Introducing Volume 2 of the Skylark Mixtape: DUBBED!

The second half of 2025 welcomes our next mixtape subscription series. Unlike our personalized subscription services, Skylark Mixtapes take a different approach. The six month subscriptions include one gift-wrapped book, together with a personal letter from the mixtape creator explaining why they have chosen each title. Every subscriber of a mixtape series receives the same book and letter. 

DEEP CUTS: Alex vol 1 focused on overlooked masterpieces and forgotten treasures. We loved finding a way to continue celebrating Alex’s stellar taste and the thrill of discovery. We especially treasured keeping him and his recommendations close, even as we all adjusted to his move to Boston. 

For the second half of 2025, Carrie will be sharing her passion for books in translation. In a world that seems both too small and too big, translated works are an opportunity to explore. Other countries have different trends in literature, different genres, different experiences. Reading works from these different countries, both fiction and non-fiction, is an exploration of others and the self. You discover how much humans are simply humans, even while letting your senses explore the approach in a new and unfamiliar way. Unlike DEEP CUTS, DUBBED will feature newly released in English works from six different authors in six different countries.

The added layer of a translator creates a unique experience. We hope you enjoy dipping into both the works of other countries and the incredible skill of those doing the work of translation.

Once again, when the subscription ends, we will wrap with an exclusive event at the shop to enjoy some beverages and discuss the books!

This half-year experience can be purchased by clicking here.