Welcome to JQ Editions

“I love pretty books. I love to look at them, and touch them, and most of all to read them. It’s been amazing to see all the gorgeous special editions that have been coming out lately in the romance genre. And honestly, why has it taken publishers so long to realize that romance fans are precisely the readers who would love pretty books? Sprayed edges, luxe covers, custom artwork. They make my heart so happy. But I’ve noticed that historical romance isn’t getting the star treatment. To which I respond: Not in my universe.”

- Julia Quinn

Welcome dear readers!

We are so thrilled to have you along for the JQ Editions journey as we start to build this wonderful community of historical romance lovers.

Whether you’ve joined us as a Kickstarter subscriber, signed up for our contact list on our website, or are simply curious, we are excited to welcome you to the official newsletter for JQ Editions, hosted here on Substack. Now that our Kickstarter is nearing to a close, this will be the main place to stay in touch as new books, announcements, interviews, and opportunities unfold, along with our website and social media pages. Diamond Club members, we are also working on something special for you.

This Substack is completely free, and every new post and update will be sent directly to your email inbox, just like on our Kickstarter page. You are welcome to opt out of these emails at any time.

As a reminder, JQ Editions is Julia Quinn’s curated romance book box, a new subscription box celebrating historical romance novels and the people who love them—featuring a handpicked mix of brand new titles, recent gems, and classics of the modern genre, with beautiful bespoke illustrations. They are made to display and be read over and over again.

Our 2026 lineup features The Last Lady B by Eloisa James and designed by Shea O’Connor; An Extraordinary Union by Alyssa Cole and designed by Lisbeth Checo; and Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase and designed by Ann Shen. Our first title will begin shipping later this summer! We can’t wait for you to fall in love with every line and design.

More to come soon! We will not be here every day or every week, but we will be here to celebrate every book. 💎

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