Turn this fun surprise into an exciting gathering with fellow book lovers. Most readers do their homework when it comes to choosing a new book—they read reviews, research the author, maybe even scan ...

Bookstores say customers love “Blind Date With a Book,” which masks a book’s real cover and lets readers discover what’s inside. Bookstores say customers love “Blind Date With a Book,” which masks a ...

Trying to pick just one book when you’re shopping can be overwhelming. Do you go for the latest bestseller or perhaps a lesser-known backlist title? Maybe you're just looking to knock another book off ...

MAQUOKETA, Iowa — Valentine's Day is right around the corner and librarians at the Maquoketa Public Library want to help set you up on a blind date with a book! Every other Wednesday, we check in on a ...

The concept of “Blind Date with a Book” (BDWAB) is not new, but a recent article in the New York Times magazine highlights a growing trend among booksellers who are experiencing the benefits of this ...

Inspired by New Port Richey Library, we try a blind date with a book. The trend involves choosing a book without being able to see the title– just a brief hint of its contents– to expand your reading ...

Never judge a book by its cover — even if the cover doesn’t say much at all. The first thing customers see when they walk into the Strand Book Store in the Manhattan borough of New York City is a ...