Find Your Next Great Read – Go on a Blind Date with a Book!

Ready for your next favorite book?
At Blind Date With a Book, we bring you fresh, secret picks every Thursday. No titles, no authors, just a teaser! They’re all books we have personally selected. These aren’t random titles. Every pick is something we’ve personally chosen because we think it’s worth unwrapping.

What makes us unique? We believe in the freedom to explore before you commit. If a hint looks interesting, reveal the book. Then decide if you want to purchase, borrow from your local library, or support your favorite bookshop. Plus, most of our blind date books are available in digital and audio formats, so you can enjoy your new read your way.

Why wait? Find a surprise book now!

Want a Virtual Blind Date With a Book?

Blind Date With a Book isn’t just for physical copies! If you prefer eBooks, we also offer Blind Date With an eBook options. Get a surprise digital book based on your favorite genres and tropes—no shipping required. For more information, check out our guide to virtual blind dates with ebooks.

How Blind Date With a Book Works

1. Choose a book that piques your interest and get ready for the reveal.
2. Click on the teaser or ‘Unwrap’, and the actual book cover will be unveiled, introducing you to your next reading adventure.
3. Find your match and get it from your local library, bookstore, or order it online!

P.S. If you really want to judge a book by its cover and skip over the teasers, browse our picks over at Bookshop.org. We get it. Blind dates aren’t for everyone. It’s also a great way to support indie bookshops!

New Surprises Every Week – Explore Our Latest Blind Date Picks!

Ready for Your Next Favorite Read?
Explore our latest picks across all genres and dive into fresh, exciting stories waiting to be discovered. They’re some of our favorite books, and we’re confident you’ll love them too!

  • #fantasy 1d

    Join fierce outlaws challenging injustice in a gripping tale of rebellion, loyalty, and the fight for freedom.

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  • #fiction 1d

    A failed bank robbery turns into an accidental hostage situation. No one handles it well.

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  • #horror 1d

    He’s supposed to be resting at a quiet country estate. Something in the walls has other plans.

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  • #scifi 1d

    A ship limps through deep space, low on resources and full of secrets. Something else might be on board.

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  • #graphicnovels 1d

    In a world where wishes are bought and sold, three lives cross paths at a Cairo kiosk. Some wishes are harder to live with than others.

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  • #romance 1d

    She agrees to a casual fling, thinking it’ll be simple. It’s not.

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  • #fiction 1d

    A woman walks away from everything and finds herself running a tiny bookshop. Nothing dramatic happens, but everything changes.

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  • #fiction 1d

    Three strangers, each carrying a loss, find themselves at turning points they didn’t ask for.

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What is Blind Date With a Book

You might have seen these in bookstores, with books wrapped in plain paper and just a few clues about what’s inside. The title and author stay secret until it’s purchased and unwrapped.

Here, we bring that same idea online. Each pick comes with a teaser — a short, spoiler-free glimpse into the story’s vibe, tropes, or themes. If it sounds like a match, you can click to reveal your “date.”

It’s all the fun of the surprise without the risk of buying something you’re not into. No covers. No spoilers. Just a chance to choose your next favorite read based on curiosity alone.

Discover Your Next Blind Date Book By Genre

Whether you’re in the mood for a heart-pounding mystery, an eye-opening nonfiction journey, or an escape to imaginative realms, your next surprise read is just a click away. Let the adventure unfold—no spoilers, just stories waiting to be discovered.

Mystery Books

Seek the hidden. Unravel secrets shrouded in shadows.

Historical Fiction Books

Journey back in time. Feel history come alive.

Nonfiction Books

Uncover truths. Gain wisdom from reality’s lessons.

Science Fiction Books

Venture into future worlds. Encounter alien innovations.

  • #graphicnovels 1d

    In a world where wishes are bought and sold, three lives cross paths at a Cairo kiosk. Some wishes are harder to live with than others.

    Unwrap Book
  • #graphicnovels 3w

    A Vietnamese American teen tries to come out to his parents using fairy tales they read together.

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  • #graphicnovels 5w

    It reads like someone trying to piece things together out loud. Not for drama, just to finally understand what happened.

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  • #graphicnovels 0y

    A hilarious blend of cosmic horror and friendship struggles, where a bachelor party takes a wild, unexpected turn.

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