Good books, no guesswork
The easiest thoughtful gift, even at the last minute.
There are two kinds of gifts you can give at this time of year. The ones you panic buy, and the ones that make you look like you’ve really thought about it.
Books belong in the second category… but only if you get them right. The hard part of books isn’t giving them, it’s choosing them.
This is where it usually falls apart: the pressure and choice can feel overwhelming. You just want a really lovely, meaningful gift without worrying about whether they like the book or not - or worse, have read it before.
That’s exactly why we built the Verse subscription.
Before we dive into it: thank you.
We love sharing our passion for books with you each week, and subscriptions are what keep Verse running. We’re a small team and every order, every gift, means the world to us. 🫶
Great books to gift
A book subscription, done properly
Verse is for people who love reading but don’t want to wade through lists, algorithms or bestseller hype.
Every other month we send:
One pre-loved book
Hand-matched to the reader’s taste
Chosen to feel like a recommendation from a very well-read friend
Not the same book to everyone. Not a publisher deal. Just a genuinely good book, chosen for them.
How it works
Purchase your subscription and receive a downloadable gift card - yes, this works as a perfect last minute gift
Fill in a short preferences form
We do the matching
The recipient receives a book every other month
Choose from:
6-months (3 books) - £30
12-months (6 books) - £60
Why people love it
I devoured the first book in under a week!
So great being introduced to new recommendations that I would not have otherwise found
The subscription has been fantastic. It’s helped me rediscover the joy in reading, as I’m picky and tend not to like bestseller lists
What makes this different
We have tested many, many subscriptions on the market. It’s our go-to gift for each other, and our favourite kind of present.
We’ve created Verse subscriptions to meet the gaps we’ve found:
Pre-loved and planet kind. All Verse books in our subscriptions and bookstore are pre-loved. This means that the subscriptions can be priced slightly less than others, whilst being better for the planet.
Personal. Each book is hand-matched by us, tailored to the recipient. We don’t send the same book out at scale, and this isn’t chosen by the algorithm.
Surprisingly accessible. Through focusing on pre-loved books we can deliver the experience at a great price, and also get a mix of new releases (yes-hardbacks!) and older gems into your hands. This is not about sending you paperbacks at scale, or cutting a deal to promote a certain book.
A gift that feels good
Perfect if you’re stuck for ideas, need a last minute gift, or are buying for someone impossible to shop for.
It’s thoughtful, sustainable and super easy.
A gift that makes you look good, and feel even better.
Say goodbye to bad recommendations and hello to a better reading experience
And thank you again for supporting small, it means more than you know