Find Your Next Great Read – Take 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!

What makes us unique? We believe in the freedom to explore before you commit. Get a sneak peek of your book with a hint, and then decide if you want to purchase, borrow from your local library, or support your favorite bookshop. Plus, most of our picks 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.

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!

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Learn how Blind Date with A Book works

How Blind Date with a Book Works

Browse through our carefully curated selection of wrapped books, each accompanied by an intriguing teaser and genre.

  1. Choose a book that piques your interest and get ready for the reveal.
  2. Double-tap or click ‘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!

Ready for the Unveiling?

Embrace the suspense and excitement of a literary blind date. Will it be a mind-bending sci-fi, a riveting historical saga, or a gripping mystery? There’s only one way to find out. Start your unwrapping journey now and reveal the story that awaits.

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!

  • #romance 1d

    It’s got that “what if we got a second chance” kind of energy. Sweet and a little messy.

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  • #fantasy 1d

    Super vibey.

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  • #romantasy 1d

    It’s got vampires, power plays, and a relationship that shouldn’t work but somehow does.

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  • #youngadult 1d

    Small town. Creepy woods. Teenagers with secrets. It leans spooky, not silly.

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  • #romance 1d

    A romantic comedy of errors.

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  • #youngadult 1d

    There’s a girl covered in blood, a bunch of bodies, and no one can figure out what really happened. It’s eerie in the best way.

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  • #romance 1d

    It’s a romance, but not the neat kind. More like the kind that kind of wrecks you a little.

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  • #thriller 1d

    Set in a strip club, but it’s not what you think. Tense, thoughtful, and way more character-driven than most thrillers.

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  • #scifi 1d

    A young girl grapples with her mysterious powers and destiny, exploring themes of death, transformation, and belonging.

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  • #lgbtq+ 1d

    It’s about two girls trying to survive a world that wants them to stay quiet. And what happens when they stop.

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  • #thriller 1d

    A bunch of writers stuck in a creepy house with a mysterious host and high stakes. It gets weird.

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  • #lgbtq+ 1d

    Secrets! Smuggling! Flings! FEELS!

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  • #mystery 1d

    It’s a murder mystery, but everyone’s a woodland animal. Think Twin Peaks meets Redwall, but cozier.

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  • #memoir 1d

    Not a celebrity fluff piece. This one’s raw, clear-eyed, and more about survival than spotlight.

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  • #graphicnovels 1d

    Funny, sharp, and kind of devastating in that way honest conversations with your kid can be.

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  • #fiction 1d

    She’s transcribing sex therapy sessions when one voice starts to get under her skin.

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In 1912, both the Titanic sank and Oreo cookies were invented. 🚢🍪 Which made a bigger splash first #trivialovers #historyfacts

1912: A Year of Big Splashes

Oreos and the Titanic. What did history sink first?

Explore fascinating moments from history with Chronoodle, the daily game that puts your knowledge to the test. Can you get it right before the clock runs out? Start playing now to dive deep into the past.

Test Your Knowledge

Discover Your Next 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.

Introducing Sniff-A-Book!

Join the Waitlist for The World’s First Scratch-N-Sniff Blind Date With a Book. A truly One Of A Kind experience!

Join the Waitlist

1) Scratch and sniff each handpicked book
2) Like what you smell? Scan the QR Code to reveal the book.
3) If you like a book, get it from your local library, bookstore, or order it online!

QR Code Card Demo

A Handmade Card With Scratch-N-Sniff Scented QR Codes that Each Link to a Book Related to the Aroma!

  • #youngadult 1d

    Small town. Creepy woods. Teenagers with secrets. It leans spooky, not silly.

    Unwrap Book
  • #youngadult 1d

    There’s a girl covered in blood, a bunch of bodies, and no one can figure out what really happened. It’s eerie in the best way.

    Unwrap Book
  • #youngadult 2w

    A fantasy full of curses, masks, and complicated feelings. Gender and identity get the space they deserve here.

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  • #youngadult 3w

    Haunted house. Bad vibes. She’s not imagining it.

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