5/5 Worms

I purchased the January 2021 Night Worms package as a birthday gift to myself. It’s the first time I’ve ever bought the package, but it definitely will not be the last! Here are my full thoughts on the box and what all came with it.

The Goods

The January 2021 package theme is Cabin Fever, and it came with three books: Merciless by Bryan Smith, Horrorama edited by C.V. Hunt, and Paradise Club by Tim Meyer. I also received Bryan Smith and Tim Meyer’s autographs on little stickers, which is such a fantastic touch. I believe some packages have two books rather than three, but I think Night Worms knew about Capricorn season so they threw in a bonus book. (Reviews on those books forthcoming…my TBR pile is the size of a small mountain.)

It also came with amazing goodies: a vegan peppermint hot chocolate that I will devour as soon as I finish taking photos for this blog post, a bookmark and post card with custom cabin fever art, a sticker with the world’s cutest grim reaper, and a fun holo Grindhouse Press sticker.

Is It Worth It?

Night Worms boxes are worth every penny. If you buy the package one month at a time (rather than subscribing, which is only $36.39) it’s $39.99, and first-time buyers can use the code TAKE5 to get $5 off. With tax and the discount and all that, my total came to $43.59. I also got regular shipping updates, which is helpful if you, like me, live in a building where packages are often stolen.

And remember that your money supports a women-owned small business and some awesome indie artists and designers. I also hadn’t heard of the books that came with it, so it’s a fantastic way to read something that may not have been on your radar.

Full disclaimer: It isn’t in my budget to subscribe, so you won’t see monthly reviews of these boxes here (I also don’t have enough space in my tiny apartment for 2-3 new books a month), but I will absolutely treat myself to a box for my birthday, Halloween, and whenever else in the year my horror spirit may need it. This would also be a fantastic gift for the horror fans in your life.

Overall, the Night Worms book club package is a phenomenal way to bring some horror to your life.