so what is the NovelTea Book Club?
The NovelTea Book Club is a monthly book subscription service based in Canberra, Australia.
Each month, subscribers receive a customised, curated parcel with a Popular Penguin Classic, preloved book or a new release fiction novel, a tea or coffee sample and a selection of additional bookish treats.
The club was created in 2017 by two friends in Tasmania to provide book lovers with a curated service that took the thinking out of what to read next without breaking the bank.
what's so special about The noveltea book club?
So glad you asked!
From the beginning, we have set ourselves apart from other book club subscriptions in three simple ways.
+ A F F O R D A B I L I T Y
A big reason for starting this book club was to make a subscription that was more affordable for Australian booklovers. A lot of time was spent looking at how to minimise costs while still delivering a high quality product in partnership with Australian businesses. A NovelTea Book Club subscription is affordable - not cheap!
+ P E R S O N A L I S A T I O N
Another great feature of the NovelTea Book Club is the level of personalisation on offer. Do you like to pamper yourself with little gifts? Perhaps you're more of a minimalist? Do you want a yummy snack while reading? Are you a bit of an eco-warrior bookworm? There's a parcel for all of that! Prefer tea? Prefer coffee? Prefer the freedom of month-to-month subscription? There are options for everyone!
+ P A C K E D - W I T H - L O V E
As a previous subscriber, Rhi knows what a treat it was to receive her NovelTea parcel each month. So we try and continue Angie's tradition of love by hand-wrapping every parcel, finishing with a bow. We take the time and effort at each stage of production because we want to give our subscribers the same joy of receiving a NovelTea package that was intended when the business started in 2017.
who’s BEHIND IT?
Hi! I’m Rhiannon (Rhi), the avid reader behind the NovelTea Book Club.
I’ve always been a reader. Ever since I was young books have been my happy place. They’re the one thing I reach for when looking for an afternoon escape, to relax after a long day or when sitting in any patch of sunlight. When packing for a holiday they’re the first thing I add to my bag.
I took on the NovelTea Book Club in 2025 after it’s previous owner moved on to other pursuits. As a previous subscriber I knew how much the parcels meant to me and I was excited to take the business on to keep bringing that same joy to new and existing customers.
When I’m not managing the day to day flow of the business you can find me hanging out with my partner Ethan, or keeping my two cats Ronald Weasley and Voldemort company.
what do other people say?
“I am absolutely loving the parcel. It's so, so much fun waiting for it and opening it each month!”
- Stephanie
“…your beautiful package made me smile! My sister bought me a subscription for my birthday and I’m going to commit once that ends myself! I love it so so much!
I can tell you are a beautiful soul from the package. The amount of thought and detail and CARE that goes into each is amazing! So lovely! Thank you for the time and effort you put into each!”
- Mariam
“So much love for my NovelTea Book Club parcels which come each month and bring a smile and a literary treat to my door!”
- Emma
“I look forward to this parcel every month. I started this subscription in the hopes to get back into reading again and it has worked(every little chance to read I take it)
Not only do you get a Penguin Classic Book you also get a delicious sample of loose leaf tea, a themed bookmark and stationary to go with the theme. It's wrapped up beautifully so much care and love has gone into each and every single parcel.
What a great way to treat yourself every month.”
- Sarah
“Opening each parcel is a special experience that prompts gratitude (thanks for my Mother's Day present) and happiness.”
- Jo
The NovelTea Book Club has also been featured on bookriot.com, choice.com.au, smh.com.au, theguardian.com and who.com.au