Ever wished you could fall in love with a book without judging it by its cover? That's exactly the idea behind Blind Date With a Book, a surprise reading experience where the title and author stay hidden until you unwrap your mystery read.
Instead of spending forever browsing book reviews, comparing covers, and adding another 47 titles to your TBR list, you get to embrace a little mystery.
And the best part? You don't have to leave everything to chance.
At Bonded by Gigi, you can shop Blind Date With a Book online or visit our boutique in downtown Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. For just $15, you'll receive a brand-new, unread mystery book, with different ways to choose your next read depending on how you shop.
What Is Blind Date With a Book?
Blind Date With a Book is exactly what it sounds like: a blind date, but with a book instead of a person.
The book is wrapped to conceal its cover, title, and author. Instead of choosing your next read based on its cover design or bestseller status, you get to embrace a little mystery.
Maybe it's a twisty thriller you can't put down. Maybe it's a romance that gives you butterflies. Or maybe it's a story so unexpected that it becomes your next favorite.
That's part of the fun. You won't know until you unwrap it.
How Does Blind Date With a Book Work?
At Bonded by Gigi, your Blind Date With a Book experience depends on whether you're shopping online or visiting our Lake Geneva boutique.
Shopping In Person: Choose Your Book by Its Clues
When you shop Blind Date With a Book in-store, you can browse our selection of individually wrapped mystery books.
Each book features clues to help you decide which one might be your perfect match, without revealing the title or author.
You'll find:
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Genre: The type of story you're getting into.
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Publication year: When the book was originally published.
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Page count: Whether you're committing to a shorter read or a longer adventure.
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Setting: Where the story takes place.
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Vibe: A little hint at the overall mood, atmosphere, or feel of the story.
It's a little like reading a dating profile, except your potential match is a book!
Maybe you're in the mood for a moody mystery set in a small town. Maybe you want something with a little romance, a little chaos, or an atmosphere that draws you right in.
With multiple clues to guide you, the choice is yours. The actual book? Still a surprise!
Shopping Online: Choose Your Genre and Embrace the Mystery
Can't make it to Lake Geneva? You can still experience Blind Date With a Book from wherever you are in the United States.
When you order Blind Date With a Book online, you simply select your preferred genre.
Because our inventory is constantly rotating, individual book clues aren't listed online. Instead, we'll select a surprise book from our available inventory in your chosen genre.
You won't know the title, author, publication year, or setting ahead of time.
Just choose the kind of story you love and let the mystery unfold!
Can You Choose Your Genre for Blind Date With a Book?
Yes! At Bonded by Gigi, you can choose your preferred genre whether you're shopping online or in person.
Online, genre is the selection you make before receiving your surprise book.
In-store, you can take things a little further by comparing the publication year, page count, setting, and vibe clues on individually wrapped books.
Both options keep the title hidden while giving you a way to narrow down your next reading adventure.
Are Blind Date With a Book Gifts Worth It?
If you love reading and enjoy surprises, a Blind Date With a Book can be a fun alternative to buying a book the usual way.
Discover Something Unexpected
It's easy to get stuck reading the same authors, choosing books with familiar-looking covers, or reaching for whatever's trending.
A surprise book gives you a chance to try something you might otherwise overlook.
Make Reading Feel Like an Experience
There's something different about having a wrapped book waiting for you.
The mystery, the anticipation, the moment you finally see the cover — it turns choosing your next read into a little event.
Give a Gift That's Actually Fun to Open
Shopping for someone who already has a bookshelf overflowing with books?
A mystery book adds a playful element to an otherwise familiar gift. Instead of handing someone a predictable paperback, you're giving them a surprise to discover.
Of course, there's always the possibility that a frequent reader already owns the title or that the story isn't their favorite. That's part of the mystery!
Is Blind Date With a Book a Good Gift?
Absolutely! Especially for someone who loves reading but doesn't necessarily need another predictable present.
A wrapped mystery book can be a fun option for:
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Birthday gifts for book lovers
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Christmas presents and stocking stuffers
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Best friend gifts
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Book club gift exchanges
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Secret Santa presents
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Care packages
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Just-because surprises
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A treat-yourself gift for your own TBR pile
And because you can choose a genre, you're not completely guessing about what kind of story your recipient might enjoy.
Where Can You Buy Blind Date With a Book Online or in Lake Geneva, WI?
Looking for where to buy Blind Date With a Book? Bonded by Gigi offers both nationwide online ordering and in-person shopping in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.
Buy Blind Date With a Book Online
Our online Blind Date With a Book experience is simple: choose your preferred genre, and we'll select a surprise book from our rotating inventory.
Each $15 selection includes a brand-new, unread mystery book, with the actual title and author kept secret until you unwrap it.
Shop Blind Date With a Book Online at Bonded by Gigi — $15
Shop Blind Date With a Book in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Prefer a little more information before committing to your mystery read?
Visit Bonded by Gigi inside The Market of Lake Geneva in downtown Lake Geneva, WI.
Our in-store selection features individually wrapped books with clues revealing the genre, publication year, page count, story setting, and overall vibe.
Compare your options, find the clues that speak to you, and pick your next mystery read.
Because our selection is constantly changing, there's always the possibility of discovering something new.
And while you're here, explore everything else Bonded by Gigi has to offer, including permanent jewelry, our custom trucker hat bar, photo booth, nostalgic gifts, squishies, and other fun finds.
Frequently Asked Questions About Blind Date With a Book
What is Blind Date With a Book?
It's a wrapped mystery book that keeps the title and author secret until you open it, adding an element of surprise to choosing your next read.
Can I choose the genre when ordering online?
Yes! When ordering from Bonded by Gigi, you select your preferred genre, and we choose a surprise book from our available inventory.
What clues are included on the in-store books?
Our in-store Blind Date With a Book selections feature the genre, publication year, page count, setting, and a hint about the story's vibe.
Can I choose a specific book online using its clues?
No. Because our inventory is constantly rotating, online customers select by genre rather than choosing an individual book based on its clues.
Are the books new or used?
All Blind Date With a Book selections at Bonded by Gigi are brand-new and unread.
How much does Blind Date With a Book cost?
Each Blind Date With a Book at Bonded by Gigi costs $15.
Where can I buy Blind Date With a Book in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin?
You can shop in person at Bonded by Gigi, located inside The Market of Lake Geneva in downtown Lake Geneva, WI.
Can I order Blind Date With a Book online?
Yes! Bonded by Gigi offers Blind Date With a Book online, with shipping available throughout the United States.
Ready to Meet Your Next Mystery Read?
Whether you're treating yourself, shopping for your book-obsessed bestie, or searching for a gift that's a little more unexpected, Blind Date With a Book makes reading feel like an adventure.
Shopping online? Choose your genre, and let us surprise you.
Visiting Lake Geneva? Browse our wrapped books in person and find your match using clues about the genre, year, page count, setting, and vibe.
Either way, your next favorite story might be the one you never saw coming.
Shop Blind Date With a Book at Bonded by Gigi — Just $15
Or visit us inside The Market of Lake Geneva in downtown Lake Geneva, Wisconsin to pick out your mystery read in person.
Because sometimes the best stories are the ones you never saw coming.