We continually screen thousands of advance reading copies to pick books of literary merit and potential of being collectible. After we select a title, that month's chosen author signs it, and we send a copy to you.

Over the years, many of the world's most respected and best known writers have signed for us, including John Updike, Philip Roth, Richard Russo, Isabel Allende, Paul Auster, Pat Conroy, Edna O'Brien, and Anne Rice. We may be even more proud to have showcased emerging stars like Kathryn Stockett and her amazing book, The Help, before anyone ever heard of her or it. A signed first edition is now selling for $1,000.

We mention discovering great writers because one of the aims of this club is to add value to your book collection. This is made possible because club members only pay regular retail price for all titles. Although we cannot guarantee that the value of any of these selections will skyrocket to more than 200 times original retail price, as did a few of Pat Conroy's early titles, we can tell you that almost every Alabama Booksmith Signed First Editions Club choice has already increased in value, some as much as 200%, and several as much as 400% to 4,000%!

When you join this exclusive club, you won't pay a dime extra. We select only the best books, but you have the option of skipping any two each year.