Can we give you a shoutout publicly?
On social, via email, etc. We never share your real name — only @reader.
The Love Collection
How do I know when I’ve earned a bookmark?
The moment you cross a milestone, your dashboard updates and the bookmark tile fills in. You’ll also get an email from RealHumans@theoreads.com, and if it’s your first one we’ll prompt you for a shipping address right then.
Your bookmark goes into that week’s print queue and ships the following week. You’ll get a second email — “your bookmark is on its way” — when it ships.
What counts as a completed story?
A story counts when you reach the end — 100% of the main story content. The moment the end-of-story prompt appears (asking if you’d recommend it and what you felt), you’ve completed it.
Paid stories count 2x towards points earned. Free stories count 1x.
✨ Mother's Day Special: Between May 1 (8pm CT) and May 10 (11:59pm CT), get 2x the regular points! (Free stories = 2 pts, Paid stories = 4 pts)
Re-reads don’t add to your count. A story you’ve already finished won’t count a second time if you come back to it.
This includes your first paid story that’s on us.
How do I add or update my shipping address?
You’ll be prompted via email when you earn your first bookmark. It’s also editable any time from the Shipping Address field on the top right of this page — scroll up to the dashboard section.
We only use your address for shipping bookmarks. Your real name is stored privately and never shown publicly. Only your handle is ever visible.
When will my bookmark arrive?
Bookmarks ship in weekly batches, with each week’s batch shipping out the following week. Most US addresses see them within 3–5 business days after that. Only residents of the Continental U.S. are eligible for this program at this time.
Every shipment includes a handwritten note from Parneet, Founder of Theo Reads.
Can I pick the color of my bookmark?
Yes. Every bookmark comes in three colorways: black with gold accents, red with black accents, and pink with black accents. You’ll pick your color at the milestone moment, before it goes to print.
What if I miss a week of reading?
You get two streak freezes every quarter, free and automatic. If you miss a week of reading, a freeze absorbs it silently — your streak stays alive and we’ll tell you after the fact.
If you’re out of freezes and miss a week, the streak resets to zero. No guilt, no penalty — start fresh whenever you’re ready. Freezes are never sold.
Can I earn bookmarks outside the US?
Only residents in the Continental U.S. are eligible for this program at this time.
Any questions? We’d love to hear from you at RealHumans@theoreads.com.