December 2017 OwlCrate Unboxing

 I am a nerd, so I am like a kid on Christmas morning every month when my OwlCrate comes in the mail! I get so excited, probably a little too excited, and I just can’t wait to tear it open and see what goodies it has inside. Today I thought I would share with you what was inside my OwlCrate this month with you.

For those of you that have been living under a rock and don’t know what OwlCrate is *kidding*, it is a monthly subscription service that delivers newly released Young Adult novels (I’m almost 28 but that’s still young right!?) and other bookish treats to your doorstep. (Or in my case PO Box.) AKA: a box of awesomeness! Let’s dive in!

This is what you see when you first tear into the box! It took everything in my power to stop and get a picture of this rather than start tanking things out!

The first item I pulled out was this pin. You receive a different themed pin in each OwlCrate box that goes along with the book inside. I shall add this one to my collection of OwlCrate pins on my AWESOME Lord of the Rings drawstring bag that I received in a previous box. One day that whole bag will be covered!

The next thing was this gorgeous magnet designed exclusively by Ink & Wonder Designs. I have another magnet like this and let me tell you, they are very high quality. It actually holds my kids artwork on the fridge without slipping down. So that’s a WIN from this mama. I’m sure Percy Jackson’s mom would agree with me!

Next was this beautiful wooden ornament. It’s perfect because you can show your holiday spirit and your love for books all at the same time! Two birds with one stone. It was inspired by Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon and was created by Juniper & Ivory Designs.

Here it is on my tree next to my adorable little hedgehog. Hmmm…. I just realized he doesn’t have a name. The kids and I will have to change that! Let me know if you have any suggestions. We used to have a real pet hedgehog and her name was Miss Talullah Mae Pricklesworth. Back to the subject at hand.

The Dreaming Tree candle is a handmade soy candle inspired by The Names They Gave Us by Emery Lord, and was created by Novelly Yours. It features a delicious crisp apple scent, mixed with a hint of magic. Sounds AMAZING! Who doesn’t like their apples with a hint of magic? I sure do. It says to “Light your candle and whisper a wish into the night!” I will be getting right on that when I get cozy with this candle.

I am a HUGE Harry Potter fan so I was so excited for this one. (Don’t tell anyone, but I have an entire Harry Potter shelf in my room. With all the books, movies, a wand, and a few other items!) This tote bag will definitely be going to the library with me. It was designed by Bookworm Boutique.

This double-sided bookmark was created by Little Inklings Designs and features quotes from The Serpent King and The Perks of Being a Wallflower. The best thing about this bookmark is that it reminds me of my childhood room. Because my carpet was the green color and my walls were that same exact blue! It was b-e-a-u-tiful!

They also includes this bookmark type advertisement for another book. I’ll have to check into that.

Now this is pretty darn cool. It is a planner and reading journal it was designed in partnership between OwlCrate and Blue Star Press. I didn’t think to get a picture of the inside but it features quotes from past OwlCrate book picks, a place to keep track of all of the books you read throughout the year and what you rated them, and more. I will definitely be putting this to use.

Now for the book. Foolish Hearts By Emma Mills. Here’s what it says, “When Claudia is caught eavesdropping on a conversation she was never meant to hear, she gains a new enemy in Iris; one of the meanest girls in her high school. She doesn’t think things could get any worse, but then both her and Iris are forced to participate in the school’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Foolish Hearts is a laugh-out-loud story about first love, finding friends in the most unlikely of places, and stepping outside of your comfort zone. This book will definitely give you warm fuzzy feelings!” With this book you can an exclusive cover:

A signed bookplate and letter from the author:

And an embroidered patch:

And can we just take a moment to appreciate how frickin gorgeous this book is naked??

So that is all the came in my December OwlCrate. I am super stoked. If you love YA books this would be perfect for you. This would also be a kick@$$ Christmas gift for someone else who enjoys reading. They even have an OwlCrate Jr. box for kiddos aged 8-12. I’ve been thinking about ordering it for my daughter.

Next month’s theme is:

If this sounds like something you or someone you know would enjoy I will leave a link for you to go check it out. OwlCrate Website

I will also link the OwlCrate Facebook book club for anyone who is interested in joining who is already subscribed! OwlCrate Official Book Club

Do you receive any book related subscriptions? Let me know what you think in the comments!

*This post is not sponsored by OwlCrate. All opinions are my own and all products were paid for myself.