The Nocturnal Reader's Box July 2017

          I have a new box for you guys today: The Nocturnal Reader's Box. From CrateJoy: "We are a monthly subscription service that specializes in bringing our customers new and exciting books from well established authors, to lesser known ones. We curate our merchandise to keep with the theme of the books for a given month."

          Each box contains newly released novels, previously released novel (not used), custom themed art print, 1-2 wearable items. Usually there are 6-8 items in every box priced between 60 - 80 dollars.

          Let us get into July's box. The theme of the box is "The Feast". As usual the box was opened in Kuwait customs but nothing was moved.

The first thing that came out of the box was a bike license plate, which reads Nosferatu...if you were wondering. At least I think that is what it says. 

Next item was an apron which says "Friends don't let friends eat friends."

Third item to come out of the box was a mini stemless wine glass, which has a Silence of the Lambs theme.

I think the keychain that is inspired by Jaws was really cute and I know just the person I'm going to give it too. 

The print included in this box comes from Michael Broom, and you can see his other works on Instagram: @MICHAELBROOMART I think I am in love! (Please excuse the two light spots I have horrid lighting)

Now for the books. The new release is called Come to Dust by Bracken Macleod. You have a 1:4 chance of getting a signed copy...I didn't 

Synopsis from Goodreads: "Ever since her mother abandoned her, five-year-old Sophie has had to depend on her uncle Mitch for everything. But he’s struggling. Restarting a life interrupted by time in prison is hard enough without having to balance work and single parenthood. Mitch is determined to make it work though, striving to keep their family together despite the obstacles in their way, because no matter how difficult things get, they are good for each other. And life for the two of them seems to be looking up. But when Sophie dies tragically, it all comes crashing down. Mitch descends into a crippling grief, coming to understand how little his freedom means without her to share it with. And though released from the sudden responsibility thrust upon him, all he wants is his niece back, safe and alive.

When he gets his wish and scores of children around the world begin to inexplicably rise from the dead—Sophie among them—everything becomes much harder.

Mitch rescues her from the morgue, determined to carve out a normal life for them no matter what, though it soon becomes clear that may not be possible. While the kids who’ve returned behave like living children, they still look very dead. And they can do something else that normal children cannot. Something terrifying. Beliefs differ whether the children’s return is a mercy or a sign of approaching judgment, and a congregation of religious fanatics determined to usher in the apocalypse has their own plan for salvation.

Now Mitch must find a way to save Sophie from an increasingly hostile world that wants to tear them apart and put her back in the ground for good."

The second book is a previous release called Bleed by Ed Kurtz. You also have a 1:4 chance of getting a signed copy and again...I didn't.

Synopsis from Goodreads: "When Walt Blackmore moves into an old gable front house on the outskirts of a small town, things are really looking up for him—he has an adoring girlfriend, a new job, and an altogether bright future. But Walt's destiny is irreparably changed when a dark red spot appears on the ceiling in the hallway. Bit by bit the spot grows, first into a dripping blood stain and eventually into a grotesque, muttering creature. 

As the creature thrives, Walt finds himself more and more interested in fostering its well-being. At first he only feeds it stray animals, but this soon fails to satisfy the monster's ghastly needs. It is gradually becoming something more, and for that to happen it requires human blood and human flesh. And once Walt has crossed the line from curiosity to murder, there is no going back."

To go with the book there were two identical pretty bookmarks. 

Finally, a pin.

The theme for next month is also revealed as Infested & Infected.

Books: Bleed 17.91 dollars, Come to Dust: 17.93 dollars
Novelty License Plate: 8 - 20 dollars
Apron: 5-10 dollars
Jaws Key Chain: 5 dollars
Mini stemless wine glass: 5 dollars
Art print: I can't find a dollar value for it but I've seen prints this size go from 20 - 50 dollars.

So this box costs between 60 - 70 depending on what average you use.