The Military Reading Room Transitions to Paid
Limited Time: Secure Your Subscription at Founding Rates
Readers,
First, thank you for being an integral part of The Military Reading Room! Since our launch in August, we’ve been inspired by our community's incredible support, engagement, and growth. With nearly 2,000 subscribers spanning all 50 U.S. states and 64 countries, we are humbled by the response and deeply grateful for every comment, share, and interaction you’ve contributed.
We’re excited to share important updates about our next steps, including our decision to transition to a paid subscriber model. This is a big milestone for us, and we want to be transparent about what’s changing and how it will affect you.
Why the Change?
Our vision for The Military Reading Room has always been ambitious: delivering high-quality content, including book reviews, author interviews, guest posts, podcasts, and more. As we expand in 2025, we aim to increase our posting frequency and offer exclusive benefits to our subscribers. To make this possible, we’re introducing a paid subscription model that will allow us to sustain and grow while rewarding the early supporters who have helped us get here.
What Does This Mean for You?
We’re excited to offer our early subscribers the opportunity to lock in the lowest rate possible by upgrading now. Paid memberships start at just $5/ month or $30/year, but this introductory rate will increase each month until it reaches $5/month or $50/year in June 2025.
To thank our most engaged subscribers, we’re also gifting a 6-month paid subscription to our Top 500 subscribers based on current engagement activity. If you’ve actively liked, commented, or shared our content, you may receive a complimentary paid subscription to enjoy all premium features through the first half of 2025.
By upgrading to a paid subscription now, you’ll not only secure full access to all our content—including our archives—but also lock in your rate for as long as your subscription remains active.
As a current subscriber, you have two options:
Upgrade to a paid subscription to retain full access and lock in the rate available when you subscribe.
Remain a free subscriber to access our free content.
Don’t wait—subscribing early ensures you’ll never pay more than the introductory rates available now! And keep engaging—you could be one of the 500 receiving a 6-month gift subscription!
Why Become a Paid Subscriber Now?
If you upgrade early, you’ll lock in our lowest introductory rates—just $5/month or $30/year—and secure that price for as long as you remain a paid subscriber. As an early supporter, you’ll help us accelerate our plans for exciting new content and features. Even if you get a gift subscription, it would be to your benefit to lock in the lower rate.
Special Rewards for Engaged Subscribers
We value your active participation! During the coming months, we’ll roll out rewards for our most engaged readers, including referral bonuses and other recognition programs. Stay tuned for details!
Paid Subscription Rollout Schedule
January: $5/month or $30/year
March: $5/month or $35/year
April: $5/month or $40/year
May: $5/month or $45/year
June: $5/month or $50/year
FAQ
What happens if I do nothing?
Your free subscription will remain intact.
Can I become a paid subscriber now?
Yes! You can lock in our lowest rate—just $5/ month or $30/year—today. This rate will be yours for as long as your subscription remains uninterrupted.
Are there incentives for active subscribers?
Absolutely! We have introduced rewards for referrals and active participation.
Thank you for being part of our journey. Together, we’re building a community of readers, thinkers, and leaders passionate about military history, strategy, and leadership.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to let us know. We’re here to help and are excited about what’s ahead!
Warm regards,
Dave & Phil
The Military Reading Room
