Coloring and Classics Subscription Box Review (September 2020)

Hello Lovelies,

 

Today I’m going to be sharing with you another new-to-me subscription box, Coloring and Classics. Adult coloring books and activity books are great stress relievers as well as great items to use while carving out a little ‘me time’. Because I’m such a fan of adult coloring books and activity books, I was eager to give this box a go.

 

Before I tell you what I received in September’s Coloring and Classics Box, let me tell you more about the box. 

What is Coloring and Classics? It’s a monthly subscription box that contains one hardcover book in your chosen genre, an adult coloring book, and an adult activity book.

There are two options: a Coffee option, which will contain 12oz of premium hand roasted coffee in your choice of ground or whole bean and a No Coffee option.

There are seven genres to choose from: Acclaimed Fiction, Acclaimed Nonfiction, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Romance, or Sci-Fi.

Your first box will contain a pack of colored pencils. Each box is 2 to 3 times the value of what you pay.

Cost: No Coffee Option: $18.99 (shipping included) Coffee Option: $30.99 (shipping included)

How it is packaged: The box is a sturdy cardboard (there’s no outer packaging) and on the inside. The items were wrapped in lime green tissue paper.

Is a product card included? There was no product card included but most of the items did have prices listed on them. 

Website: Coloring and Classics or Amazon (not affiliate links)

What I received in September’s Coloring and Classics

(I selected the No Coffee option and Romance Genre)

-The Summer I Met Jack by Michelle Gable ($27.99)—this is a 2018 book from St. Martin’s Press. I’ve actually read this book (I received an ARC for review) and it was an okay read. I’ll probably pass this on to a friend or stick it in a giveaway.

-The Bell-Ringer Variety Puzzle Pack ($5.99)—this is a nice puzzle book that offers several different options. I look forward to working the puzzles in this one.

- Libro de Colorear Vida Animal (price not included)—this is a fun little coloring book. The pages are a nice weight but it is double sided. It gives you a few different options (pages with pre-colored details and background as well as white backgrounds). This book is in Spanish but it’s not a big deal.

-Home Sweet Home from Kappa Publications (3.95)—while this is highly detailed, it’s not the heaviest of coloring books. The pages are on the thinner side but it does look like it will make for a fun coloring book.

-12 Pack of Madisi Colored Pencils (no price)—these are okay colored pencils. The lead seems nice and sturdy. I received these because it was my first box.

I also receive a chupa chups lollipop in the cherry.

Total value of September’s Coloring and Classics box: $37.99 (this is the value for the 3 items that had prices)

My Overall Thoughts: this is a fun and unique box and it does seem worth the price. This would make a great gift to gift or receive. What I like about this box is that the items inside would make great gifts to throw in a giftset or a stocking.

What I would like to see in future boxes:

-I would like to see a tea option for us non-coffee drinkers.

-It would be nice to have a subgenre offer

-I would like to see additional coloring implements included in each box (such as sharpeners, pencil cases/pouches, blenders, burnishers, and such)