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!

  • #poetry 1d

    Grief, memory, and queerness collide in poems that feel like they’re whispering secrets and shattering glass at the same time. It’s tender and brutal, sometimes on the same page.

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  • #youngadult 1d

    There's a ghost dog!

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  • #mystery 1d

    She’s a fiercely independent Victorian lepidopterist with a murder on her hands and no patience for nonsense. It’s witty, fast-paced, and a little flirty, with just enough danger to keep things interesting. Plus it's the start of a series!

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  • #beachreads 1d

    It starts with a solo trip to a remote island, meant to be a reset, but nothing goes quite as planned. Cozy, romantic, and just the right amount of messy.

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  • #fiction 1d

    A quirky tale about friendship, fresh starts, and figuring out adulthood amidst chaos and awkward moments.

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  • #lgbtq+ 1d

    A trans woman in a dead-end relationship steals her ex’s car and hits the road.

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  • #fiction 1d

    She wasn’t looking to get involved, but one voice pulled her in and upended everything. This one leans strange.

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  • #romance 1d

    She’s great at writing love stories but not so great at living one. This one pulls you in with charm.

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  • #fantasy 1d

    A man wakes up in a world he doesn’t recognize, with memories that don’t quite fit.

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  • #fiction 1d

    One summer day forces a lifetime of memories to the surface. It's quiet and tense.

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  • #thriller 1d

    She spends her nights investigating unsolved crimes for her blog, but one case pulls her deeper than expected.

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  • #chicklit 1d

    A summer filled with mistaken identities, unexpected love, and a journey of self-discovery awaits. Perfect for lighthearted romance lovers!

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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.

  • #darkromance 3w

    Working at a scandalous theater where monsters perform in more ways than one sounds like a setup for chaos, and it is, but this one’s surprisingly tender too. If you like your romance with claws, consent, and complications, this one's for you.

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  • #darkromance 0y

    Love, loss, and the connections that save us, even when they hurt.

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  • #darkromance 0y

    Bound by lies and betrayal, a woman enters a dangerous marriage where passion and peril are intertwined.

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  • #darkromance 0y

    He’s dangerous, intense, and definitely not here for small talk. If you like your romance with teeth, this one bites.

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