Find answers about the Women’s Classics subscription, monthly selections, digital access, billing, and member content.
What is Women’s Classics?
Women’s Classics is a digital monthly reading subscription for readers who want to discover remarkable women writers and timeless stories at their own pace.
Each month features a thoughtfully selected work by a woman writer, presented in a Blue Crab Books digital edition. Selections may include beloved classics, overlooked works, out-of-print or hard-to-find books, and forgotten women writers whose work deserves renewed attention.
There are no reading schedules, assignments, or deadlines. Read the book and enjoy the accompanying content whenever it fits your schedule.
What do I receive each month?
Each month, members receive:
- The featured Women’s Classics selection in EPUB and PDF
- Reading notes and background about the book and author
- Literary context, reflections, and additional content related to the monthly selection
- Access to member content available with that month’s selection
Where do I access my Women’s classics materials?
When you subscribe through Payhip, you’ll create an account during checkout.
After your purchase is complete, you can log in to your membership area to access the current Women’s Classics selection and accompanying member content.
You’ll also receive an email receipt with a link you can use to return to your account.
Each month’s materials are grouped together so they are easy to find and download.
How long is each month’s book available?
The current Women’s Classics selection is available in your membership area during the month in which it is featured.
At the end of the month, the book files are removed and the next selection becomes available.
Be sure to download the EPUB and PDF while the book is being featured.
Do I get to keep the books I download?
Yes. Once you download the EPUB and PDF the files are yours to keep and enjoy.
Month by month, you can build your own personal library of of thoughtfully curated classics by women writers.
What happens if I subscribe partway through the month?
You’ll receive access to the current month’s selection for the remainder of that month.
Previous months’ book downloads are not automatically included with a new subscription, so be sure to download the current selection while it is available.
Do I have to follow a reading schedule?
No. Women’s Classics is designed around reading at your own pace.
Read the book in a weekend, spread it across several weeks, return to it later, or save it until the right reading moment arrives.
You can also enjoy the accompanying reading notes and other content whenever it fits your schedule.
Membership & Billing
What is the difference between the monthly and yearly memberships?
Both plans include the same Book Club experience. However, the yearly membership saves you money.
Monthly Membership — $7.99 per month
Pay month by month and cancel whenever you choose.
Yearly Membership — $70 per year
Enjoy 12 months of the Book Club for the equivalent of $6 per month.
Can I cancel my membership?
Yes. You may cancel your membership at any time.
Cancellation stops future membership charges. Any Book Club files you previously downloaded remain yours to keep.
What devices can I use to read the books?
The EPUB edition can be opened in most ebook-reading apps and on compatible ereaders.
The PDF edition can be read on computers, tablets, and many mobile devices.
Having both formats gives you the flexibility to choose the reading experience you prefer.
How do I read my Book Club ebook on Kindle, Kobo, or another ereader?
The Book of the Month is provided in EPUB format, which can be read on most ereaders and reading apps.
For Kindle, you can send the EPUB file to your Kindle library using Amazon’s Send to Kindle feature. Once added, the book will appear in your Kindle library and can be read on a Kindle device or in the Kindle app.
For Kobo, you can add the EPUB file to your Kobo device or compatible Kobo app using Kobo’s supported file-transfer methods.
You can also open EPUB files in many other ebook apps on tablets, phones, and computers.
If you prefer, the Book Club also includes a PDF edition, which can be read on most computers, tablets, and mobile devices.
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