For each edition, you choose 1 or 2 books from the 3 shortlisted titles revealed before shipping.
The shortlist will always include -
1 contemporary fiction
1 crime, mystery, thriller
1 wildcard fiction genre
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Read the World. ✅ the Box.
Under-explored reads from our travels.
Bold new fiction from the Majority World — explored, hand-picked and reserved for you.
Launch Genres
Choose from Crime & Thriller, Contemporary Fiction
& 1 Wildcard Genre
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Why the Box?
Stories that wouldn’t make it to you.
85%
of the world’s population lives in the Majority World.
<15%
are represented in publishing and in bookstores.
We're changing this, one destination at a time.
Our world is richer and brighter, when more voices are heard...
Dhruv, Founder, A Box of Stories & the Box
the Story Circle
From the World, to your doorstep.
1. Explored
through months of search.
1. Researched
Months of exploration.
2. Curated
by local tastemakers
2. Curated
Longlists shaped by local tastemakers.
3. Read
Every book in our Readers Room.
3. Read
Every book by our Readers Room.
4. Featured
the Final Three that make the cut
4. Shortlisted
Debated, argued, refined.
5. Chosen
by YOU
5. Chosen
You pick your book.
6. Delivered
to your doorstep.
6. Delivered
We send The Box.
Read the Box
Books, limited-edition art print, community, longlist.
Read the world. ✅ the Box.
Under-explored reads from our travels.
Bold new fiction from the Majority World — explored, hand-picked and reserved for you.
Launch Genres
Choose from 1. Crime & Thriller 2. Contemporary Fiction 3. Wildcard Genre.
"I've no comment other than how incredibly exciting it is that someone will be making a book box of both translated and culturally diverse stories!"
Olivia
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Why the Box?
Stories you were never meant to find.
85%
of the world’s population lives in the Majority World.
<15%
are represented in publishing & bookstores.
We're changing that, one destination at a time.
Our world is richer and brighter when more voices are heard...
Dhruv, Founder, A Box of Stories & the Box
the Story Circle
From the World, to your doorstep
1. Explored
through months of search
2. Curated
by local tastemakers
3. Read
Every book in our Readers Room
4. Featured
the Final Three that make the cut
5. Chosen
by YOU
6. Delivered
to your doorstep
Read the Box
Books, limited-edition art print, community, longlist.
Treasures in your Monthly Box
the Readers Room
Every book from our Curated Shelf (longlist) is read reviewed and discussed by our circle of passionate readers. The Box that is reserved for you is the result of hundreds of hours of exploration, reading and discussions — only the most compelling stories reach you.
A global, invite-only panel of passionate readers who review every longlisted book.
Your Box is the result of hundreds of hours of reading, discussion, and debate — so only the most compelling stories reach you.
the Readers Room
Every book from our Curated Shelf is read reviewed and discussed by our invite-only circle of passionate readers. The Box that is reserved for you is the result of hundreds of hours of exploration, reading and passionate discussions — so only the most compelling stories reach you.
A global, invite-only panel of passionate readers. They read and review every long-listed book. Your Box is the result of hundreds of hours of reading, discussion, and debate - so only the most compelling stories reach you.
Journey the World With theBox
141 countries belong to the Majority World — Asia, Africa, Latin America & the Caribbean…many shaped by colonial histories, cultural fusion, and thriving modern voices.
We organise them into sub-regions rooted in shared cultural, historical, and geographic threads.
Journey the World with the Box
141 countries belong to the Majority World — Asia, Africa, Latin America & the Caribbean. Shaped by colonial histories, cultural fusion, and thriving modern voices.
We organise them into sub-regions rooted in shared cultural, historical, and geographic threads.
Our First Bookish Voyage
Launch Box — The Southern Cone
Argentina • Chile • Uruguay
The Southern Cone is shaped by the dramatic geographies, shared histories, and a long tradition of bold, modern storytelling.
The Southern Cone is shaped by the dramatic geographies, shared histories, and a long tradition of bold, modern storytelling.
The People Behind the Box
Dhruv is an award-winning journalist turned entrepreneur. Co-founder of A Box of Stories, he believes every story deserves the opportunity to shine. Dev is a management consultant turned writer & poet. Her debut novel, Bringing Back Kay-Kay, was listed for many awards including the Jhalak Prize and Branford Boase award. Together, they share a simple conviction: exciting stories exist everywhere — especially in places the world doesn’t always look.
Dhruv is an award-winning journalist turned entrepreneur. Co-founder of A Box of Stories, he believes every story deserves the opportunity to shine.
Dev is a management consultant turned writer & poet. Her debut novel, Bringing Back Kay-Kay, was listed for many awards including the Jhalak Prize and Branford Boase award.
Together, they share a simple conviction: exciting stories exist everywhere — especially in places the world doesn’t always look.
Why 50K+ readers chose us
FAQ'S
Which genre will I get in The Box?
When will I get my Box?
The first edition of The Box will ship on March 1st.
Are the books revealed before I place the order?
We will curate our top 3 titles for you after extensive research and real reviews from The Box Readers Room.
For every edition - YOU choose 1 or 2 books out of the 3 shortlisted titles.
For every edition - YOU choose 1 or 2 books out of the 3 shortlisted titles.
How do I choose my book?
After placing the order, you will get an email by January 15th, 2026 which will allow you to select your book(s) out of the 3 shortlisted ones every month.
When can I choose my books?
For the first edition of The Box, we will share the final shortlist of 3 titles with you on January 15th, 2026. You choose 1 or 2 books from the curated shortlist.
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