I just don’t have much storage space, so unless I plan to keep them I don’t spend much… so it’s easier emotionally to give them away when I’m done. ???
I probably worded my question wrong. There are book stores out there usually the smaller chains. They will take a book and wrap it and newsprint or a wrapping paper of sorts so you cannot see the cover. In a sense you would not be judging a book by it’s cover. Then they write a small description on the wrapping and they have it for sale to see if anybody would buy the blind date with a book do you see?
I used to, and loved it. Until they changed the policy, started messing up the intro lines, and wrapping up random books from series. They were all 10-50% cheaper than from the shelf, and I wasn’t biased because of how they look or some superficial little detail. It was like christmas every time ^^
I don’t think so. I am selective and I would hate to get a book only to find out I would not read it. That would be taking it away from someone who would really enjoy it.
Yes, I would. But here’s my problem with it…. most of the time the description has nothing to do with the book at all. But still if it’s not my cup of tea I will trade it in.
Our public library did it–they wrapped up their own books, and they were checked out and returned like regular library books. I would do it for free, but probably wouldn’t pay for such uncertainty ?
They do that sometimes at one of the Libraries I got to. I think it’s a GREAT idea. Cause even though the quote says: “Don’t Judge A Book By It’s Cover” sometimes I do…in good and bad ways.
I don’t understand this question (??)
Seems simple enough: Is prostitute roulette worth exchanging one of your favorite books.
Oh, judging by the comments I was a bit off. Don’t I feel silly.
Nope….I tried once and got screwed
That bad huh?
Yes. But it was also through Etsy. So I might be willing to try a different venue
Oh maybe they were just getting rid of boring books
I never received the item….
That’s wrong!!!! They should not be doing business
There are bookstores that sell wrapped books, with a small written description on it. You cannot see the cover you buy blindly. Blind Date would you?
Given how fast and voracious a reader I am, probably.
I totally would too, unless the prices were too high. Voracious, but cheap reader here. LOL
Our library is doing this exact thing this month. They give you some small clues, but you do not know the book until you check it out.
Kind of a fun concept. Gives an heir of mystery
Mine doesn’t tell you ANYTHING about the books
I don’t think so. Besides, the books I’ve been into lately are not widely available in normal bookstores ?
True
I would do it from a library, but I wouldn’t spend money on it because I’m quite the Scrooge with what books are worth purchasing.
Well understandable when you have a book budget
I just don’t have much storage space, so unless I plan to keep them I don’t spend much… so it’s easier emotionally to give them away when I’m done. ???
True!
May try it once
Me too!
I am not a gold digger, but I can’t imagine dating someone who couldn’t afford to purchase his own book
I probably worded my question wrong. There are book stores out there usually the smaller chains. They will take a book and wrap it and newsprint or a wrapping paper of sorts so you cannot see the cover. In a sense you would not be judging a book by it’s cover. Then they write a small description on the wrapping and they have it for sale to see if anybody would buy the blind date with a book do you see?
I agree with some other people, I might try it if my local library did it. I guess I can try to read “normal” books again
A lot of used book stores do this– so you don’t have to spend as much! I personally think it’s a lot of fun!
I like the gamble too ?
Okay, from a used bookstore I might be more inclined…!
Buy? I’m not agaisnt it, but I would proably never do so. Rent or gift? LET ME HAVE ALL OF THE BOOKS.
I do it all he time
I used to, and loved it. Until they changed the policy, started messing up the intro lines, and wrapping up random books from series. They were all 10-50% cheaper than from the shelf, and I wasn’t biased because of how they look or some superficial little detail. It was like christmas every time ^^
I was wanting to try a blind date book… can’t find them tho
@Tessa thanks
Welcome!
It’s really fun, i haven’t gotten a book yet that wasnt good. Some are not really my style, but still a good book.
i will deff check it out it sounds fun
Probably not. I am actually kind of picky.
I don’t think so. I am selective and I would hate to get a book only to find out I would not read it. That would be taking it away from someone who would really enjoy it.
Good point
I’m not sure if I would buy one, but maybe borrow one from the library if they did it.
No
No, but if they’re free i get them!
I did loved them
I’m running one of these at our town arts and music festival later in the year. I’m hoping people will donate wrapped books of their own and take one.
Yes!
It’s fun!!! I say why not?? I’ve done it once and got a great book!! I would definitely do it again! 🙂
I would…. I have also seen the idea of putting your books on the shelf backwards then randomly choosing one
My library does it so no need to buy.
That’s cool!
You’re lucky!!!!!! I’ve asked my library 3 times if they could incorporate this idea and get turned down everytime I ask!!! 🙁
Yes
Absolutely
Yes
My library does the blind date thing so I don’t need to buy them
Yup!
Probably not
Yes, sounds like fun!
I have, from the UK ❤️
Yes!
I’ve spent a couple years reading indie authors, not much different, what a wild ride and I never know what to expect.
I’d definitely do it.
If it was cheap… and I had no unread books at home
Unless there was a list of the possibilities and genre options… No…I’m very picky.
I bought 3 from a company in England and had a friend send me a 4th
Yes, I would. But here’s my problem with it…. most of the time the description has nothing to do with the book at all. But still if it’s not my cup of tea I will trade it in.
I would it would be fun to be surprised. It might turn in to a great book.
Sounds fun
How about if the book was free, and you just had to pay media mail shipping?
No. Too many ‘ifs’. It’d be like going to a restaurant and telling the server to just surprise you with a meal. Who knows what you’d get.
Definitely.
absolutely! at least once!
Our public library did it–they wrapped up their own books, and they were checked out and returned like regular library books. I would do it for free, but probably wouldn’t pay for such uncertainty ?
I wouldn’t buy one, but I have signed one out of the library
Yes because I think the idea is amazing!!!
Yes
Yes sounds fun I’ve never heard of it before
Depends on the price.
@Joanna
I do a blind date book box! Very affordable compared to some of the book box’s out there and super fun! We have had some excellent reviews.
Take a peek for yourself.?
Here is our fb link. ??
https://facebook.com/blinddatewithabookbox
Yes
Yes, I love those.
As I posted above, I purchased a Blind Date with a Book item from the UK. Has anyone done this through a company in the US that they liked?
My local barnes and noble sells them
@Danielle thank you!
@Debbie they have a return guarantee too. So if it’s a book you’ve already read they’ll happily return or exchange it for you
Yes!
Oh yeah. I’ve bought many a “blind date” books, and they turn out not much better than real blind dates…give or take a few.
Lol
Never heard of blind date with a book.
What do you think of the idea?
My library is doing that this month.
Yes
Yes
They do that sometimes at one of the Libraries I got to. I think it’s a GREAT idea. Cause even though the quote says: “Don’t Judge A Book By It’s Cover” sometimes I do…in good and bad ways.