Blind Date With a Book: A Cozy Surprise for Book Lovers

A surprise worth unwrapping with beautifully wrapped mystery books curated by genre.

What Is a Blind Date With a Book?

Choose a Genre

Each book is new or very gently pre-loved, carefully picked based on your chosen genre

Unwrap the Surprise

Every gift includes thoughtful extras: bookmarks, quality tea bag, ribbon, one sentence book description, pen or highlighter, stickers, and bookmarks

Enjoy Your Read

And turn reading into a cozy moment of anticipation, comfort, and delight

A Thoughtful, Cozy Reading Experience

Cozy Evenings

This is made for slow evenings, cozy corners, and readers who enjoy the feeling of slowing down. Whether it’s part of a self-care ritual, a quiet night in, or a mindful break from screens, a blind date with a book invites you to settle in and enjoy the moment.

Self-Care Rituals

This is made for slow evenings, cozy corners, and readers who enjoy the feeling of slowing down. Whether it’s part of a self-care ritual, a quiet night in, or a mindful break from screens, a blind date with a book invites you to settle in and enjoy the moment.

Slow Living Moments

This is made for slow evenings, cozy corners, and readers who enjoy the feeling of slowing down. Whether it’s part of a self-care ritual, a quiet night in, or a mindful break from screens, a blind date with a book invites you to settle in and enjoy the moment.

The Perfect Gift
for Every Kind of Reader

It works just as well as a personal treat as it does a meaningful gift, which is why people often pick one up “just because.”

A Unique Book Gift
for Any Occasion​

Choose Your Mystery by Genre

Each book is chosen with care based on your selected genre, making every blind date feel personal while still keeping the surprise intact.

Choose Your Mystery by Genre

Classic Literature

Historical Fiction

Science Fiction

Fantasy

Romance

Mystery

Children's Literature

Christmas Fiction

Each book is chosen with care based on your selected genre, making every blind date feel personal while still keeping the surprise intact.

A Unique Book Gift for Any Occasion

Birthday

Holiday

Graduation

Just Because

Birthday

Holidays

Graduation

Just Because

A blind date with a book makes a memorable birthday gift, a cozy holiday surprise, or a thoughtful gesture for teachers, graduates, and book lovers of all kinds. It’s the kind of gift people remember because it feels intentional, not rushed.

Curated With Care
by Front Porch Books

Front Porch Books is built around two simple loves: books and people. Every blind date is hand-wrapped and thoughtfully paired with small, cozy extras like bookmarks, tea, and little surprises that make the experience feel special. Nothing here is chosen by an algorithm, only by someone who truly loves stories and gift-giving.

About the Maker

Front Porch Books grew out of a lifelong love of reading and the quiet moments books create between people. From raising children with a love of stories to sharing that feeling with others, this craft is about connection, care, and the warm comfort of settling down with a good book. The thoughtful wrapping and small gifts reflect a joy in beauty, surprise, and making someone feel seen.

Tania Pregl
Founder and Soul of Front Porch Books

Ready for a Blind Date with a Book?

Choose your genre and let the surprise begin.