Global Reads - Welcome to Poland ENG

Welcome a new family member, friend, neighbor, or colleague... English-language editions of Polish books, a welcome print, and Polish sweets - all packed in an elegant black box, ready to be given as a gift.

Option 1: "Essentials"

A set of 5 books offering a cross-section of contemporary Polish literature across various genres. Featuring Olga Tokarczuk, Szczepan Twardoch, Stanisław Lem, Andrzej Sapkowski, and Remigiusz Mróz - ranging from the recent Nobel Prize winner through historical fiction, fantasy, and science fiction to a popular legal thriller.

A4 "Welcome to Poland" print

A5 print with a recipe for "ogórki małosolne" in English

Ptasie Mleczko (typical Polish chocolate-covered marshmallow soufflé)

Toruń gingerbread

Wooden Bookiversum bookmark 

Option 2: "Page-turners"

4 books for fans of fantasy and thrillers. Includes the "The Witcher" by Sapkowski, plus "The Tower of Fools" by the same author - proving there is more to Sapkowski than just "The Witcher". Also features 'Gril at midnight" by Katarzyna Bonda and "Final appeal" by Remigiusz Mróz.

A4 "Welcome to Poland" print

Śliwka Nałęczowska (chocolate-covered plum)

Two Prince Polo bars

Wooden Bookiversum bookmark 

Option 3: "Warsaw Noir"

A set for fans of dark, challenging stories. It won't show Poland at its best -or even from a neutral perspective -but it will reveal the traumas Poland is working through, and how, despite them, the country endures and grows more beautiful.

Four dark books set in Warsaw take the reader on a journey through the 20th century - from the tension-filled 1930s ("The King of Warsaw" by Twardoch) and the war years ("The Pianist' by Szpilman), through the communist 1980s - a time when being different was far from easy ("Swimming in the Dark'' by Jędrowski) -to the contemporary underworld of drug dealers ("Blinded by the Lights" by Żulczyk).

"Welcome to Poland" A4 art print

Krówki - Polish milk fudge candies 

Bookiversum wooden bookmark

Why are our boxes unique?

Title Selection - Each book is carefully read and selected to create a cohesive story – thematically and emotionally. This isn't a random selection, but a careful conscious choice prepared with a specific occasion, theme, and emotion in mind.

Beautiful Editions - We select books that are both aesthetically and functionally pleasing. Beautiful and durable. The books in our boxes are meant not only to be read, but also to be collected, shared and celebrated.

Thoughtful Additions - Every element is meaningful. Sometimes the connection to the books is immediately obvious, sometimes it's only revealed after reading, but it's never accidental. Everything has been chosen with heart and intention.

Custom-Designed Prints - Each box features its own unique print designed specifically for its theme, atmosphere, and story. These aren't random graphics, but illustrations printed on beautiful, textured, thick paper specifically for this particular set.

Bookmarks from a local artisan - These bookmarks are made in a small, local workshop. You can use them as they are, as they have been carefully polished, but you can also decorate them yourself – with markers, paints, or decoupage. It's a small, creative touch that adds a personal touch to the boxes.

Hand-Packed - Each box is assembled by hand, paying attention to detail, layout, filling, and aesthetics. We want the moment of opening to be part of the experience – beautiful, peaceful, and a celebration of the moment.

Collectible Aesthetics - Our magnetic boxes are durable, perfectly even, and designed to last for years. This isn't a box "just for one opening." It's a box that can be used to store writing utensils, trinkets, souvenirs, or kitchen accessories.

Ready-made Gift - Once removed from the shipping box, the box is ready to give – no additional packaging required. And if you'd like to add a card, well-wishes, or an added gift in an envelope , the magnetic closure allows you to open and close the box without leaving a trace.

Family Reading - Many adult boxes include supplements for children or have full-fledged children's equivalents. This allows you to explore shared passions and topics, each at an age-appropriate level.