
With the British Library Crime Classics subscription, you’ll receive a new novel from the Golden Age of crime every month, straight to your door.
Each book also comes with a matching bookmark and other mystery surprises. You could get a scorecard to help you play detective, background information about the author, a sneak peek at newspaper clippings from our collection, a crime map of London, or something gorgeous for your wall. Each extra is thoughtfully designed specifically for the book in question and is available only to subscribers, making every delivery a one-of-a-kind experience.
The Crime Classics Subscription also makes a thoughtful gift for the mystery lover in your life.
In May you'll receive Cat and Mouse: A Mystery in Wales by Christianna Brand
Coming up*:
June 2025 - Cyanide in the Sun: And Other Stories of Summertime Crime edited by Martin Edwards
July 2025 - The Judas Window by Carter Dickson
Aug 2025 - As If by Magic edited by Martin Edwards
*subject to change
You can find more information including FAQs and terms here.
Brand: British Library
For £12.50 per month, you will receive the newest title as soon as it’s published, with UK postage included.
Alternatively, you can sign up for a one-off 6-month pre-paid subscription for £66.
For customers outside the UK, an additional postage fee of £7.50 per month will apply.
For a 6-month subscription, this will total £45, which will be charged at the time of ordering.
For more information please visit our FAQs - Crime Classics Subscription FAQs and Tales of the Weird Subscription FAQs.