Intro
Discover the joy of surprising yourself or a loved one with the mystery of a new story! “Blind Date With A Book” has become a beloved concept around the world, offering readers an opportunity to choose books based not on their covers, but on intriguing teasers. If you’re looking to recreate this enchanting experience, you’re at the right place. Follow our guide below, and choose from our exclusive range of free templates inspired by locations from around the globe!
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Exclusive Free “Blind Date With A Book” Templates
Inspired by a few of our favorite locations across the world, these templates are designed to add an extra layer of charm to your book dates. Click on the desired location to download the PDF or JPG format.
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How To Create Your Own “Blind Date With A Book”
- The Classic Wrap:
- Materials Needed: Kraft paper (brown paper), dark ink or a felt pen.
- Steps:
- Neatly wrap your chosen book in the kraft paper, ensuring that no part of the actual book is visible.
- Write an intriguing teaser or a short description of the book. This can be about the book’s theme, characters, or a significant element of the plot without giving too much away.
- Place the wrapped book on your bookshelf or gift it to someone special!
- The Bulleted Tease:
- Materials Needed: Kraft paper, dark ink or a felt pen, bullet point doodle (dots, hashtags, hearts, plus symbols, checkmarks, etc.).
- Steps:
- Wrap the book as mentioned above.
- Instead of a single description, list 3-5 enticing bullet points about the book. These can be about the main plot points, characters, or even the emotions the book evokes.
- Display your artful wrap!
- The Detailed Date:
- Materials Needed: Kraft paper, dark ink or a felt pen.
- Steps:
- Wrap the book as before.
- Mention the genre of the book at the top.
- Write down who it’s recommended for (e.g., “For fans of thrillers”, “For romance lovers”, etc.)
- Pen down the intriguing first line of the book to pique interest.
- Your detailed date book is ready!
- The Rating Reveal:
- Materials Needed: Kraft paper, dark ink or a felt pen, star stickers (optional).
- Steps:
- After wrapping the book, write a teaser or description.
- Below, add a star rating (out of 5) without revealing the title. This way, the reader knows the book is highly regarded but remains in suspense about its title and content.
In Conclusion
Whether you’re setting up a book date for yourself, gifting a mystery read to a friend, or even organizing a unique book sale, the “Blind Date With A Book” experience is bound to be a hit. Use our templates and tips to create memories and share the joy of reading in a fun, novel way!
Looking for more ideas and guides? Don’t forget to check out our “How to Start a Book Club” guide for insights into creating your own reading community!