Book of the Month
$16.99/month for one book.
Exit grade C: You can cancel online, but it is buried behind a multi-screen retention flow.
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Book of the Month: $16.99/month for one book. A credit card is required to start. Cancelling is easy - about 10 minutes. Our take: Skip any month free with no penalty — one of the most member-friendly subs on this list.
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Our take
Skip any month free with no penalty — one of the most member-friendly subs on this list. (First hardcover for $9.99 (codes ROMCOM, BOOKBUD))
The honest data
By the numbers
- Price after
- $16.99 / mo
- Card required
- Yes
- Cancellation
- Easy
- Time to cancel
- ~10 min
Cancellation guide
How to cancel Book of the Month
Documented · ~10 min
- 01
Log in at bookofthemonth.com and click your initials or profile icon in the top right to open the menu.
- 02
Scroll to the Membership section and select Cancel Membership.
- 03
The site offers a Pause option first; decline it and follow the prompts to finish cancelling.
- 04
Use any credits before you cancel, since credits do not carry over. Cancel before your monthly renewal (billed early in the month) to avoid the next credit charge, and confirm you receive a cancellation email.
- 05
If the online steps do not work, email member.services@bookofthemonth.com or call 1-888-784-2670.
Full guide: how to cancel Book of the Month
Book of the Month free trial - frequently asked
- How much does Book of the Month cost?
- Book of the Month costs $16.99 per month.
- How do I cancel Book of the Month?
- To cancel Book of the Month: 1. Log in at bookofthemonth.com and click your initials or profile icon in the top right to open the menu; 2. Scroll to the Membership section and select Cancel Membership; 3. The site offers a Pause option first; decline it and follow the prompts to finish cancelling; 4. Use any credits before you cancel, since credits do not carry over. Cancel before your monthly renewal (billed early in the month) to avoid the next credit charge, and confirm you receive a cancellation email; 5. If the online steps do not work, email member.services@bookofthemonth.com or call 1-888-784-2670. It takes about 10 minutes and is rated easy to cancel.
- Do I need a credit card for the Book of the Month trial?
- Yes - Book of the Month requires a credit card to start the free trial, so note when it converts to a paid plan.
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