With the British Library Crime Classics subscription, you’ll receive a newly published Golden Age crime novel each month, delivered straight to your door.
Each book is accompanied by exclusive extras inspired by the story, creating a beautifully curated and collectible experience.
Each delivery may include:
- A beautifully designed bookmark
- Archival material from the British Library collection
- Author insights and background
- Crime maps, newspaper clippings and other printed ephemera
Perfect as a gift for lovers of classic crime fiction.
Please note: your subscription begins with the current month’s title.
Upcoming titles*:
July 2026 - The Magic-Lantern Murders by Carter Dickson
August 2026 - The Party at No.5 by Shelley Smith
September 2026 - Eat, Drink and be Murdered: a food and drink anthology edited by Martin Edwards
*subject to change.
For more information, including FAQs and terms, please see here.
- £12.50 per month, including UK postage. You’ll receive each new title as it is published, delivered straight to your door.
- You can manage your subscription via your customer portal, including updating your address, pausing or cancelling at any time.
- Alternatively, choose a 6-month pre-paid subscription for £66, equivalent to £11 per month.
- For customers outside the UK, an additional postage fee of £7.50 per month applies.
For more information, including FAQs and terms, please see:
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