When will my letter arrive?
For mail within the United States, please allow 1–5 business days for delivery after you receive your shipping notice. Occasionally, it may take up to two weeks depending on USPS volume and weather conditions.
You’ll receive an email notification when your letter has been sealed, stamped, and given to the post office.
At this time, we do not ship internationally, but hope to expand delivery options in 2026.
What’s included in each letter?
Each monthly dispatch includes a folded letter, a themed sticker, and a bookmark. Items will be bookish or fantasy-themed and possibly loosely inspired by the world or story. Every piece is designed, printed, and assembled by hand.
Will I know the sticker or bookmark design ahead of time?
Nope! Each mailing is meant to be a surprise!
The designs change monthly to reflect the setting or theme of that letter, and part of the fun is discovering what’s arrived in your envelope.
Most items are created exclusively for each letter and are not previewed or released early. They will be available for individual sale the month following a letter’s send date.
Last month I received an extra item, but this month I didn’t.
While each mailing always includes a letter and your two core items (one sticker, one bookmark), certain months may feature small surprises such as extra stickers, postcards, or limited-edition die-cut bookmarks.
These extras are not guaranteed and vary depending on what’s been discovered along the Route that month.
What happens if I miss a month?
No worries! Once a month’s letter has been mailed to subscribers, it will become available in the shop as a standalone product.
Standalone letters are priced $2 higher than the 3-month series to reflect single-purchase processing, but they’re a great way to try the experience before subscribing to a full cycle.
Do the letters connect to each other?
Not exactly. Each letter stands on its own, but you may see familiar places, friends, and foes mentioned across letters.
Every letter is written as if you’ve been part of the story all along. You don’t need one to understand the next.
Simply enjoy the world as it unfolds.
Can I purchase past letters?
Yes! After each monthly mailing, remaining copies will be listed individually in the shop.
Letters may vary by season.
Are the letters handwritten?
Letters are digitally printed in a handwritten style for consistency and clarity, then folded and sealed by hand. Each piece is designed to feel authentic, aged, and personal.
Can I cancel or get a refund?
Because of the handcrafted and immersive nature of this product, returns are not accepted.
However, if you purchase a 3-month bundle and decide it’s not for you after the first letter, contact us within 15 days. We’ll cancel your remaining two letters, keep the cost of the first letter ($9), and refund the remainder of your $21 purchase ($12).
Single-letter purchases are final.
Who creates the letters?
All letters are created and packaged by Blades & Books. Some of the stickers and bookmarks may be produced by other artists, but most will be designed and produced by Blades & Books.
Every element is crafted to feel like a story-driven keepsake.