📚💌 BLIND DATE WITH A BOOK SWAP 💌📚

Ready to fall in love with a new book?

For this swap, you’ll send your partner a mystery book wrapped up so they cannot see the title or cover until they open it. Think of it as a little blind date… but with a book! ❤️

📖 THE SWAP

You will send 1 wrapped book + a few bookish goodies to 1 partner.

The book can be:

• New

• Gently used

• Paperback or hardcover

• Fiction or nonfiction

If sending a USED book; Please make sure the book is in good, clean, readable condition with no missing pages, strong odors, water damage, or excessive writing/highlighting.

💕 CHOOSING THE BOOK

Check your partner’s Swap-bot profile before choosing their book.

Try to select something that matches their favorite genres, interests, authors, or reading style.

Please avoid genres or topics your partner lists as dislikes.

The fun is keeping the exact book a surprise!

🎁 WRAP YOUR BLIND DATE

Wrap the book in kraft paper, wrapping paper, tissue paper, a paper bag, or another cute covering.

On the outside, write 3–5 clues about the book without revealing the title or author.

Your clues might include:

📚 Genre

✨ Mood or vibe

❤️ Romance level

🌶️ Spice level

👻 Scary or spooky level

📍 Setting

🕰️ Time period

💬 A few descriptive words

Examples:

Your Blind Date Is…

✨ Cozy & mysterious

☕ Small-town setting

🔍 Amateur detective

🐈 Includes a mischievous cat

💀 Murder…but make it cozy

🎀 ADD SOME BOOKISH GOODIES

Along with the mystery book, include at least 3 small goodies for your partner.

Ideas include:

• Bookmark

• Stickers

• Pen or cute writing utensil

• Sticky notes or page flags

• Decorative paper clips

• Notepad or memo sheets

• Washi tape samples

• Bookish quote card

• Postcard

• Tea bag, cocoa packet, or individually wrapped treat

• Small stationery item

• Mini note cards

• Reading tracker

• Book-themed ephemera

These do not need to be expensive. The goal is simply to make your partner’s package feel thoughtful, fun, and special.

💌 INCLUDE A NOTE

Please include a short note with:

• Your Swap-bot username

• The swap name

• Why you chose this book for your partner

Feel free to decorate your note or tuck in a favorite quote.

📦 SWAP DETAILS

Send: 1 wrapped mystery book + at least 3 goodies

Partners: 1

Swap Type: Type 3 – Package/Mail Swap

Book Condition: New or gently used

Goodies: Required

Theme: Sender's choice based on partner profile

⭐ RATING

Please rate your partner based on whether they followed the swap requirements — not whether the book ended up being your personal favorite.

If your partner sends:

✔️ One appropriately selected book

✔️ The book wrapped so the title is hidden

✔️ 3–5 clues

✔️ At least 3 small goodies

✔️ A note with their username and swap name

They have completed the swap requirements.

🚫 PLEASE DO NOT SEND

• Damaged or dirty books

• Books with strong smoke or mildew odors

• Children's books unless your partner specifically requests them

• Religious or political books unless they appear in your partner's interests

• Explicit or highly graphic books unless your partner indicates they enjoy them

• Broken, dirty, or obviously used-up extras

• Loose food items that are not individually wrapped

• A book your partner lists as already read, if their profile provides that information

📚 OPTIONAL PROFILE TIP

Before partners are assigned, consider adding a little reading section to your profile with:

Favorite genres:

Favorite authors:

Genres I don't enjoy:

Spice level:

Favorite book vibes:

Books I already own/read:

Favorite colors:

Stationery likes:

Goodies I love:

Make it feel like you're putting together a tiny bookshop gift bag just for your partner. 💌

Maybe their next favorite book will arrive without a cover in sight.

Happy Swapping!

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