Questions about the Subscription Box
What’s in the subscription box and how much does it cost?
Sequential Underground is a monthly subscription box that focuses on a portable reading experience. Every month, each box will include:
- a pocket-sized book (no more than 5” x 7”, smaller than a trade paperback)
- a companion zine to this month’s book
- 2-4 reading accessories
- access to our online community and other digital materials to enhance your reading experience
Sequential Underground’s subscription will have a series of tiered pricing:
- 1 Month: $42 per box - this is for a single purchase box, perfect for gifts or to try out our subscription box
- 3 Months: $120 - this is for a three month subscription, offering 5% off and $40 per box
- 6 Months: $222 - this our best offer for a six month subscription, offering 12% off and $37 per box
Why pocket-sized books?
This is one of our favorite questions! We love to read, but we also recognize that it can be challenging to find time to read and/or finish a book. With pocket-sized books, you can bring a book with you wherever you go in an easy, convenient package. This allows you to make time for reading and provides a better alternative to looking at your phone. Reach your reading goals AND carry a cute travel companion in the shape of a pocket-sized book? Yes, please!
How do you choose your books?
While many subscription boxes focus on a monthly theme, we choose the pocket-sized book first and then build a box around the book. Our books are chosen using a very specific criteria, created for the Sequential Underground subscription box:
- The book must be pocket-sized, meaning no bigger than a trade paperback and under 300 pages
- The book must contain a narrative or story
- The book should be published recently which allows us to purchase the book new rather than as used, secondhand, or a publisher’s remainder
The curators at Sequential Underground have had two decades of publishing and bookselling experience, making us avid readers who are passionate about uplifting books that are often overlooked due to their smaller size. Every book is chosen carefully and intentionally in order to provide you with a full reading experience every month.
How do you choose the contents for each box?
We want to create a special experience for you every month. Included with the portable book for the month are reading accessories and tools from independent artists. We do not believe in stocking our subscription box from big box or discount stores, so instead we have built relationships with independent artists that focus on handmade items, sustainable practices, and/or give back to their community. As makers ourselves, we will even include items that we’ve made in-house that also follow these principles.
Each month, the Sequential Underground subscription box will include:
- A companion to the monthly book in the form of a high-quality, artistic zine
- A reading affirmation card designed in-house by Sequential Underground
- A tool to create a better reading experience
- A reading accessory to celebrate the amazing reader that you are!
- A digital community and digital downloads for you to enjoy all month long as you read your pocket-sized book
What if I already have the book?
While we intend to find portable and pocket-sized books that are often overlooked by the larger bookstores and reading lists, we do understand that great minds may think alike! If this happens, we alway believe that paying books forward helps make the reading experience equitable for everyone. Donating to the Little Free Library program or sharing with a friend are always a great way for a book to find its reader.
What sustainability actions do you take?
An important part of Read Furiously and Sequential Underground’s mission is to encourage equity and a sustainable reading journey for everyone - that includes the environment. We have partnered with Shopify Planet and EcoEnclose to ensure all orders placed through the Read Furiously Book Shop will be shipped completely carbon neutral using recyclable packaging materials. You can learn more about how we do this on our Climate Commitment page.
How do I recycle the packaging and boxes?
Our monthly subscription boxes will be packaged using EcoEnclose, a shipping and packaging company that specializes in sustainable packaging. The box, tissue paper, and inserts can all be recycled curbside, making sure you enjoy your items while keeping the planet healthy for future storytellers!
Who is Read Furiously?
Read Furiously is our parent company, an independent publishing house based in New Jersey. Through their published titles and community efforts, their goal is to cultivate a reading relationship with fellow “Furious Readers,” those that believe that reading can be both a leisure activity and a form of literary activism.
With Sequential Underground, our goal is to bring our love of books and inclusive storytelling through another reading experience: a monthly subscription box. If you explore our website you will notice that Read Furiously and Sequential Underground bring together all of the best elements of reading - great stories, diverse voices, curated titles - to create a sustainable reading experience.
Will Sequential Underground feature Read Furiously books?
We have so many amazing books from our Read Furiously roster that we plan to share with you down the line. Our pocket-sized One ‘n Done series was the inspiration for our Sequential Underground subscription box, so stay tuned for their debut in the Sequential Underground experience!
When will I be charged for my subscription box?
Subscribers will be charged for their first box once you place your order. Recurring boxes will be charged on the 14th of every month for however long you keep your subscription.
How will I be billed?
For single, one-time purchases, subscribers will be billed one time using their chosen payment method.
For recurring subscriptions, subscribers will be billed monthly using their chosen payment method.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept all major credit cards, PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Shop Pay, Meta Pay, Amazon Pay, and Diners Club.
How will the renewal process work?
If you’ve purchased a single or subscription with a set quantity, your subscription will end once the final box has been delivered. If you choose, at that time, you can purchase another subscription.
If you have purchased an ongoing subscription, it will continue until you choose to cancel your subscription.
How do I cancel a subscription?
Please contact us at support@sequentialunderground.com and we can assist in canceling your account.
What if I have a problem with my account?
If you find yourself with any questions or difficulties surrounding your subscription, or issues with your account login, please contact us at support@sequentialunderground.com
When will my subscription box ship?
We ship our boxes on the 4th of every month. From there, it will ship via UPS. Unfortunately, we do not have control over how long it takes for our boxes to get to you in the event of delays. However, if any challenges arise, please contact us at support@sequentialunderground.com
How can I access the playlists created for each box?
There are two ways to access the playlists we curate for the subscription box.
Scan the code featured on the letter from the Sequential Underground team in each month's box.
- Open the Spotify app on your smart device.
- Tap the Search icon.
- Tap the search bar.
- Tap the camera icon.
- Tap SCAN.
- Point your camera at a Spotify Code.
Follow the link in the Digital Exclusives email sent out each month.
- Locate the email from support@sequentialunderground.com on your computer or smart device.
- Click the link for the playlist.
Where do you ship?
At this time, we only ship to the continental United States, Alaska, and Hawai'i. We hope to add more locations as we grow.
Can I purchase past boxes?
Absolutely! We do offer past boxes for single purchase while supplies last. It’s a great way to see what Sequential Underground has to offer or to purchase a gift for the reader in your life.
Can I skip a box?
Yes, orders are billed on the 14th of the month, but you can skip a box at any time prior to its billing date.
I placed a regular order with a subscription box order. Will they be shipped together?
Regular orders and subscription orders are shipped separately. Subscription orders ship on a set date, and keeping the two separate allow for us to send your regular orders in a timely manner.
Can I make changes to my subscription box through my website account?
Yes, you can log into your account to update your information at any time.
Do you have access to my credit card info?
No, all payments are processed securely through Shopify. We have no access to your payment details.