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!

  • #lgbtq+ 2d

    She’s a loner until a spell goes right and suddenly she’s got power

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  • #beachreads 2d

    It’s the kind of love story that makes you believe people can actually grow and figure things out, even if it takes a minute. Cozy without being cheesy.

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  • #fiction 2d

    It’s about a woman trying to understand the version of someone she loved—and maybe never really knew.

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  • #memoir 2d

    It sounds ridiculous, but it’s actually about joy. About letting yourself care deeply about something, even if people think it’s silly. Especially if they do.

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  • #romance 2d

    She’s pretty sure her new neighbor isn’t a serial killer… probably.

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  • #fantasy 2d

    This one’s got a wild premise, but it’s not really about the dragons. It’s more about the things women aren’t allowed to say out loud.

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  • #fiction 2d

    It’s a heist story, but it’s also about identity, art, and who gets to own history. Sleek, thoughtful, and full of tension.

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  • #thriller 2d

    A reunion at their old college goes exactly how you hope it wouldn’t.

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  • #fiction 2d

    There’s something off from the beginning, but it’s the kind of off you can’t look away from. The more you read, the more uncomfortable it gets, and somehow that’s exactly what makes it so good.

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  • #memoir 2d

    A heartfelt exploration of identity, loss, and connection through the comforting power of food and family.

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  • #scifi 2d

    Two kids, centuries apart, drawn into the same strange and haunted story.

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  • #beachreads 2d

    This romance will make you grin for no good reason the whole time you're reading it.

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  • #youngadult 2d

    A tense, unsettling story about girlhood, control, and what happens when you're not supposed to survive.

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  • #chicklit 2d

    A single woman in New York inherits an unexpected list and decides to actually follow it. Sexy, heartfelt, and a little wild, this one’s about self-discovery, confidence, and figuring out what really matters.

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  • #chicklit 2d

    Set in a beach town full of nosy neighbors, new beginnings, and unexpected friendships. Both heartwarming and hilarious.

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  • #youngadult 2d

    She just wants to make art and stay out of the fight. But the fight keeps showing up anyway.

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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.

  • #lgbtq+ 2d

    She’s a loner until a spell goes right and suddenly she’s got power

    Unwrap Book
  • #lgbtq+ 2w

    Feels like a mashup of a classic tournament arc and a found-family road trip.

    Unwrap Book
  • #lgbtq+ 2w

    Quiet and beautifully written. It’s more about the ache of getting close to someone than the rush of falling in love.

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  • #lgbtq+ 2w

    Magic, murder, and a whole lot of flirting, all stuck on a ship.

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