This magazine is no longer being published and has not sent refunds to subscribers nor have they answered any of my or other subscribers’ emails. I can no longer recommend the publisher Hope for Women or any of their subscriptions or products.
I am a fan of magazines. I like them because I can skim it, read an article or two and pick it back up later, and of course look at the pictures. When I heard there was a new magazine about books and reading, I knew I had to check it out. Hope By the Book is the new magazine put out by Hope For Women Magazine LLC. Carrie Schmidt, Senior Editor states in the first issue that Hope By the Book is
“a magazine for avid readers by avid readers! We are excited to chat with you about authors, books, bookish quirks, and gift ideas.”
In the first issue, Anne Bogel, of the Modern Mrs. Darcy website and What Should I Read Next podcast shares her tips on budget-friendly reading, literary confessions, and other bookish fun. The rest of the magazine shares bookish ways to decorate for the holidays (this came out around Christmas time), books as gifts as well as other bookish gift ideas, and of course, book reviews in nearly every genre. This magazine has a Christian base so many of the books have a Christian publisher, but I promise they share books that you have already heard of including the popular BECOMING MRS. LEWIS by Patti Callahan. There is also an article by Kathie Lee Gifford discussing her newest book for children. The magazine ends with a delicious recipe from the cookbook, EAT AT HOME TONIGHT by Tiffany King.
The magazine isn’t excessively long and there were only three ads in the whole magazine which makes it much more readable in my mind. I was super excited when I saw this magazine featured and subscribed right away, but I had to wait until mid-January to receive it. Schmidt admits there were post office issues and when I emailed her, on the weekend, she responded right away and intended to get a new copy mailed right away. Then on Monday, my edition arrived in the mail, so there was no need. Schmidt assured me the next issue should arrive on time. I was just completely impressed with her response to my email and the customer service.
Hope By the Book Magazine’s next issue comes out this Spring and includes an interview with the beloved author, Debbie Macomber, tips for busy moms to fit in reading, and an interview with Rachel Hauck about her book becoming a movie. To subscribe to Hope By the Book, click HERE.
You can also check out Hope for Women magazine, HERE.
Subscribe now to get your Spring issue of Hope By the Book !
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thank you so much for the shout out 🙂
I ordered hope by the book for my daughter. has only received the first issue!! have emailed twice with no response! pleas do!!!!!!!!
I’m so sorry to hear this. I heard a few months ago that they were canceling the magazine and transferring our subscription to something else. But, I had forgotten about it and haven’t heard anything since. I wish I had an answer for you. I only received one issue. I am hopeful they will make things right for those who purchased a subscription.
Similar issue here. I only received the first issue and nothing since
At this point, I wouldn’t expect to receive any more issues, but I certainly would like a refund as I’m sure you would. All I can suggest is to keep emailing them.
My issue is the same as many of the above comments. I was getting emails occasionally but now have not heard from anyone for months.
I do not want a magazine in place I’d this.
I want a full refund of $24.95 which is what I sent over a year ago. You have not fulfilled the contract to me or obviously to a great many people.
Charlene, I understand your frustration as I am in the same boat. THIS IS NOT MY MAGAZINE. I only reviewed the magazine after paying for MY OWN subscription just like all of you. I have sent numerous emails to my contact there and have her nothing back. The parent company that published this magazine still exists, Hope for Women Magazine. Please contact them for more information. Maybe if enough of us send emails, they will respond.