The most thoughtful gift you can give

"I gifted this to my best friend for her birthday. She called me in tears — said it was the most thoughtful gift she'd ever received. Now I'm subscribed too."

"We ordered 50 boxes as year-end gifts for our team. The reaction was incredible — people actually kept the bookmarks on their desks. Way better than the usual corporate hamper."

"I forgot how much I loved reading. This box reminded me. The curation is exceptional — they introduced me to authors I'd never have found on my own."

"I'm a slow reader, so the monthly pacing is perfect — no guilt, no pile-up. The bookmark from last month is still my favourite. Would love an option to pause a month though, when life gets busy."

"Thoughtful curation and beautiful packaging. The wellness item last month (jasmine tea) was a lovely touch. One small wish: could you include a short author bio card? Would help me decide whether to seek out their other work."

"Bought the 6-month gift for my mum and she now waits by the door on the 15th of every month. She's rung me to thank me — for the third time. Worth every dollar just for that."

"Great concept and the books have been genuinely good — I've read every one so far. Honestly though, the box itself feels a bit oversized for a single paperback. A slimmer eco version would tempt me to commit to an annual plan."

"I was skeptical about paying for a book I didn't pick myself — turned out to be the best part. Three months in and I've discovered authors I'd never have searched for. Please don't change the surprise format."

"Genuinely lovely product. The translated-literature picks have been a highlight for me. One bit of feedback: a delivery once landed at the lobby in heavy rain and the box got a little soggy. Maybe a small inner sleeve for the rainy season?"

"Gave the Leadership Read box to my team of eight at year-end and three of them have since subscribed personally. Best corporate gift we've ever sent — far more memorable than another bottle of wine."

"A lovely surprise every month. The curator's letter is the part I look forward to most. Would happily pay a bit more for a hardcover option when one is available — paperbacks can feel fragile in my commuter bag."

"I sent the New Parents box to two friends in the same month. Both told me it was the only gift that didn't involve a baby — and they appreciated being remembered as people. Brilliant idea, perfectly timed."

"Three months in. The boxes have travelled with me on the MTR, on a flight to Tokyo, and to a beach in Sai Kung — they hold up surprisingly well. If I could request anything: an option to pick a Chinese-language title occasionally would be a lovely addition."