Single-Book Contemporary Box Update
Our Contemporary Romance subscription is evolving
From March 2026 onwards, the Contemporary Romance box will move to a single-book format, featuring one special edition book per box instead of two.
Because of this change, the subscription price has been reduced, making the box more accessible while maintaining the quality Bookish & Spice is known for.
This page should answer all your questions about this update.
What's Changing?
Starting with the March 2026 box, each Contemporary Subscription box will now include:
1x Bookish & Spice exclusive special edition hardcover book
1x Matching foiled bookmark
New subscription price
Starting with the March 2026 renewal, the Contemporary Romance subscription will be priced as follows:
Australia – $62AUD inc. postage
United States – $43USD inc. postage
New Zealand – $65AUD inc. postage
International – $53AUD + postage
Now shipping worldwide.
Shipping, currency conversion and local taxes are calculated at checkout, where applicable.
Why the box is changing
Over the past few months, our team has been reviewing how we can make the Contemporary Romance subscription more accessible while continuing to deliver the standard of quality our subscribers expect.
By refining the box to one carefully curated special edition, we're able to:
- Reduce the overall subscription cost
- Maintain high production and design standards
- Create a more consistent and sustainable experience for contemporary romance readers
You'll still receive the same thoughtfully designed editions, the same attention to detail and the same care in every package.
Just at a lower price point.
General FAQs (for all readers)
This change applies to all Contemporary Romance boxes from March 2026 onwards.
Each Contemporary Romance box will include:
- 1x Bookish & Spice exclusive special edition hardcover book
- 1x Matching foiled bookmark
Please note: this box does not come with a collector pin.
Not at all. Every edition is still designed, reviewed and approved by our in-house team, and packed to Bookish & Spice standards.
No. This update only applies to the Contemporary Romance subscriptions. All other subscription boxes will remain unchanged.
Maybe. Any additional copies we have may be available to purchase during extra stock sales. READ MORE HERE
We also occasionally offer exclusive access to past editions for new subscribers.
FAQs for Active Contemporary Subscribers
Your renewal date stays the same. The March 2026 edition will still renew on 1 March at 2pm AEST.
Only box contents and prices are changing.
No. Your subscription will update automatically to the new format and price.
Please allow a short period for these changes to be reflected in your account.
No. All orders already placed will remain unchanged.