Our Business
We’re passionate about books. We started as readers and writers, and we opened M. Judson Booksellers in Greenville, SC in 2015, which is thriving into its next decade. With The Letterbox, we’re still feeding the same passion, getting good books into the hands of readers who love them, all across the country.
Ashley Warlick
Meet your curator
Author, indie bookseller, professor, foodie, great cook, you name the genre, she’s got the recommendations!
So. How do you go about choosing books for The Letterbox?
I’m the book buyer at M. Judson Booksellers in Greenville, SC— which is a dream job for a lifetime reader like me. There’s something like 50,000 new books in print every year, so I’m always looking at catalogs from different publishers about what’s coming next. It’s like building a fantasy library that gets bigger every week.
How do you narrow it down?
I’m personally a fan of strong male and female literary fiction, old school hard boiled crime writing, good memoirs, weird biographies and weirder social science. I’m an avid cook, and I’ve raised two kids. I also write books and teach writing— so I’m always reading something different. Good books come in all the categories: from romance to sci-fi to children’s picture books. I love finding the ones that give the fullest picture of a genre, and lining them up for The Letterbox.
“My Letterbox” is even more curated.
Yep– when you sign up for My Letterbox, we send you a questionnaire. For me, it’s like the conversations I have with customers in the bookstore. Not just what you like to read, but what you like to do, where you come from, how you think about things. I pick a book I think you’ll like, and then I write you a little note about why I think you’ll like it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I give a subscription to someone else?
Of course! Letterbox gift subscriptions are some of our most popular. They make a fantastic gift for any occasion.
How do you select the books that I receive each month?
Our experienced curator, Ashley Warlick, selects all the books, and she’s really, really good at it. If you’d like to know more, visit Meet Your Curator.
Is shipping included in the subscription cost?
Yes! There are no additional shipping fees on top of the subscription price. A feedback card will also be included in your package, pre-stamped.
When are packages shipped?
All Letterbox packages are shipped on the 15th of the month.
I ordered a My Letterbox as a gift, but I’d like the Gift Notice sent on a specific date. Is that possible?
Yes! When you purchase a gift, you’ll let us know during the checkout process when you want the gift email with the questionnaire to go to your lucky reader!
Can I change the type of Genre subscription to a different one?
Yes! If you’ve had enough Crime, you’re welcome to switch to Travel Writing for the next month, for example. If you decide to switch to a more expensive Genre (like Cookbooks), we’ll invoice you for the difference. Just send us an email at hello@lovemyletterbox.com, and we’ll make the switch.
Tell me about the Gift Notice.
If you’re purchasing a gift, you will be prompted to provide a date for us to send a gift notice. On that date, we will send an email letting the recipient know you’ve gifted them a subscription. If you purchased a My Letterbox subscription, this email will also include a link for them to fill out the questionnaire. It’s a pretty snappy, fun gift notice, befitting such a great gift.
If the Letterbox is a gift, will it be gift wrapped?
Our sleek kraft envelope, hand-written gift note, and beautiful letters make every Letterbox feel like a gift. There is no additional wrapping for gifts.
What is your refund and return policy?
Please click here to take a look at our refund and returns policy page.
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M.Judson Booksellers
130 South Main Street, Suite 200
Greenville, SC 29601
