Past Book Boxes
Expect forbidden secrets, crumbling castles, and suspense-filled stories with our quarterly book box offerings. Get a feel for our style by exploring our past boxes to see previous book and artisanal goods selections.
Each book selected for our boxes is read in advance by our founder, author Paulette Kennedy, whose lifelong passion for the dark beauty of the gothic genre is reflected in Gothic Dreams.
Gothic Dreams is a luxury reading experience we know you’ll enjoy!
June 2026:
The Lovers
Readers dove into themes of unity, love, and connection with our second book box inspired by the 6th card of the tarot’s Major Arcana, The Lovers. The three books selected by Paulette for this quarter’s subscription box reflect these themes, showcasing love and the sometimes volatile passions of Gothic Romance. These 18+ selections also include mental health representation, sapphic and straight romance, dark magic, and the allure of the supernatural. Summer is the season to read romance, and these swoonworthy books are perfect to pack in your suitcase or beach bag—adding gothic flare to your vacation plans.
This book box included:
“But Not Too Bold by” by Hache Pueyo
“The Dravenhearst Brides” by Lindsay Barrett
“The Wives of Herrick Hall” by Julie Lew
And a bonus book, courtesy of Paulette Kennedy herself, “The Two Deaths of Lillian Carmichael”
For our artisanal items, we chose:
A handmade bookmark by Jendia Gammon
Stickers from Le’Stellar Art
A custom-scented candle from Briarwick
Cold brew coffee from Chamberlain Coffee
March 2026:
The Star
Readers embraced hope and the energy of transformation with our premier book box inspired by the 17th card of the tarot’s Major Arcana, The Star—which represents creativity, renewal, and bright new beginnings. The three books selected by Paulette for this box feature themes of feminine agency, sovereignty, and resilience, the glamorous lights of Hollywood, and the mystical allure of Spiritualism and the metaphysical, complimented by a selection of artisanal items designed to reflect The Star’s symbolic meaning.
This book box included:
“The Star and the Strange Moon” by Constance Sayers
“As Long As You’re Mine” by Nekesa Afia
“The Deception” by Kim Taylor Blakemore
And a bonus book, courtesy of Maria Tureaud “This House Will Feed”
For our artisanal items, we chose:
Skull earrings by The Voyaging Bead
A custom-scented candle from Briarwick
Botanic rainbow tea from Tootsie’s Tea
A hand-painted mug from Janelle Patterson Art
