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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nBook boxes have been rising in popularity thanks to the help of social media influencers on Instagram and TikTok. These days, there are hundreds of book boxes (both by subscription or pre-order) to choose from. Each box caters to a different genre, trope, or aesthetic. With book boxes, you can receive a constant supply of books in favorite genre or explore books from new genres. At Gorham Printing<\/a>, we have worked with several different book box creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I recently had the privilege to sit down with the best-friend duo, Ashley and Becca, who run the book box, Final Score<\/em>. They shared their experience about what led them to start Final Score <\/em>and their journey in the first year of operating the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Both moms, Ashley and Becca met when their kids were part of the same soccer team. A fast friendship was formed as their love for sports and books was apparent. Final Score<\/em> reflects that love, as it is a book box specializing in sports romance. When asked how the idea of running a book box started, they laughed, \u201cWell COVID happened, which helped jump-start the idea.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quarantine led to new ways of finding entertainment and projects. One of those discoveries was the BookTok community on TikTok. The community is vast, with different sub-groups for genres, interests, and ever-growing trends to keep you up to date on which books are a popular read. Book boxes are also very present on social media, but they noticed that there was a lack of book boxes dedicated to sports romance, a genre that they both love to read.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI half-jokingly said to Becca that we should start our own book box,\u201d says Ashley, \u201cto which Becca simply said, \u2018Well, let\u2019s do it!\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n A year prior to launching their box, Ashley and Becca reached out to all the indie authors and publishers that they wanted work with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis was our first lesson when it comes to book boxes,\u201d says Becca, \u201cas what book is trending now is likely not going to be a year from now.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n They wanted to showcase each of their books with something special. Many of their books incorporated premium cover features, like foil stamping and 3D Spot UV<\/a>, as well as the author\u2019s signature in the books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To help with the design process, Ashley and Becca asked each of their indie authors and publishers what must or must not be included on their covers. For example, one of the authors did not want a dark cover at all. \u201cOne thing that makes our book box stand out from others is that we read all the books that we put in our pre-order,\u201d the girls tell me, which they were shocked to find not many book box services do. They felt that this was an advantage, as they were able to really personalize each cover they had designed for each book, something that both authors and subscribers noticed and loved, \u201cThe covers have been a big hit!\u201d The books are not the only thing included in a box, various items such as bookmarks and stickers unique to the book are included. \u201cWe also include \u2018player cards\u2019 of characters in the books, everyone loves them!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n Other things had to be decided before marketing their book box, such as the name of their book box, the design of their brand, and where to have their books printed. The first name they thought of for their book box was already taken, so they took some time bouncing name ideas off each other until they settled on Final Score<\/em>. \u201cWe wanted a name that could be used for any sport.\u201d The box itself that readers receive is pink which they laugh about as neither of them are partial to the color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe are tagged by our readers saying how excited they are seeing \u2018the pink box\u2019 arrive which is awesome to hear,\u201d Ashley and Becca tell me. \u201cBut I guess our box is officially \u2018the pink box\u2019 now.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n When it came to printing the books, they were looking to print locally. Being a small business, they wanted to support other small businesses and loved the quality of Gorham Printing\u2019s books and the premium features they offered. \u201cYou were the first printer we found on Google, but we kept looking as we thought you didn\u2019t have the cover features we were looking for. Eventually, we circled back and realized that you guys do offer the features we were looking for! That\u2019s when we reached out.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n While working to put Final Score<\/em> together, another lesson they learned was how much the up-front cost was going to be. \u201cEvery little thing costs,\u201d they told me, \u201cWhich we knew, when starting a business, was going to happen. It still surprised us how much that would apply to things you hadn\u2019t considered!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ashley and Becca officially launched Final Score<\/em> to the public April 17th<\/sup> of 2023. Their first subscription box followed shortly after on August 1st<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With one year under their belt, I asked Ashley and Becca what their future goals and plans were for their business. This past year, they\u2019ve had vendors set up at conventions in the states but would love to be able to go internationally. \u201cSome of our readers are international like Canada, Australia, and the UK to name a few. It would be great to showcase our book box in those areas as well!\u201d Ultimately, they told me that their goal is to reach a place of stability financially. \u201cWe do not want to be huge, but having a more stable finance would be nice!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Working with Ashley and Becca this past year has been a blast, and I am more than ecstatic to hear that their business that they started together, almost on a whim, is doing well. Book boxes are still a fairly new concept, and getting to learn Ashley and Becca\u2019s process for starting, designing, branding, and printing their books with Gorham Printing was a wonderful experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a digital short-run printer, Gorham Printing<\/a> is a great printer to work with if you run a book box service! With our multiple selection of high-quality binding options<\/a>, premium features, and the flexibility for customization<\/a>, we are a great source for any book boxer who is looking to print 25-5000 copies each month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you love sports and romance or are interested in giving the genre a try, I highly recommend subscribing to Final Score<\/em>. You can find their book box on their website www.finalscorebookbox.com<\/a> as well as on their social media sites: Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, and TikTok<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe are just two moms who like to read books.\u201d<\/em><\/p>Ashley & Becca<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" For many modern buyers, subscription boxes are an exciting way to discover new products. For those unfamiliar with subscription boxes, they are monthly shipments sent directly to your door that contain an array of curated products related to a specific interest. 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Gathering the Pieces for <\/strong>Final Score<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Getting the Books for <\/strong>Final Score<\/em><\/strong> Made<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Final Score\u2019s<\/em><\/strong> Future<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Book Boxes with Gorham<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Order Your Final Score Book Box<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n