The UK's First Personalised Pre-loved Children's Book Subscription
From Newborn to Age 12
Free UK delivery 📮 Halloween & Christmas boxes available to pre-order today 🎃🎄
Memberships designed to grow with your child (Up to age 12)
Here's what other parents have to say..
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A truly special book service for little readers
My son absolutely loves his curated book packages; they’re always so thoughtfully put together and perfectly tailored to his interests. You can tell how much care goes into sourcing each book; Millie even messages when she’s found something she knows he’ll love, which makes it feel so personal.
Excellently curated, environmentally conscious book subscription
The Second Life Library is a brilliant small business. My little one LOVES reading books together but it was becoming more of a challenge finding great ones apart from the obvious choices we already have. Millie curates personalised boxes based on your little one’s interests so for us- cats, everyday adventures and absolutely nothing scary. We’ve had four boxes now and they’ve all been great, this month there was even an extra little book in our parcel too. Such a well thought out, beautifully packaged and environmentally conscious option. My daughter also loves getting her very own parcel each month.
Our daughter loves her new books!
I have ordered from the second life library a couple of times now for my friends childrens birthdays and have received messages confirming how brilliant a present it is every time. Each book choice has been spot on even with the most basic guidance at order placement. I will continue ordering for many more friends and relatives little ones in future!
Hand-picked, age-appropriate books
For busy parents & thoughtful gifters
Personalised based on your child's interests & hobbies
A regular delivery of two brilliant children's books & one book for the adult in their life.
Plans are completely flexible, pause or cancel anytime.
Seasonal
1. Choose their age
Leave any hobbies or interests in the checkout notes and we will further customise their boxes!
2. We curate their box
We carefully select 3 books they'll genuinely enjoy, include little extras and carefully package their box
3. Unwrap the gift of reading
Your first box will arrive in the post, including a hand written note
One-off boxes available now
180+ trees saved
7000+ books saved from landfill
Female founded
By age 5, children who are read to regularly hear 1.4 million more words than those who don’t
Why the Second Life Library?
💰 Save money compared to buying new books
❗️Make reading exciting as children receive personalised deliveries
♻️ Eco-friendly choice that teaches children sustainability
⭐️ No overwhelm - we do the choosing for you
📚 Reduce clutter without compromising on quality
⏰ Flexible subscription that fits real family life
Perfect for:
Busy parents developing a reading habit
Eco-conscious families
Children who race through books
Gift-givers looking for something meaningful
Delivered to your door, every month
Curiosity and excitement builds as your little one receives a personalised delivery
Screen-free time
Enjoy offline fun discovering new authors, stories and illustrations, guaranteed to spark your little one's imagination
A gift they'll enjoy again and again
Our flexible subscription allows you to change your delivery frequency or cancel anytime
