Discover the story behind The Locked Library and the team who bring every beautiful edition to life.
We launched The Locked Library in November 2022 with a simple idea: fantasy books should feel as extraordinary as the stories they hold.
We're a book-only subscription box, curated by the brilliant imprints within HarperCollins Publishers. Each month, our team handpicks the very best reads and pairs them with exclusive finishes and artwork from some of our favourite illustrators. We want to create editions that feel genuinely special and worthy of their place on your shelf.
As our shelves grew, we opened more doors. In November 2024, we introduced The Forbidden Wing, our romantasy subscription where magic and romance intertwine. We’ve also expanded into Archive Editions, where beloved favourites are reimagined as stunning collectables, and The Locked Library Classics, where the most iconic books in literary history finally get the special edition treatment they deserve. Our most recent expansion has taken us straight into the hearts of readers with our romance subscription, Forever Yours.
Whether you're drawn to epic adventures, darker tales, swoony romantasy, or timeless classics, you're in the right place. Welcome to The Locked Library.
Discover Our EditionsOur Journey so Far
2022
The Locked Library Launches
We launched The Locked Library, our brand new monthly fantasy subscription box promising incredible stories and irresistible editions delivered straight to your door.
The Locked Library is our fantasy box, spanning all the fantasy genres you love, from epic to urban, dark to romantic.
2023
Our First Box Makes Its Way To Readers
In February 2023, our first box arrived with subscribers featuring our beautiful exclusive edition of The Thorns Remain by JJA Harwood.
Bewitching and threaded with fae magic, we thought this immersive fantasy would be the perfect book for our first box.
You can explore more of our past boxes here.
2024
Welcome To The Forbidden Wing
In November 2024, we launched The Forbidden Wing, our new romantasy only subscription. The Forbidden Wing focuses on the romance and magic woven tightly together, for readers who love their love stories set in fantastical worlds.
Our first book to feature in this subscription was The Last Raven by Helen Glynn.
February 2026
Introducing The Locked Library Classics
We introduced The Locked Library Classics with Bram Stoker’s Dracula, launching our new line of non-subscription special editions.
The collection is growing fast, with more announcements to come. Join us on Instagram and TikTok to discover what’s next and tell us which titles you’d love to add to your shelf.
July 2026
Welcome To Forever Yours
In July 2026, we announced Forever Yours, our new romance only subscription. Romance you'll fall for, from sweet slow-burns to irresistibly spicy love stories.
Our first box will be shipped out in October 2026.
The People Behind The Magic
The Locked Library is a true team effort, shaped by a group of book lovers with expertise across every corner of what we do – all united by a passion for beautiful special editions.
Robyn
Head of Special Editions
Most treasured book: My nan's copy of Pride and Prejudice... she caught me ripping some of the pages out when I was a baby.
Millie
Community Relationship Executive
Most treasured book: My original copy of Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare as it was the first book I bought for myself and it is now signed by the author.
Vanessa
Senior Publishing Operations Manager
Most treasured book: The World of Peter Rabbit set that came in a little box with a handle and a clasp that I used to take everywhere with me.
Fleur
Associate Publisher
Most treasured book: A glow in the dark proof of Stephen King's Sleeping Beauties.
Toby
Senior Designer
Most treasured book: My copy of Stay for a Spell signed by the author, Amy Coombe.
Sarah
Senior Designer
Most treasured book: My grandma's copy of Daphne Du Maurier's Rebecca from 1940.
Ilana
Junior Designer
Most treasured book: the 50th anniversary edition of To Kill a Mockingbird a friend got me for my 14th birthday!
Poppy
Designer
Most treasured book: Holes by Louis Sachar–the first YA book I ever read and still one of my favourites.
Megan
Designer
Most treasured book: My hardback edition of I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman.
Emily
Senior Production Controller
Most treasured book: My first copy of 1984 by George Orwell.
Francesca
Production Controller
Most treasured book: My Cecelia Ahern collection.
Joey
Production Controller
Most treasured book: The entire Chaos Walking series!
Millie
Assistant Editor
Most treasured book: my paperback copy of Captain Corelli's Mandolin that my dad gave to me.
Charlotte
Publisher
Most treasured book: A first edition of my favourite book The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood.
Jennie
Publishing Director
Most treasured book: A 1960s A format of Agatha Christie’sCat Among the Pigeons, the first Christie book I ever read and the start of my Agatha Christie collection.
Chloe
Senior Marketing Executive
Most treasured book: My special edition of The Pumpkin Spice Cafe by Laurie Gilmore
Sofia
Editorial Assistant
Most treasured book: One Hundred Years of Solitude with illustrations by my favourite Colombian artist.
Laura
Group Senior Growth Marketing Manager
Most treasured book: City of Masks by Mary Hoffman - it was the first book in a series that inspired my love of reading!
Penny
Digital Marketing Assistant
Most treasured book: My personally dedicated copy of Interloper by Kim Erin Cowley, my aunt wrote one of my favourite books!
A Few of Our Favourites
A Harvest of Hearts
Sale price£22.00
A Steep and Savage Path
Sale price£22.00
My Big Fat Vampire Wedding
Sale price£22.00
Our Vicious Oaths
Sale price£22.00
The Last Soldier of Nava
Sale price£22.00
Compass and Blade
Sale price£22.00
Check Out Our Latest Blog Posts
Grumpy sunshine, only one bed, and the romance tropes everyone’s talking about
Hi there, Romance readers have a language of our own. Say ‘only one bed’ to the right person and you’ll get a knowing look, because trope names are how we tell each other exactly what kind of love ...
What kind of romance reader are you?
Answer honestly, count up your letters, and I’ll tell you exactly what kind of romance reader you are.
September 2026 Locked Library Theme Reveal
Introducing our September Locked Library theme… Enemy of My Enemy A hardened hunter turned Knight Mage finds herself stuck in a war she can't walk away from, forced into close quarters with a Royal...
Got Questions?
Not sure about something? Take a look through our FAQs – chances are we've already got the answer you're looking for.
Where do you ship to?
Where do you ship to?
The Locked Library subscription is not able to ship to the US and Canada due to distribution rights.
The Forbidden Wing ships globally, including the US and Canada.
Website editions are subject to individual rights, so please check each announcement and we will clearly signpost where it ships.
How long will it take to get my orders?
How long will it take to get my orders?
We always aim to send the boxes within the designated month. This can be up to and including the last week of the month.
It also depends where you are based:
- UK: Around two weeks after the monthly closing date.
- International: Up to four weeks after the monthly closing date.
How do I get early access to sales?
How do I get early access to sales?
Early access is a subscriber only benefit that gives active subscribers an exclusive window to browse and buy website editions before they go on general sale.
Subscribers must be signed up to our newsletter to receive early access.