How much is a book package?

Blind Date is €20.33 pre-loved or €29.37 new, and a Personalised package is €22.59 pre-loved or €33.89 new. Postage is added at checkout and depends on where you're posting to.

What's the difference between Blind Date with a Book and a Personalised Package?

With Blind Date you answer a short quiz and the title stays a secret until you unwrap it. With a Personalised Package you pick a title from Amy's reviews (or tell her your favourite tropes) and she builds the parcel around it.

What comes inside a package?

A wrapped book, a handwritten note from Amy about why it was chosen, a bookmark and a few small bookish treats. Everything is packed by hand in Ireland.

Can I ask for no spice, or avoid certain topics?

Yes. There's a notes box at checkout for content you'd rather avoid, spice level and any tropes you love or hate — Amy reads every one before wrapping.

How long does delivery take?

Packages are made to order and usually posted within 3 working days. An Post delivery is typically 1–2 days within Ireland, 3–5 days to the UK and 5–10 days across the EU.

Can I send a package as a gift?

Absolutely — add the recipient's address at checkout and leave a message in the notes and Amy will write it on the card instead of an invoice.

Bookish gifting · Posted from Ireland

Bookish shop, curated by me.

Packages, mystery bundles and scoops of goodies — handpicked from my own shelf, wrapped by hand, and posted to your letterbox. Pre-loved from €20.33.

Not sure? Take the package quiz Build my package

Book packagesfrom €20.33 Children's packagesfrom €11.29 Mystery bundles of 3from €33.89 Scoops of goodies€22.59 each Monthly book box€33.89/mo

A personalised book package open to show a book, candle, bookmarks, pen and themed treats

A blind date book package wrapped in brown paper with twine and a bookmark

Handpicked by me

Every book comes off my own reviewed shelf.

Handwritten note

Plus a paw print from Bella in every parcel.

Pre-loved friendly

Quality-checked second-hand from €20.33.

Posted from Ireland

Ireland-wide, wrapped in tissue and twine.

An Post rates: €9 Ireland (free over €75) · €21 UK, France, Germany & Benelux · €30 rest of Europe · €48 USA & Canada · €57 rest of world. We charge exactly what An Post charges — nothing added.

Full delivery costs

Reader love

What people say about their parcels

See unboxings on Instagram

Every parcel is packed by hand in Ireland and posted with a handwritten note. Unboxings and reactions from readers are shared over on @bellabugsbooks.

Monthly book box

A parcel through the door every month — €33.89

One handpicked book from my reviewed shelf plus a mix of bookish and self-care goodies, wrapped and posted every month. Tell me your wishlist and what to avoid — pause or cancel any time.

Start my monthly box See this month's pick

An Post postage from €9.00 in Ireland · cancel any time.

A monthly book box with a wrapped book, bookmark, candle and treats

Packages at a glance

Last updated: 21 August 2026

Blind Date with a Book: €20.33 pre-loved, €29.37 new.
Personalised package (you pick the title from my reviews): €22.59 pre-loved, €33.89 new.
Mystery bundle of 3 books: €33.89 pre-loved, €45.19 new.
Monthly book box subscription: €33.89 a month, cancel any time.
An Post postage from €9.00 within Ireland, free over €75.
Every parcel is wrapped by hand in Wexford and posted within 5–7 working days.

Which package should I choose?

Bella Bugs Books package comparison: price, contents and who each parcel suits
Package	Pre-loved	New	What's inside	Best for
Blind Date with a Book	€20.33	€29.37	1 wrapped book chosen from your tropes, plus goodies	Readers who want a surprise
Personalised package	€22.59	€33.89	A title you pick from my reviews, wrapped with goodies	Gifting a specific book
Mystery bundle of 3	€33.89	€45.19	3 books matched to one genre or trope	Bingeing a whole genre
Children's package	€11.29	€16.94	Age-matched book with a small treat	Little readers
Monthly book box	€33.89 per month		A parcel through the door every month	Readers who want a habit, not a one-off

An Post postage from €9.00 in Ireland (free over €75) · dispatch within 5–7 working days.

Book packages

Pick the parcel that suits you

One blind and full of surprise, one built around a book you already fancy from my reviews, and a pick-your-own bundle of three.

You pick the book€22.59pre-loved · €33.89 new

Personalised Book Package

Pick a title from my reviews — I'll build the whole package around it.

Your chosen book, beautifully wrapped
A themed bookmark + bookish stickers
A range of treats matched to the story
A note on why you'll love it

See what's included Build it

An Post postage from €9.00 in Ireland (free over €75) · ships within 5–7 working days

Three books wrapped together with twine, a note card and a bookmark

Best value2 surprise giftsadd-ons available separately€33.89pre-loved · €45.19 new

Pick Your Own Bundle of 3

Choose any three books — I'll wrap them as one lovely parcel.

Three books of your choosing
Wrapped together as one parcel
A handwritten note from me
2 surprise gifts

See what's included Pick your three

An Post postage from €9.00 in Ireland (free over €75) · ships within 5–7 working days

For little readers

Children's packages

Story books, arts and crafts, stationery and goodies — packed for kids and posted from Ireland. Three sizes, three prices: pre-loved €11.29, €16.94 or €22.59, or brand new at €22.59, €28.24 or €33.89. Every parcel holds a book, something to make, stationery and a treat — for less than the price of the book alone in most shops.

Fill in the little form below and I'll match their books, crafts and colours to them.

Age-matched books

Tell me their age (0–3, 4–7, 8–12) and I'll pick to suit.

Crafts included

Something to make and colour in every kids' parcel.

Animal stationery

Animal rubbers and pencil parers in every kids' parcel.

Ready to gift

Wrapped, named and posted straight to them if you like.

Panda, fox, dinosaur, elephant, penguin and owl animal rubbers with hedgehog, frog and bear pencil parers beside sharpened coloured pencils

Tucked in every kids' parcel

Animal rubbers & pencil parers

Every children's package comes with animal-shaped rubbers and pencil parers — pandas, foxes, dinosaurs, hedgehogs and more — alongside the arts and crafts bits: coloured card, craft paper, pipe cleaners, pom poms, googly eyes, stickers, crayons, felt tips and colouring pencils. Little things they'll actually use, picked to match their age.

One illustrated children's story book on cream linen beside panda, fox, dinosaur and cat animal rubbers, a hedgehog and frog pencil parer, coloured pencils, stickers and a wrapped sweet

Best little value — from €11.29€11.29pre-loved · €22.59 new

Little Reader Mini Package

One story book, a mini craft kit and a treat — for the price of a card and a bar of chocolate.

Pre-loved from €11.29 · brand new €22.59

1 story book matched to their age
2 animal rubbers + an animal pencil parer
A mini craft kit — stickers and coloured pencils
A little sweet treat and a handwritten note

Tell me about the child in the form below · postage added at checkout

Two children's story books in a kraft box with bear, bunny, dinosaur and owl animal rubbers, hedgehog and panda pencil parers, colouring pencils, craft card, pipe cleaners, googly eyes and a notebook

Sweet spot — from €16.94€16.94pre-loved · €28.24 new

Story & Crafts Duo Package

Two story books plus crafts and stationery — two books for barely more than one.

Pre-loved from €16.94 · brand new €28.24 (works out around €7.49 a book)

2 story books matched to their age
4 animal rubbers + 2 animal pencil parers
Arts and crafts — craft card, pipe cleaners, googly eyes
Notebook, colouring pencils and a wrapped treat

Tell me about the child in the form below · postage added at checkout

Three illustrated children's story books in a kraft gift box with elephant, fox, dinosaur, cat and penguin animal rubbers, hedgehog, frog and bear pencil parers, a tin of colouring pencils, felt tips, paints, brushes, craft card, stickers, pom poms and pipe cleaners

Biggest parcel — from €22.59€22.59pre-loved · €33.89 new

Children's Story Package

Three story books, crafts, stationery and goodies — the cheapest way to fill their shelf.

Pre-loved from €22.59 · brand new €33.89 (three books, crafts and goodies in one go)

3 story books matched to their age
A little animal stationery set — 5 animal rubbers + 3 pencil parers
Arts and crafts (colouring pencils, felt tips, paints, brushes, craft card)
Pom poms, pipe cleaners, googly eyes, stickers and a notebook
A couple of goodies and a handwritten note

Tell me about the child in the form below · postage added at checkout

A kraft box packed with crayons, felt tips, coloured card, safety scissors, glue stick, stickers, googly eyes, pom poms, pipe cleaners, foam shapes, a notebook, pencils, animal rubbers and hedgehog and frog pencil parers

No books, just fun€22.59one price

Arts, Crafts & Stationery Box

A rainy-day box of making, colouring and doodling.

One price, packed full

Crayons, felt tips and coloured card
Craft bits — stickers, foam shapes, pom poms, pipe cleaners, googly eyes
Safety scissors, glue stick, a mini notebook and pencils
4 animal rubbers and 2 animal pencil parers

Tell me about the child in the form below · postage added at checkout

Want something specific — a series they're collecting, or a class gift? Send me a message and I'll put it together.

Mystery bundles by genre

Three surprise books, picked for your genre

Pick your genre and I'll choose three books from my shelf, plus 2 surprise gifts — that's all that's included. €29.37 for three pre-loved copies, €45.19 for three brand-new ones. Add extras only if you want them.

2 surprise giftsadd-ons available separately Three mystery books wrapped in tissue with a candle, bookmark, stickers, pen and annotation tabs

Fantasy

€29.37

3 pre-loved · €45.19 for 3 new · 2 surprise gifts

2 surprise giftsadd-ons available separately

Big worlds, sharp magic systems and a slow-burn or two — three surprise fantasy reads.

Romance

€29.37

3 pre-loved · €45.19 for 3 new · 2 surprise gifts

2 surprise giftsadd-ons available separately

Tropes done right: grumpy/sunshine, second chance, forced proximity — three surprise romances.

Thriller

€29.37

3 pre-loved · €45.19 for 3 new · 2 surprise gifts

2 surprise giftsadd-ons available separately

Twisty, unputdownable and best read with the lights on — three surprise thrillers.

YA Fantasy

€29.37

3 pre-loved · €45.19 for 3 new · 2 surprise gifts

2 surprise giftsadd-ons available separately

Faeries, courts and chosen ones — three surprise YA fantasy reads from my shelf.

Optional add-ons

Fancy a little something extra?

Mystery bundles come with three books and 2 surprise gifts. Tap any add-on to pop it in your basket alongside your bundle.

Scoops of goodies

Grab a scoop — €22.59 of bookish, self-care or mixed treats

Think pick-and-mix, but bookish. Every scoop is randomly filled from my goodies stash, so the contents are a total surprise — no two scoops are the same. Add them to any package or order them on their own.

Buy as many scoops as you like

3+ scoops — 10% off
5+ scoops — 15% off

Flat lay of bookish goodies: enamel pins, bookmarks with tassels, stickers, a candle and a mini notebook — Bookish scoop treats

Cosy self-care flat lay with a lit candle, silk eye mask, herbal tea, hand cream and soft socks — Self-care scoop treats

Scoop

€22.59

per scoop

Bookish Goodies Scoop

One big scoop of bookish bits, chosen by me and wrapped up pretty. Every scoop is a surprise mix — no two are the same.

Could include — picked at random (and more)

Contents are a surprise. I scoop a random mix from this list plus other goodies, so no two scoops are ever the same.

A4 notebook
A5 notebook
Pocket jotter
Gel pens
Highlighters
Annotation tabs

Scoop

€22.59

per scoop

Self-Care Goodies Scoop

A cosy scoop for after the last chapter — soft, warm, sweet things to make your reading nook feel like a treat.

Could include — picked at random (and more)

Contents are a surprise. I scoop a random mix from this list plus other goodies, so no two scoops are ever the same.

Mini candle
Bath bomb or bath salts
Face mask
Hand cream
Lip balm
Cosy socks

Scoop

€22.59

per scoop

Bookish + Self-Care Scoop

Can't choose? This scoop mixes both — a random handful of bookish bits and cosy self-care treats in the one bundle.

Could include — picked at random (and more)

Contents are a surprise. I scoop a random mix from this list plus other goodies, so no two scoops are ever the same.

Notebook or jotter
Gel pens or highlighters
Annotation tabs
Bookmarks
Book stickers
Mini candle

Straight from the shelf

Real photos from my shelf

Everything you see here is actual stock — the goodies, stationery and little extras that go into Bella Bugs packages.

A book package being put together with paperbacks, a ceramic quote heart, socks, a claw clip, pens and a handmade bookmark — Packed at my kitchen table

Hot chocolate sachets and sweet treats laid out on a cream surface — Sweet treats

Pastel highlighters and stationery in a tidy organiser — Stationery

Quote bookmarks standing in a textured glass pot — Bookmarks

Small corked jars with book quote tags — Quote jars

Bookish sticker sheets and page tabs — Stickers and tabs

A basket of socks and colourful hair ties — Socks and hair ties

Squishy rubber animal charms — a duck, a cow and frogs — Character charms

A wicker basket of colourful organza drawstring gift pouches — Gift pouches

Beaded bracelets with star and bear charms — Beaded bracelets

Tiny corked glass jars filled with bookish resin ornaments for decorating a bookshelf — Bookshelf ornaments

A brown paper parcel tied with twine, a pink highlighter and stickers — Wrapped by hand

How the surprise works

How does the surprise mix work?: Every scoop is filled by hand from my goodies stash. I pick a random mix of items from the bookish, self-care or combined list, so the exact contents are always a surprise and no two scoops are ever the same.
Can I choose exactly what goes inside my scoop?: No — that's the fun of it. If you want to pick specific treats, the personalised package or build-your-own bundle is a better fit. Scoops are for readers who love a lucky dip.
What are the scoop bundle discount tiers?: Scoops are €22.59 each. Buy 3 or more scoops and save 10%. Buy 5 or more and save 15%. The discount is applied automatically to your scoop total at checkout.

Hands wrapping a book parcel in kraft paper and twine beside a handwritten thank-you note

How it works

Three little steps to your parcel

01
Pick your package
Blind Date from €20.33 pre-loved (€29.37 new), Personalised from €22.59 pre-loved (€33.89 new), or a pick-your-own bundle of 3 for €33.89 pre-loved (€45.19 new) — all posted from Ireland across Ireland.
02
Tell me your vibes
Tropes you love, genres to avoid, and — for personalised — the title you've chosen.
03
Watch the post
I wrap, write, and post it out. Then you unwrap, snap, and tag @bellabugsbooks.

A stack of pre-loved paperbacks in warm sunset light beside dried flowers and a teal ribbon

The pre-loved promise

Every pre-loved book is hand-checked by me — good quality, plenty of life left, and ready for a new home. Books weren't made to be read once and discarded; they're made to be passed on, re-read, and loved all over again. Choosing pre-loved saves you money and gives a story a second chance.

Ready for a parcel?

Blind Date €20.33 pre-loved · €29.37 new. Personalised €22.59 pre-loved · €33.89 new. Bundle of 3 €33.89 pre-loved · €45.19 new. Pay online in a few clicks — postage added at checkout for Ireland-wide delivery.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a book package?: Blind Date is €20.33 pre-loved or €29.37 new, and a Personalised package is €22.59 pre-loved or €33.89 new. Postage is added at checkout and depends on where you're posting to.
What's the difference between Blind Date with a Book and a Personalised Package?: With Blind Date you answer a short quiz and the title stays a secret until you unwrap it. With a Personalised Package you pick a title from Amy's reviews (or tell her your favourite tropes) and she builds the parcel around it.
What comes inside a package?: A wrapped book, a handwritten note from Amy about why it was chosen, a bookmark and a few small bookish treats. Everything is packed by hand in Ireland.
Can I ask for no spice, or avoid certain topics?: Yes. There's a notes box at checkout for content you'd rather avoid, spice level and any tropes you love or hate — Amy reads every one before wrapping.
How long does delivery take?: Packages are made to order and usually posted within 3 working days. An Post delivery is typically 1–2 days within Ireland, 3–5 days to the UK and 5–10 days across the EU.
Can I send a package as a gift?: Absolutely — add the recipient's address at checkout and leave a message in the notes and Amy will write it on the card instead of an invoice.

Where these picks come from

Every book that goes into a parcel comes off my own reviewed shelf — no sponsorships, no gifted-book obligations. Read the full book reviews behind the picks, browse the bookshelf by genre, or check Irish postage times and costs before you order.

Bookish shop, curated by me.

What people say about their parcels

A parcel through the door every month — €33.89

Packages at a glance

Which package should I choose?

Pick the parcel that suits you

Blind Date with a Book

Personalised Book Package

Pick Your Own Bundle of 3

Children's packages

Animal rubbers & pencil parers

Little Reader Mini Package

Story & Crafts Duo Package

Children's Story Package

Arts, Crafts & Stationery Box

So I can match their parcel perfectly

Three surprise books, picked for your genre

Fantasy

Romance

Thriller

YA Fantasy

Fancy a little something extra?

Grab a scoop — €22.59 of bookish, self-care or mixed treats

Bookish Goodies Scoop

Self-Care Goodies Scoop

Bookish + Self-Care Scoop

Real photos from my shelf

How the surprise works

Three little steps to your parcel

The pre-loved promise

Ready for a parcel?

Frequently asked questions

Where these picks come from