction/ Memoir Book of the Month

Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams

Shocking and darkly funny, Careless People gives you a front-row seat to the decisions that are shaping our world and the people who make them. Welcome to Facebook.

Sarah Wynn-Williams, a young diplomat from New Zealand, pitched for her dream job. She saw Facebook's potential and knew it could change the world for the better. But, when she got there and rose to its top ranks, things turned out a little different.

From wild schemes cooked up on private jets to risking prison abroad, Careless People exposes both the personal and political fallout when boundless power and a rotten culture take hold. In a gripping and often absurd narrative, Wynn-Williams rubs shoulders with Mark Zuckerberg, Sheryl Sandberg and world leaders, revealing what really goes on among the global elite - and the consequences this has for all of us.

Candid and entertaining, this is an intimate memoir set amid powerful forces. As all our lives are upended by technology and those who control it, Careless People will change how you see the world.

Romance Book of the Month

Flirting With Disaster by Naina Kumar

ong simmering chemistry is released when a hurricane forces two exes to weather the storm in a house they used to share.

Hot shot DC lawyer Meena is about to get engaged to the perfect man. The only hitch? She is already married…

Which is why she ends up travelling home to convince her first-love-slash-husband (courtesy of one slightly too wild night in Vegas nearly a decade ago) to finally agree to get UN-hitched.

But life loves to throw curve balls, or in this case, a good old natural disaster. Meena touches down just in time to find out a hurricane hitting Houston - all flights are cancelled and the only place she can take refuge? Her soon-to-be-ex-husband's home.

Will the storm force them to face what happened all those years ago? And might this be the best worst thing that has ever happened to them.

Young Adults Book of the Month

Under The Same Stars by Libba Bray

It was said that if you write to the Bridegroom's Oak, the love of your life will answer back. Now, the tree is giving up its secrets at last.

In 1940s Germany, Sophie is excited to discover a message waiting for her in the Bridegroom's Oak from a mysterious suitor. Meanwhile, her best friend, Hanna, is sending messages too-but not to find love. As World War II unfolds in their small town of Kleinwald, the oak may hold the key to resistance against the Nazis.

In 1980s West Germany, American teen transplant Jenny feels suffocated by her strict parents and is struggling to fit in. Until she finds herself falling for Lena, a punk-rock girl hell-bent on tearing down the wall separating West Germany from East Germany, and meeting Frau Hermann, a kind old lady with secrets of her own.

In Spring 2020, New York City, best friends Miles and Chloe are in the first weeks of COVID lockdown and hating Zoom school, when an unexpected package from Chloe's grandmother leads them to investigate a cold case about two unidentified teenagers who went missing under the Bridegroom's Oak eighty years ago.

Products of the Month

This month we chose something that we in Melbourne love and can't stop bragging about.. Coffee! We chose Espresso Martini ready-to-drink cocktail from Curatif for those who like to receive alcohol with their booxies, and Cold Brew Coffee from the world's best coffee, St. Ali, for those who prefer the alcohol free option. Both options came with delicious handcrafted Caramel De Blanc chocolate from Cuvee and of course, 2x tea pyramids from Tea Drop.

As May and the start of colder weather approach, these amazing reads offer the perfect escape into worlds of magic and romance. and can make the perfect gift for your mum this Mother's Day. Whether you're seeking pulse-pounding thrills, heartwarming tales, or fantastical adventures, these captivating reads have something for everyone. So, why wait? Easter long weekend is here, and it's time to get your Mystery Booxies and enjoy the perfect bookish box this month and every month until you are booked out (if such a thing can happen).

And for a limited time only, you can get 30% OFF your first Mystery Booxies when you sign up for a 12 month plan or 15% OFF your first Boxless Booxies when you sign up for a 12 month plan. 

There is no better time to start your bookish journey with Booxies or to send a loved one a book subscription gift box to bring joy and warmth to their year. The perfect book lover's gift you can possibly find.