“Everyone should know about this membership opportunity. You’re expanding the world!”
– Meg Linton, member since 2023
Why join?
As a member, you’ll receive exceptional international books delivered to your door all year long. You also enjoy a discount when shopping here on our Archipelago site.
Memberships offer more than discounted books. They provide vital sustenance for our publishing program. Our members are some of our most enthusiastic advocates, and it brings us joy to share our new titles with them each season. Enjoy wonderful writing from near and far while supporting daring and necessary literature in translation.
“You are doing amazing work and this last year has given me a deep love of Archipelago Books, and books in translation in general. Thank you for that!”
– Eric Meisberger, member from 2022 to 2023
“A book from Archipelago is truly a delight, an act of serendipity. I learned that word when I was 17 and treasure it, using it on rare occasions. Opening a parcel containing a new and beautifully presented book from you is one of those events.”
– Annette Holman, member since 2023
Membership Plans
Islet
Copies of each new Archipelago title before they hit bookstores
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25% discount at the Archipelago bookstore
Constellation
Copies of each new Archipelago title plus one backlist title from our catalog of more than 240 books.
We can curate your backlist selections for you, or you can let us know which books in particular speak to you.
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25% discount at the Archipelago bookstore
Gift
Take a friend or loved one on a literary journey! Each gift recipient receives a one year membership, at either the islet or constellation level.
Note: These memberships expire one year after purchase, so if you’d like to try out our membership for just one year, you can purchase a gift membership for yourself.
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25% discount at the Archipelago bookstore
Digital
Digital members receive an email on the publication date of each of our new titles with a link to download the pdf and epub versions of our titles.
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25% discount at the Archipelago bookstore
Memberships are paid either monthly or annually and renew automatically each month or year, respectively, after they begin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer international memberships?
Yes! It costs us between $40 – 120 USD per package to send books abroad. We subsidize as much of these shipping fees as we can, but we do add an international shipping fee of $25 per month—or $180 per year, if you choose to pay annually—to the regular membership fees. The exact amount of these shipping fees get adjusted on our website based on your address, so you can plug in your shipping address and see how the cart changes for you.
How many books can I expect in a calendar year?
Throughout a calendar year, members can expect to receive between 12 and 14 new titles. Our constellation members will receive between 24 and 48 books total, with one backlist (previously published) book paired to each new title they receive.
We publish the majority of our books in the Fall and Spring, with fewer titles coming out between May and September. If you feel like you’re waiting longer for books during those months, please bear with us! Our membership mailings are not on a strict one-book-per-calendar-month schedule.
How do I choose my own backlist titles as a constellation member?
Notify us of books you’d like to receive by filling out the comments field of your initial memberships order, or simply email your selections any time after placing your order to Jillian at: [email protected].
I already own many Archipelago titles. How do I avoid duplicates if I want to join as a constellation member?
Let us know what Archipelago titles you already have in the comments section of your initial order, or email a list of your library to Jillian at: [email protected]
I'm already a member, but need to update my payment method. How?
To update your payment method, log in to your account. Once there, select “My Subscription” and then click “Change Payment” and add a new payment method as prompted. Please also take care to delete the expired payment method, as the website will sometimes charge the expired payment method by mistake.
If you have any questions, concerns or updates regarding your membership (changing your shipping address or, if you’re a constellation member, requesting specific backlist titles, etc.) please don’t hesitate to reach out to our memberships coordinator, Jillian Kravatz at: [email protected]
My payment isn't going through on the site. Can you help?
All payments on our site are handled securely via Stripe. Try using a different card, or, failing that, open our website on a different browser (Chrome, Safari, Edge or Firefox). If still no luck, email us at [email protected] and we will contact you to help resolve the issue.
I want to join for one year without my membership automatically renewing. What should I do?
Our islet and constellation memberships automatically renew, but the gift memberships expire one year from the initial purchase date. If you’d prefer to make a one-time payment and subscribe for a single year alone, you can do that by purchasing a gift membership for yourself.
How do I support you in a sustained way without receiving each title in the mail?
If you’re just looking for a way to support the press on an ongoing basis but don’t wish to receive any books in the mail, please consider setting up a recurring monthly donation on our support page. If it’s just a matter of dwindling shelf space, consider joining us as a digital member!
How do I cancel my membership?
To cancel your membership, log in to your account and click “My Subscription” in the menu. Then press the orange button to cancel your membership. If you are having trouble, drop Jillian a line at: [email protected].