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ABOUT THE CLUB

History Book Club features a wide array of history topics including European & American history, Civil War, World War I & World War II, Ancient history, World history & more. Our board of esteemed professional historians review and recommend books to our members and are committed to finding, recommending and reviewing the best history books on the market.

As a member you'll save up to 40% off the publishers' edition prices and earn Bonus Credits towards even greater savings.

Need help? First, take a moment to refer to the Frequently Asked Questions section below. If you cannot find an answer to your question, send an email to customer service. We'd be happy to assist you.



As a member of History Book Club you'll enjoy these membership benefits:


A vast selection of History books on a wide range of topics including European & American history books, Civil War books, World War I books & World War II books, Ancient history, World history books & more.

Save up to 40% off publishers' edition prices on every book.

Earn Bonus Credits for every regular club-priced purchase redeemable for additional savings of up to 60%.

Recommendations and book reviews by professional historians plus 1st chapter excerpts and author interviews.

Receive a FREE club magazine with book reviews, exclusive features, special promotions and more!

Enjoy convenient shopping anytime and anywhere via the club magazine or on the club web site.

No cards to return when you respond online.

 General Questions

Who are we?
How can you offer such low prices on your books?
What books are available to History Book Club members?
What other book clubs is History Book Club affiliated with?

 Enrollment Questions

Why should I choose History Book Club?
How do I join?
What's the catch?
How can I trust History Book Club's recommendations?
How does the club work?
Can I return my selections if I am not satisfied?
What are Bonus Credits?
How do I become a Preferred Member?
I am not a resident of the United States; can I join the club?

 Questions on Billing & Shipping

How do I contact Customer Service?
What is History Book Club's Privacy Policy?
What are the total costs for my introductory books?
Is it safe to enter my credit card information on the web site?
How does credit card billing work?

Who are we?

Unlike your ordinary bookstore or massive online book site, History Book Club is all history, all the time. We are the only book club to bring you a board of esteemed professional historians who review and recommend books to our members. We are committed to finding, recommending and reviewing the best history books on the market: books that are insightful, readable, provocative, and always engaging.

How can you offer such low prices on your books?

History Book Club promotes and sells our products directly to you - our customers - avoiding the middleman. That’s why we’re able to offer our club members substantial savings off the publisher’s price on every book every day.

What books are available to History Book Club members?

HBC offers you a wide array of history titles, plus you’ll have special access to over 40 of their affiliate book clubs offering the best in fiction and nonfiction — best sellers, popular favorites, mysteries, thrillers, fitness, career, finance, gardening, cooking, home decorating and repair, crafts, children's, pets, history, classics, romance, sports, biographies and autobiographies, diet, exercise, reference, computers and the Internet, sexual intimacy, travel, self-help, how-to, beauty, health, inspiration and more. Once a member, you’ll have access to nearly 5,000 titles. Say goodbye to browsing through shelves and screen searching for something — anything — that interests you. We do the work so you can focus on reading great books not searching for them!

What other book clubs is History Book Club associated with?

We offer the best selection of books with clubs that span an impressive array of general and specialty interests.
You can choose from:

  • Black Expressions: Celebrate your culture and heritage with the best books by, for, and about African-Americans.
  • Book-of-the-Month Club®: A book service with better benefits - and up to 30% - 80% off publishers' edition prices.
  • BookPlanet Book Club: Give kids ages 6-12 books they will love - from fiction to first references.
  • Crafter's Choice: Make wonderful projects with crafting books, from quilting to scrapbooking.
  • Doubleday Book Club: Escape the everyday with exciting authors you love for less.
  • Doubleday Large Print Home Library: Relax with easy-on-the-eyes Large Print bestsellers at big savings.
  • The Good Cook: Savor and save on cookbooks by TV chefs and others, for gourmets and beginners.
  • HomeStyle Books: Make over your home...with do-it-yourself books for style and savings.
  • The Literary Guild: Bestsellers at the best prices - Always 50% off pubishers' edition prices.
  • The Military Book Club: Gear up for top-ranked books on warfare, from the ancient to the present.
  • Mosaico: Empower yourself with Spanish language books on self-help, sexuality, spirituality, and more.
  • Mystery Guild: Clue in to today's best mysteries, thrillers and true crime books, at a steal.
  • One Spirit: Be your best, with the best resources for the spirit, mind and body.
  • Quality Paperback Book Club: Softcover savings on bestsellers and more, at up to 45% off publishers' edition prices.
  • Rhapsody Book Club: Fall in love with romance books - for as low as $9.95 each.
  • The Science Fiction Book Club: Explore out-of-this-world science fiction and fantasy.

Why should I choose History Book Club?

History Book Club is your premier source for the finest history books in print. We offer you an expanded selection of the finest history books in print, all recommended by our board of professional writers and historians, so you know you’re reading the best that history has to offer. It starts with a truly amazing introductory offer: 3 books for $1 each (plus shipping and handling). We’ll also send you our durable, attractive History Book Club attaché, yours to keep free even if you choose not to join the club. Once you’re a member, you’ll enjoy regular prices up to 40% off publishers’ edition prices, as well as member-only sales with the lowest prices you’ll find anywhere. The special introductory offer is only the beginning. As a member, you’ll receive a new issue of our History Book Club Review once every three weeks. Each issue offers about 150 of the best books from all areas of history, including many History Book Club exclusive publications not available in stores. You will also have full access to the member-only History Book Club website, which features a wide array of history titles, plus special access to the collections of other premier book clubs like Book-of-the-Month Club and Quality Paperback Book Club. All told, you get access to nearly 5,000 titles — and you can use those titles to satisfy your HBC members’ commitment. As a member, you can also take advantage of online-only sales, read exclusive author interviews, and enjoy other opportunities to learn about and interact with your favorite historians.

How do I join?

1. Make your selections from our online catalog and review the items in your shopping cart.
2. Fill out the form with your address and agree to our risk-free membership by marking the checkbox next to YES.
3. Complete the billing and shipping information, then click the SUBMIT ENROLLMENT button to JOIN.
It’s as easy as that!

What's the catch?

All we ask is that you purchase books from us. The Membership Agreement outlines the number of books you need to purchase as well as other important details about this great offer.

How can I trust History Book Club's recommendations?

Our distinguished board of historians - including such eminent scholars as William C. Davis and Elliot West - painstakingly review thousands of books a year from top authors and publishers. They recommend only those titles which deliver the best in accuracy, insight, and historical writing. Quality is never a question with History Book Club; you can rest assured that every book we offer truly is the best that history has to offer

How does the club work?

You’ll receive the History Book Club Review once every three weeks (17 times a year), each with a selection of about 150 books to choose from. You may order using the reply card that comes with the catalog or on our History Book Club members’ website. In each issue, we also recommend an Editors’ Choice, a book which we believe is of such importance and reading pleasure that it is a must-have for everyone with an interest in history. If you wish to receive an Editors’ Choice, do nothing and we will send it to you. If you prefer not to receive an Editors’ Choice, simply return the reply card with your instructions by the date specified. If you would like to return an Editors’ Choice because you had less than 10 days to review our catalog, you may return it and pay nothing.

Can I return my selections if I am not satisfied?

If you are dissatisfied with any of your selections for any reason, you may return them within 10 days and owe nothing at all.

What are Bonus Credits?

Bonus Credits are another way you’ll save on great history titles as a History Book Club member. You’ll earn a Bonus Credit with every History Book Club selection you order at club price after your introductory offer, unless otherwise noted. With just 4 Bonus Credits (or 3 for Preferred Members) you can take any book (except for the Editors’ Choice) for up to 60% off the publisher’s edition price. Your Bonus Credits will be noted on the reply form we mail with every catalog or online at www.historybookclub.com

How do I become a Preferred Member?

You’ll join our Preferred Member program once you order six books at Club Price. Preferred Members enjoy benefits such as:

  • A Savings Certificate redeemable for 50% off the publisher’s edition price on any item
  • The opportunity to take any book for up to 60% off the publisher’s edition price with just 3 Bonus Credits
  • Express delivery for less than the regular members' rate
  • Free gift wrapping for orders of $25 or more

I am not a resident of the United States; can I join the club?

At the present time only residents of the United States and those who are active U.S. military personnel living overseas (with APO/FPO addresses) can be members of the Club.

How do I contact Customer Service?

Just send an e-mail to customer service.

What is History Book Club's Privacy Policy?

You don't have to worry about privacy as all our transactions as well as your personal information is encoded and protected using Secure Sockets Layering (SSL) technology, the Internet standard for secure transactions. Click Here to view our entire Privacy Policy - Terms and Conditions

What are the total costs for my introductory books?

For your introductory package, the shipping and handling charges will be $5.74 for the first item, and $1.99 for each additional item plus tax where applicable. Counts as two selections will be billed as two separate books. Shipping and handling charges cover all associated costs and services, including labor, materials, packaging and postage.

Is it safe to enter my credit card information on the web site?

Yes. In addition to the security benefit of password authentication, we use Secure Server Software (SSL) to maintain the safety and privacy of your information. SSL is the industry standard and the most effective way to conduct secure commerce transactions. It encrypts all of your personal information, including credit card number, name, and address, so that it cannot be read as the information travels over the Internet. Whenever you see a URL that begins with https://, you are using SSL.

How does credit card billing work?

Your credit card will be charged when your selections are shipped. Your credit card will only be charged for this order. We will NEVER charge your credit card for any purchase throughout your membership without your prior authorization. If you receive featured selections automatically, your credit card will not be charged unless you explicitly authorize us to use your card as payment.

Do you have questions about your account, your order, or club policies? Please review the questions and answers in the categories above to see if your question (and its answer) is among them. If you have any additional questions, contact customer service.





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